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Spanish Town Police upset Waterhouse FC to win first JPL game
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Spanish Town Police upset Waterhouse FC to win first JPL game
December 15 09:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Spanish Town Police FC created history on Monday, winning their first game in the Jamaica Premier League, edging former champions W...
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Lukie D’s Missing You earns  platinum certification in New Zealand
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Lukie D’s Missing You earns platinum certification in New Zealand
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 15 09:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Singer Lukie D says it's important to put your best foot forward when recording a song, because it’s hard to predict when a song w...
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WATCH: Late Corporal Bibzie Foster hailed for 28 years of service to JCF
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WATCH: Late Corporal Bibzie Foster hailed for 28 years of service to JCF
December 15 09:17 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica —Police Corporal Bibzie Foster was laid to rest on Sunday, December 14, at the Exchange Adventist Church in Ocho Rios, St Ann. Comma...
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Give Back Jamaica provides relief efforts in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
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Give Back Jamaica provides relief efforts in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 15 09:10 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Give Back Jamaica, an organisation known for assisting the less fortunate, went into action following the devastation in St Eliz...
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Mona, KC, Charlie and St Catherine advance to Walker Cup semis
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Mona, KC, Charlie and St Catherine advance to Walker Cup semis
December 15 08:25 PM
Defending champions Mona High, Kingston College (KC), St Catherine High and Charlie Smith High all advanced to the semi-final of the ISSA Walker Cup o...
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Westmoreland residents urged to treat all non-bottled water
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Westmoreland residents urged to treat all non-bottled water
December 15 08:19 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica —Medical officer of health for Westmoreland Dr Marcia Graham, is urging residents to treat all non-bottled water as the parish conti...
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Venezuela cancels all energy deals with Trinidad and Tobago
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Venezuela cancels all energy deals with Trinidad and Tobago
December 15 07:37 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (CMC) – Venezuela on Monday said it has with “immediate effect” terminated any existing contract, agreement or negotiation with Tri...
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JCPD urges accessible rebuilding in aftermath of hurricane melissa
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JCPD urges accessible rebuilding in aftermath of hurricane melissa
December 15 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is urging all stakeholders involved in the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuildin...
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Remember the shut-ins during the holiday season
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Remember the shut-ins during the holiday season
Maxine J Brown 
December 14, 2025
Remember the shut-ins during the holiday season
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Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods for gut health
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Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods for gut health
BY SUZANNE HILL 
December 14, 2025
Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods for gut health
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9 habits to help you stay consistent with your fitness goals
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9 habits to help you stay consistent with your fitness goals
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
December 14, 2025
9 habits to help you stay consistent with your fitness goals
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Placenta consumption: What modern women need to know
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Placenta consumption: What modern women need to know
Dr Daryl Daley 
November 30, 2025
Placenta consumption: What modern women need to know
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Mood-boosting foods
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Mood-boosting foods
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
November 30, 2025
Mood-boosting foods
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents presenting with symptoms of leptospirosis are being urged to seek immediate medical attention. National Epidemiologist, ...
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Leptospirosis looms large
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Leptospirosis looms large
Dr Karlene Atkinson 
November 23, 2025
Leptospirosis looms large
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Modern women deserve modern gynaecology
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Modern women deserve modern gynaecology
Dr Daryl Daley 
November 23, 2025
JAMAICAN women are evolving — in their ambitions, lifestyles, and understanding of their own bodies. Yet for too long gynaecological care has remained...
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Brewing better health communication
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Brewing better health communication
How to talk about cerasee so people actually listen
DR ALAPHIAH CAMPBELL-BYFIELD 
November 23, 2025
Brewing better health communication
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10 surprisingly common causes of low libido
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10 surprisingly common causes of low libido
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
November 23, 2025
LOW libido in both men and women is more common than many people think, and it’s not always caused by hormones or lack of attraction. In fact, some of...
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6 snacks that look healthy but come with surprising downsides
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6 snacks that look healthy but come with surprising downsides
BY SUZANNE HILL 
November 23, 2025
6 snacks that look healthy but come with surprising downsides
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Amanda Rochester: Honouring her sisters, finding her strength
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Amanda Rochester: Honouring her sisters, finding her strength
November 18, 2025
Amanda Rochester’s life was busy, fulfilling, and full of love. A dedicated nurse with a deep passion for caring for others, she thrived in her career...
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Breast cancer survivor Jean Archer finds strength and purpose in survival
All Woman, Health
Breast cancer survivor Jean Archer finds strength and purpose in survival
November 18, 2025
IN a household in Old Harbour, St Catherine, where community and family are at the heart of everyday life, Jean Archer’s story became the epitome of c...
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The copper T IUCD: A small device with big protection
All Woman, Health
The copper T IUCD: A small device with big protection
Dr Daryl Daley 
November 16, 2025
WHEN it comes to birth control, there’s one small but mighty option that often flies under the radar — the copper T intrauterine contraceptive device,...
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A vegan approach to nutrition for fitness
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A vegan approach to nutrition for fitness
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
November 16, 2025
A vegan approach to nutrition for fitness
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The resistance band: A small tool with big impact
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The resistance band: A small tool with big impact
BY SUZANNE HILL 
November 16, 2025
The resistance band: A small tool with big impact
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) –  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called on countries, including those in the Caribbean, to strengthe...
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A call for more awareness about lupus
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A call for more awareness about lupus
Nastacia Woodhouse’s journey to diagnosis, and hope for change
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter 
November 10, 2025
A call for more awareness about lupus
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The other recovery: Caring for mental health after Melissa
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The other recovery: Caring for mental health after Melissa
DR RUTH WHITE 
November 9, 2025
The other recovery: Caring for mental health after Melissa
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Understanding Bartholin’s cysts and abscesses
All Woman, Health
Understanding Bartholin’s cysts and abscesses
When a small swelling becomes a big problem
Dr Daryl Daley 
November 9, 2025
MANY women have experienced that sudden discomfort – a small, tender lump near the vaginal opening that seems to appear out of nowhere. At first, it m...
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The power of movement: Why exercise fuels both body and mind
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The power of movement: Why exercise fuels both body and mind
BY SUZANNE HILL 
November 9, 2025
The power of movement: Why exercise fuels both body and mind
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The iron dilemma for women
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The iron dilemma for women
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
November 9, 2025
The iron dilemma for women
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Lukie D’s Missing You earns  platinum certification in New Zealand
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Give Back Jamaica, an organisation known for assisting the less fortunate, went into action following the devastation in St Eliz...
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Mona, KC, Charlie and St Catherine advance to Walker Cup semis
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