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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
JTA president says incompetent boards worsening indiscipline
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:30 AM
Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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He’ll kill again
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He’ll kill again
Mother says 15-year sentence for her son’s murderer not enough
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:28 AM
He’ll kill again
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:26 AM
Parents, drug pushers blamed
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
May 18 12:24 AM
Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Move beyond the pews
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Move beyond the pews
New Adventist regional president urges greater church involvement in society
May 18 12:22 AM
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:22 AM
Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
May 18 12:20 AM
Sandals Foundation speeds hospital
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Mt Pleasant edge Portmore in JPL semis first-leg
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Mt Pleasant edge Portmore in JPL semis first-leg
May 17 10:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Mt Pleasant FA have a slender lead over Portmore United after they won their Jamaica Premier League first leg semi-final game 1-0...
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The price of a smile
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The price of a smile
Teka Linguard 
May 17, 2026
The price of a smile
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Hantavirus crisis recommendations shared by WHO
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Hantavirus crisis recommendations shared by WHO
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 11, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has spurred global concern over the potential spread of the virus among and ...
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Spain says final hantavirus ship evacuees to take plane to Netherlands
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Spain says final hantavirus ship evacuees to take plane to Netherlands
May 11, 2026
GRANADILLA DE ABONA, Spain (AFP) — The final 22 people to leave a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will take a plane to the Netherlands...
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Dr Michelle Walcott-Bremmer: Mother, doctor, wife and quiet force in Caribbean health care
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Dr Michelle Walcott-Bremmer: Mother, doctor, wife and quiet force in Caribbean health care
May 10, 2026
THERE is a certain kind of strength that mothers carry: the kind that shows up quietly, consistently, and often without applause. It is the strength t...
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10 superfoods to add to your diet
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10 superfoods to add to your diet
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May 10, 2026
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Everbrook Brain Institute expands to Mandeville
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Everbrook Brain Institute expands to Mandeville
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
May 10, 2026
Everbrook Brain Institute expands to Mandeville
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Spain finds suspected hantavirus case from contact with victim
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Spain finds suspected hantavirus case from contact with victim
Unlikely case says Health Secretary
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish authorities said Friday a woman had been tested for suspected hantavirus after travelling on the same flight as a Dutch ...
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Two die in ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
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May 3, 2026
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa  (AFP) — An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two peo...
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Food as medicine: It’s more than just calories
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Food as medicine: It’s more than just calories
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
May 3, 2026
Food as medicine:
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Equipment for weight loss vs muscle gain
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May 3, 2026
GYM equipment plays an important role in helping individuals achieve different fitness goals, such as losing weight, building muscle and improving ove...
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Smart supplementing for your age
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Smart supplementing for your age
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May 3, 2026
Smart supplementing for your age
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6 reasons why Jamaican women delay childbearing
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6 reasons why Jamaican women delay childbearing
Dr Daryl Daley 
April 26, 2026
6 reasons why Jamaican women delay childbearing
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Tiny, dime-sized device offers big hope for premature babies with heart defects
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Tiny, dime-sized device offers big hope for premature babies with heart defects
April 26, 2026
Tiny, dime-sized device offers big hope for premature babies with heart defects
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Using the treadmill for an effective workout
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Using the treadmill for an effective workout
BY SUZANNE HILL 
April 26, 2026
USING a treadmill effectively can turn a simple walk or run into a powerful, structured workout that improves cardiovascular health, burns calories, a...
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AFTER THE FÊTE
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AFTER THE FÊTE
How to help your skin recover from Carnival season
April 19, 2026
AFTER THE FÊTE
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Calorie deficit – The key to sustainable weight loss
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Calorie deficit – The key to sustainable weight loss
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
April 19, 2026
A calorie deficit is one of the most fundamental concepts in health, nutrition, and weight management. At its core, it explains why and how the body l...
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Vitamin D and your fertility
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Vitamin D and your fertility
The missing link to getting pregnant with PCOS
Monique Allen 
April 19, 2026
Vitamin D and your fertility
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CRH gets more well-needed dialysis machines
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CRH gets more well-needed dialysis machines
...but hospital reaching out to other donors for more
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
April 18, 2026
CRH gets more well-needed dialysis machines
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Get screened!
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Get screened!
CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
April 12, 2026
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Get a full-body workout using only machines
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Get a full-body workout using only machines
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Diets for ageing and longevity
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BY LICHELLE PALMER 
April 12, 2026
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From paper to patient safety
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From paper to patient safety
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Dr Ché Bowen 
April 5, 2026
IN medicine, precision is everything. A single misinterpretation, a missed interaction, or a delay in treatment can have real consequences for patient...
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