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A voice in sport lost

Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver

December 31 12:20 AM

A voice in sport lost

News

‘Closure & comfort’

•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus

Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com

December 31 12:18 AM

‘Closure comfort’

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New location, no problem!

I Love Soca delivers premium vibes at Heroes’ Circle

Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter

December 31 12:16 AM

New location, no problem!

Business

STAGE ECONOMICS

Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline

Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter

December 31 12:14 AM

Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025

Sports

RIDING THE WAVE

ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 31 12:12 AM

More work to do

Business

BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access

BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com

December 31 12:10 AM

BOJ pushing

News

‘Arrive alive’

Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

December 31 12:10 AM

‘Arrive alive’

News

‘It’s about people, not buildings’

Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds

Jerome Williams | Reporter

December 31 12:09 AM

‘It’s about people, not buildings’

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Caribbean countries join in formally adopting Pandemic Agreement

May 20, 2025

GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Caribbean, Tuesday formally adopted by consensus the w...

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The gift no one talks about (but every mom needs)

Alaphiah Campbell-Byfield

May 18, 2025

The gift no one talks about

Health, News

7 ways to eat healthy without giving up your favourite foods

BY LICHELLE PALMER

May 18, 2025

Health, News

Kettlebell workouts for power, strength, and endurance

BY SUZANNE HILL

May 18, 2025

Kettlebell workouts for power, strength, and endurance

Health, Latest News, News

Tufton promises new operating theatre, other upgrades at National Chest Hospital

May 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has committed to providing at least one new operating theatre and facilita...

Health, Latest News, News

Vast majority of patients receive good care at hospitals and health centres, claims Tufton

May 12, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The vast majority of people who visit public hospitals and health centres have received care without any negative experience, says...

Health, News

10 minutes of self-care rituals for moms

BY ALAISHA THOMAS

May 11, 2025

Health, News

7 steps to start a workout routine from scratch

BY LICHELLE PALMER

May 11, 2025

Health, News

Nutrition in a glass: Building the ultimate smoothie

BY SUZANNE HILL

May 11, 2025

Nutrition in a glass: Building the ultimate smoothie

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US approves first at-home cervical cancer screening device

May 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical cancer screening tool as an alternative to Pap s...

Health, Latest News

AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival

May 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Doctors often start exams with the so-called "eyeball test" -- a snap judgment about whether the patient appears olde...

Feature, Health, News

The importance of real estate in retirement planning

BY GRACE G MCLEAN

May 4, 2025

The importance of real estate in retirement planning

Health, News

Fat burning cardio workouts

BY LICHELLE PALMER

May 4, 2025

CARDIO exercises help with fat burning by increasing your heart rate and energy expenditure, which leads your body to use stored fat as fuel. “When yo...

Health, News

Global diet inspirations

BY SUZANNE HILL

May 4, 2025

Global diet

Health, Latest News, Regional

New report reveals 14 countries in the Americas face health worker shortages

April 30, 2025

WASHINGTON (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday said that at least 14 out of the 39 countries in the Americas, including the ...

Health, Health & Fitness

SCHOOL NURSE NEEDED!

Lack of on-site nurses sees primary schools struggling with health care

BY SHACKERIA DRUMMOND

April 27, 2025

THE absence of on-site school nurses to provide care to students in primary schools across the island is creating what some educators are calling a he...

Health, Health & Fitness

Physical activity: The next frontier of cancer recovery

BY MICHAEL HUGGAN

April 27, 2025

Physical activity: The next frontier of cancer recovery

Health, News

No crisis in public health sector, says Tufton

Minister responds to criticism following recent closure of KPH operating theatres

April 26, 2025

No crisis in public health sector, says Tufton

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Dawes demands resignation of SERHA chairman over neuro drill

April 23, 2025

KINGSON, Jamaican — People’s National Party (PNP) Spokesperson on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for the immediate resignation of South East Regio...

Health

Hellshire’s risky catch

Dr Karlene Atkinson

April 20, 2025

IN recent weeks, both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health have issued critical warnings to Jamaicans regarding the consumption, sal...

Health

Avoiding the big cut: A modern approach to hysterectomy

Dr Ryan Halsall

April 20, 2025

FOR many Jamaican women facing the prospect of a hysterectomy, the most common image that comes to mind is a large incision across the belly and weeks...