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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was killed and two others injured in a gun attack in Cedar Grove district near Mandeville on Tuesday as the bloodshed cont...
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
December 24 08:13 AM
Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Families affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica will be gifted $30 million in Hardware and Lumber vouchers by the Digic...
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
December 24 07:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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Young Santas
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Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 24 12:20 AM
Young Santas
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Caring for women’s health during the Christmas season
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Caring for women’s health during the Christmas season
A time for compassion and conscious care
Dr Daryl Daley 
December 21, 2025
Caring for women’s health during the Christmas season
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Storing medications safely during power outages
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Storing medications safely during power outages
December 21, 2025
Storing medications safely during
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding Bartholin’s cysts and abscesses
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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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