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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:20 AM
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:18 AM
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16 12:16 AM
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16 12:14 AM
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:12 AM
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
April 16 12:10 AM
Salta’s High Valleys Recast Malbec for a
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BEST EVER!
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BEST EVER!
Scorpions coach hails scintillating victory over Pride at top of pile
April 16 12:07 AM
BEST EVER!
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
Trinidadian continues to struggle for Super Giants in IPL
April 16 12:06 AM
Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Men and menopause
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Men and menopause
How to support the women in your life
Dr Astrid Batchelor 
March 22, 2026
MENOPAUSE is often spoken about as a “women’s issue”, quietly endured and rarely discussed openly, especially in Caribbean societies where women are t...
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Why wellness matters now more than ever
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Why wellness matters now more than ever
March 22, 2026
Why wellness matters now more than ever
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Uganda’s ‘cricket grannies’ fight lifestyle diseases with sport
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Uganda’s ‘cricket grannies’ fight lifestyle diseases with sport
March 20, 2026
JINJA, Uganda (AFP) — Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ...
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8 health and diet myths debunked
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8 health and diet myths debunked
BY SUZANNE HILL 
March 8, 2026
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More than a race: BK 5K pivots to embrace islandwide community running culture
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More than a race: BK 5K pivots to embrace islandwide community running culture
March 8, 2026
A quiet revolution has been taking place on Jamaica’s open roads as a proliferation of 5K running events islandwide signals a major cultural shift. Fi...
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The exercise ball: A staple for your fitness goals
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The exercise ball: A staple for your fitness goals
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
March 8, 2026
The exercise ball: A staple for your fitness goals
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Cervical screening & cancer prevention: What every woman should know
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Cervical screening & cancer prevention: What every woman should know
Dr Astrid Batchelor 
February 1, 2026
THE cervix is a small but powerful part of a woman’s body. It sits at the lower end of the uterus, acting as a gateway between the womb and the vagina...
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Stop trying to work out, start walking to ‘work in’
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Stop trying to work out, start walking to ‘work in’
BY ALAPHIAH CAMPBELL-BYFIELD 
January 18, 2026
Stop trying to work out, start walking to ‘work in’
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Recovery-focused fitness
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Recovery-focused fitness
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
January 18, 2026
Recovery-focused fitness
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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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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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Mad or misunderstood…Social deviance or sick role?
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Mad or misunderstood…Social deviance or sick role?
BY DR STEPHANIE D MULLINGS 
October 19, 2025
Mad or
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Understanding the potential complications of myomectomy
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Understanding the potential complications of myomectomy
Dr Daryl Daley 
October 12, 2025
Understanding the potential complications of myomectomy
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Restoring cycles: Nutrition and strength for PCOS
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Restoring cycles: Nutrition and strength for PCOS
Dr Ryan Halsall 
October 12, 2025
POLYCYSTIC Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women, affecting cycles, fertility, and metabolism. Many “cysters” st...
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Why knowing your HbA1c could save your life
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Why knowing your HbA1c could save your life
Dr Ché Bowen 
October 12, 2025
Why knowing your HbA1c could save your life
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Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies
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Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies
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‘In memory of mommy’: Sun City Radio CEO pledges platform to support cancer
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‘In memory of mommy’: Sun City Radio CEO pledges platform to support cancer
BY DANA MALCOLM Observer Online Reporter Jol.malcolmd@gmail.com 
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After watching his strong, lively mother deteriorate following a cancer diagnosis, Steve Billings, chief executive officer (CEO) o...
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A walking weight-loss plan
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A walking weight-loss plan
BY LICHELLE PALMER 
August 10, 2025
A walking weight-loss plan
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Schools reminded to adhere to guidelines for beverages
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Schools reminded to adhere to guidelines for beverages
June 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) is reminding schools across the country about the importance of ...
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Menopause in the workplace: Should employers accommodate it like pregnancy?
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Menopause in the workplace: Should employers accommodate it like pregnancy?
ALAISHA THOMAS 
May 26, 2025
FOR decades, pregnancy has rightly earned its place in workplace policy — from maternity leave to job protections. But as conversations around equity ...
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The gut-vagina connection
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The gut-vagina connection
What every woman should know
BY DR STEPHANIE D MULLINGS 
May 25, 2025
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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16, 2026
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16, 2026
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
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April 16, 2026
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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