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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17 06:50 PM
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17 06:33 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17 06:22 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Researchers say avocado can suppress hunger
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Researchers say avocado can suppress hunger
May 12, 2019
A new study released by the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a subs...
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Save your eyesight
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Save your eyesight
BY FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY 
May 12, 2019
... Avoid refined, excess sugar   BY now you would have likely heard that refined sugar and excess sugar can damage your health and have caused hundre...
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Mental health campaign brings awareness to Tarrant Primary School
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Mental health campaign brings awareness to Tarrant Primary School
BY RACQUEL PORTER Observer staff reporter porterr@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 12, 2019
STUDENTS and teachers at Tarrant Primary School in Kingston are now better able to identify individuals who might have mental health challenges. The f...
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Ever heard of the gingival sulcus?
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Ever heard of the gingival sulcus?
by Dr Sharon Robinson 
May 12, 2019
Incisive Bite MUCH like the cuff of a sleeve fits snuggly against the wrist, the gum tissue in your mouth fits tightly around each tooth. Think of the...
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Why you love coffee and beer
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Why you love coffee and beer
May 12, 2019
WHY do you swig bitter, dark roast coffee or hoppy beer while your co-worker guzzles sweet cola? Scientist Marilyn Cornelis searched for variations in...
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Marijuana for morning sickness? Study finds it’s not great for baby’s brain
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Marijuana for morning sickness? Study finds it’s not great for baby’s brain
May 5, 2019
WITH a growing number of states legalising recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in part due to its repor...
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Midwives: Defenders of women’s rights
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Midwives: Defenders of women’s rights
By Adella Campbell 
May 5, 2019
TODAY, May 5, is celebrated annually worldwide as International Day of the Midwife. This year the theme will be 'Midwives: Defenders of women's rights...
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Laparoscopic surgeries being offered in southern region
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Laparoscopic surgeries being offered in southern region
May 5, 2019
THE Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been making strides as it continues to offer patients laparoscopic surgeries as part of its strategi...
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Exercises for complete wellness
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Exercises for complete wellness
BY FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY 
May 5, 2019
THE most effective way to lose weight is through nutritional changes, and it can be sustained through reasonable types of exercise. Dieting alone can ...
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Treatment prevents sexual HIV transmission among gay men
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Treatment prevents sexual HIV transmission among gay men
May 5, 2019
PARIS, France (AFP) — HIV-suppressing medication can make the AIDS virus “untransmittable” even among couples who have sex without using condoms, new ...
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Snoring causes injuries in the upper airways
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Snoring causes injuries in the upper airways
May 5, 2019
THE recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This, in turn, can cause swallowing ...
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Deep cleaning your teeth
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Deep cleaning your teeth
by Dr Sharon Robinson 
May 5, 2019
Incisive Bite DEEP cleaning your teeth might sound like something you should do after you've missed a few visits to the dentist or eaten a particularl...
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Managing your diet after losing a loved one
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Managing your diet after losing a loved one
BY FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY 
April 28, 2019
Fuelling Your Body LIFE has certain immutable facts and, sadly, if you care about anyone, sooner or later they may become ill, you will lose them, or ...
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Exercise and high blood pressure
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Exercise and high blood pressure
Dr Derrick Aarons 
April 28, 2019
BY now, we all should be very familiar with the benefits of exercise. Some of these benefits include reducing obesity, protecting against heart diseas...
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Awakening from decades-long coma ‘very rare’, say experts
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Awakening from decades-long coma ‘very rare’, say experts
April 28, 2019
PARIS, France (AFP) — The case of a woman from the United Arab Emirates, who regained consciousness after a 27-year coma-like state provoked by a brai...
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That racing heart
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That racing heart
April 28, 2019
...What you need to know about SVTs MANY things in life cause our hearts to race — a near-death experience, seeing your crush, or running a marathon. ...
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Photos: Heroic efforts
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Photos: Heroic efforts
April 28, 2019
JMMB Group's Sophia Brown (centre) makes a heroic move to overcome her apprehension of the blood donation process, with the support of colleague, Mari...
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Revellers beware! …Protect your ears
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Revellers beware! …Protect your ears
April 28, 2019
AS carnival revellers hit the streets today, coming on the heels of the observation of International Noise Awareness Day last Wednesday, we ought to r...
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Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
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Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
April 21, 2019
SMILING really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin. Co-authored by researchers at the Universit...
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UTech, Jamaica research provide hope for stroke patients
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UTech, Jamaica research provide hope for stroke patients
April 21, 2019
RESEARCH by Professor Felix Akinladejo, recently appointed professor of Computer Information Systems in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Univ...
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How the lowly mushroom is becoming a nutritional Star
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How the lowly mushroom is becoming a nutritional Star
BY ROBERT BEELMAN Pennsylvania State University 
April 21, 2019
MUSHROOMS are often considered only for their culinary use because they are packed with flavour-enhancers and have gourmet appeal. That is probably wh...
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For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors
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For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors
April 21, 2019
PARIS, France (AFP) — At least one running argument among cat lovers is now over: Whiskers, Lucy and Tigger are definitely better off staying indoors,...
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