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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:30 AM
‘Keep Jamaica
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:28 AM
Consultation controversy
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18 12:26 AM
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:26 AM
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:24 AM
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
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Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
Shooting incident at Big Wall’s after-Carnival party forces rethink
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 18 12:22 AM
Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
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Hanover hosts first youth entrepreneur competition
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Hanover hosts first youth entrepreneur competition
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
April 18 12:20 AM
Hanover hosts first youth entrepreneur competition
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Dawes demands accountability after death of baby at Cornwall Regional Hospital
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Dawes demands accountability after death of baby at Cornwall Regional Hospital
April 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Opposition spokesman on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for an independent inquiry into the death of a baby at Cornwa...
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Nation owes gratitude to cuban medical professionals, says Dawes
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Nation owes gratitude to cuban medical professionals, says Dawes
March 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Describing the decision of the Government to end the 50-year-old Cuban Medical Brigade partnership as deeply unfortunate, Oppositi...
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
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‘Go home and play with your grandchildren’, Dawes tells McKenzie during Standing Finance Committee
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Standing Finance Committee continued its late-night examination of the Estimates of Expenditure ahead of next week’s Budget...
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Dawes calls for full accounting on use of J$75m raised for UHWI Paediatric Unit
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Dawes calls for full accounting on use of J$75m raised for UHWI Paediatric Unit
January 21, 2026
Shadow Minister on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes has expressed deep concern following revelations that approximately J$75 million raised in 202...
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‘Big Rob’ touts ‘performance after performance’ as MP for St Catherine South Eastern
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‘Big Rob’ touts ‘performance after performance’ as MP for St Catherine South Eastern
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -- Robert 'Big Rob' Miller, the Jamaica Labour Party's candidate for St Catherine South Eastern, says the constituency has witne...
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WATCH: ‘My place ah my place!’ Dawes rallies supporters in Portmore with Kartel lyrics
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WATCH: ‘My place ah my place!’ Dawes rallies supporters in Portmore with Kartel lyrics
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – When in Rome. People's National Party (PNP) candidate in St Catherine South Eastern, Alfred Dawes was on the campaign trail in...
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WATCH: Dr Dawes confident he will ‘close the gap’ in St Catherine South East
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WATCH: Dr Dawes confident he will ‘close the gap’ in St Catherine South East
August 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Catherine South East, Alfred Dawes, says Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) incumbent Rober...
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Dr Dawes demands answers on reported deaths of babies at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
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Dr Dawes demands answers on reported deaths of babies at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) Spokesperson on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling on the health minister to provide the...
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SERHA reaffirms integrity in procurement of $31m neuro drill, welcomes audit
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SERHA reaffirms integrity in procurement of $31m neuro drill, welcomes audit
May 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is calling for an end to the “politicisation” of the procurement of a $31 million...
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Dawes doubles down on $31m neuro drill claim, requests serial number
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Dawes doubles down on $31m neuro drill claim, requests serial number
May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Health Dr Alfred Dawes is requesting the serial number of a J$31 million drill recently purchased for t...
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Medical Technologies Limited rejects ‘false statements’ by Dawes over $31m neuro drill
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Medical Technologies Limited rejects ‘false statements’ by Dawes over $31m neuro drill
May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Medical Technologies Limited says it is considering legal action to protect its reputation following claims by Opposition Spokespe...
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Williams calls for apology from Dawes after ‘defamatory’ allegations
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Williams calls for apology from Dawes after ‘defamatory’ allegations
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams is firing back at Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, after what he descri...
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Dawes demands resignation of SERHA chairman over neuro drill
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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...
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Explain $31m surgical drill purchase — Dr Dawes
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Explain $31m surgical drill purchase — Dr Dawes
April 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is demanding that the Government clarify the procurement procedure that reportedly resulted in t...
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
‘Keep Jamaica
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Consultation controversy
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Consultation controversy
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18, 2026
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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