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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4 08:24 AM
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:30 AM
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
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From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4 12:26 AM
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
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July 4 12:26 AM
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
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July 4 12:24 AM
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Chain of Hope celebrates three decades of life-saving cardiac care in Jamaica
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Chain of Hope celebrates three decades of life-saving cardiac care in Jamaica
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chain of Hope is celebrating 30 years of transforming the lives of children with heart disease in Jamaica with a special anniversa...
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Friday officially opened the new parent overnight suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Childre...
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$17 million cataract machine donated to Bustamante Hospital for Children
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$17 million cataract machine donated to Bustamante Hospital for Children
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The More Than This Concert initiative delivered a major boost to paediatric eye care in Jamaica on Wednesday with the handover of ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Section of Arthur Wint Drive blocked by downed electricity pole
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#EyeOnMelissa: Section of Arthur Wint Drive blocked by downed electricity pole
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A section of Arthur Wint in the vicinity of the Bustamante Hospital for Children has been blocked due to a fallen electricity pole....
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Sandals Foundation spent $3.1m on upgrading project at Bustamante Hospital’s nursery
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Sandals Foundation spent $3.1m on upgrading project at Bustamante Hospital’s nursery
July 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received a major boost with a $3.1 million donation from the Sandals Foundation, to under...
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‘Silly season’: Tufton rejects Dawes’ criticism over $31 million neurosurgical drill
April 30, 2025
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has rejected criticism from his Opposition counterpart Dr Alfred Dawes about the cost of the neuros...
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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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SERHA rejects Senator Lambert Brown’s claims regarding $27 million neurosurgical drill purchase
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SERHA rejects Senator Lambert Brown’s claims regarding $27 million neurosurgical drill purchase
January 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has moved to dismiss claims made by Senator Lambert Brown during his contribution ...
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Over $4 Million Spent to Renovate Ward 5 at the Bustamante Hospital for Children
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Over $4 Million Spent to Renovate Ward 5 at the Bustamante Hospital for Children
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) successfully completed Ward 5 Renovation Project at a cost of over $4 million, marking ...
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesperson on health and wellness Dr Alfred Dawes says Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and the South East Regio...
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Infrastructural issues rampant across health sector, says JMDA
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Infrastructural issues rampant across health sector, says JMDA
October 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) says the infrastructural issues at the Bustamante Hospital for Children are not uni...
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Flow Foundation brings joy and healing to paediatric cancer patients at annual children’s treat
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Flow Foundation brings joy and healing to paediatric cancer patients at annual children’s treat
October 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   The lawns of Hope Gardens in St Andrew were transformed into a haven of joy and healing for paediatric cancer patients from the ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Costly carelessness
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
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From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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