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Bailey predicts thrilling inaugural Ultimate Championships despite major absentees
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Bailey expects strong inaugural Ultimate Championships despite big names missing
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Aggressive tactics key as Stardom lands Winston ‘Fanna’ Griffiths OD Classic
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Mayor sees solution to Orchard Beach access dispute
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Mayor sees solution to Orchard Beach access dispute
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Tufton urges action on GSHS findings
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Tufton urges action on GSHS findings
September 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being urged to take seriously the findings of the 2026 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), as the data...
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Health ministry awards nearly $48 million for health research projects
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Health ministry awards nearly $48 million for health research projects
August 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health & Wellness has awarded nearly $48 million to five successful applicants under its Research for Wellness Fun...
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Health Ministry urges families/caregivers to collect abandoned patients
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Health Ministry urges families/caregivers to collect abandoned patients
August 16, 2026
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urgently appealing to family members, relatives, guardians and caregivers to collect their family member or lov...
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Health ministry launches citizens’ chapter and wait experience programme
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Health ministry launches citizens’ chapter and wait experience programme
May 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, aimed at improvin...
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
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Jamaica’s hospitals, clinics saw over 2.75 million patient visits in 2025 – Tufton
May 12, 2026
Jamaica's public health system saw 1,155,949 patient visits in hospitals and 1,596,871 patient visits in health centres in 2025 according the Minister...
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Health Minister welcome Barbados field hospital in Savanna-la-mar
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Health Minister welcome Barbados field hospital in Savanna-la-mar
November 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the establishment of the Barbados Field Hospital on the groun...
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Tourists are safe despite leptospirosis outbreak – Tufton
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Tourists are safe despite leptospirosis outbreak – Tufton
November 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness  Dr Christopher Tufton has moved to assure tourists visiting Jamaica that they are not at risk des...
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Hospital equipped to deal with leptospirosis
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Hospital equipped to deal with leptospirosis
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton, says the hospitals are equipped to deal with confirmed cases of leptospirosis...
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Ministry ramps up measures to assist persons to safeguard their health
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Ministry ramps up measures to assist persons to safeguard their health
November 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up measures to help the public safeguard their health by promoting safe water and f...
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Health ministry to look at alternate strategies for primary healthcare in St James
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Health ministry to look at alternate strategies for primary healthcare in St James
November 14, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton has suggested that alternatives will be put in place to address limitations...
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MOHW employees en route to western Jamaica to support clean-up efforts
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MOHW employees en route to western Jamaica to support clean-up efforts
November 2, 2025
More than 200 staff members from the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Southern Regional Health Authority are en route western Jamaica today in ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Three deaths, 13 people injured as Jamaicans prepare for Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Three deaths, 13 people injured as Jamaicans prepare for Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three people have died and 13 others have been injured in hurricane preparations as deteriorating weather conditions affect the is...
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Health ministry continues to improve vector-control programme
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Health ministry continues to improve vector-control programme
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to enhance its vector-control programme in response to the increased mosquito popula...
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‘It’s in the manifesto’: JLP says minimum wage increase not an afterthought
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‘It’s in the manifesto’: JLP says minimum wage increase not an afterthought
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Campaign Chairman Christopher Tufton is rejecting accusations by the People’s National Party (PNP) that...
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‘Not just talk’: Tufton defends JLP’s crime strategy as effective despite criticisms
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‘Not just talk’: Tufton defends JLP’s crime strategy as effective despite criticisms
August 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Campaign Chairman, Dr Christopher Tufton, has dismissed recent criticism from the People’s National Par...
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Tufton criticises Haughton’s reference to political service as a ‘downgrade’
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Tufton criticises Haughton’s reference to political service as a ‘downgrade’
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dr Christopher Tufton, Member of Parliament (MP) for St Catherine West Central, has taken issue with People’s National Party (PNP)...
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WATCH: Tufton urges pregnant women to prioritise heathy lifestyle amid maternal health concerns
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WATCH: Tufton urges pregnant women to prioritise heathy lifestyle amid maternal health concerns
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton, is urging pregnant women to embrace healthier lifestyle practices and attend ...
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Over 3 million visits to health facilities in 2024 – Tufton
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Over 3 million visits to health facilities in 2024 – Tufton
June 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - There were approximately three million visits to public health facilities in 2024 with nearly 1.9 million being to health centres ...
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Healthcare workers urged to embrace empathy, compassion
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Healthcare workers urged to embrace empathy, compassion
June 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton, is calling on health workers to embrace empathy, communication and community ...
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Tufton promises new operating theatre, other upgrades at National Chest Hospital
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Tufton promises new operating theatre, other upgrades at National Chest Hospital
May 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has committed to providing at least one new operating theatre and facilita...
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Vast majority of patients receive good care at hospitals and health centres, claims Tufton
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Vast majority of patients receive good care at hospitals and health centres, claims Tufton
May 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The vast majority of people who visit public hospitals and health centres have received care without any negative experience, says...
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Renovated health centre reopens in Thompson Town
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Renovated health centre reopens in Thompson Town
February 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hundreds of residents of Thompson Town and surrounding communities in Clarendon are now receiving improved services at the renovat...
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Flamingo Beach overrun threatening major development, says Falmouth mayor
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September 11, 2026
Stalled by squatters
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$6.8-m payout for unjust redundancy
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$6.8-m payout for unjust redundancy
September 11, 2026
$6.8-m payout for unjust redundancy
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Skatta upbeat as Coolie Dance rhythm takes flight, again
Entertainment, ...
Skatta upbeat as Coolie Dance rhythm takes flight, again
Kevin Jackson 
September 11, 2026
Skatta upbeat as
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INVESTORS SNAP UP JAMAICA BOND
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INVESTORS SNAP UP JAMAICA BOND
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 11, 2026
GOJ scores big!
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IT WILL BE GREAT!
Athletics, ...
IT WILL BE GREAT!
Bailey predicts thrilling inaugural Ultimate Championships despite major absentees
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 11, 2026
Bailey expects strong inaugural Ultimate Championships despite big names missing
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