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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
December 26 05:13 PM
The much-anticipated Olivier Shield clash between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Excelsior High will be played on Wednesday, January ...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26 05:08 PM
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26 03:37 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
December 26 03:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
December 26 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
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WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
December 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Some 61 new mothers who gave birth on Thursday, December 25, at Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital in downtown Kingston were presen...
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Tufton reports decline in leptospirosis cases
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Tufton reports decline in leptospirosis cases
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There has been a reduction in suspected or confirmed cases of leptospirosis and related deaths, says Minister of Health and Wellne...
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Dr Reddy’s donates US$215,000 in medicines for hurricane recovery
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Dr Reddy’s donates US$215,000 in medicines for hurricane recovery
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pharmaceutical company Dr Reddy’s Laboratory has donated essential medication valued at US$215,000 to bolster Jamaica’s ongoing re...
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Jamaica to get healthcare boost with arrival of Chinese naval hospital ship — Tufton
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Jamaica to get healthcare boost with arrival of Chinese naval hospital ship — Tufton
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says the country is set to receive a boost in healthcare in the aftermath of...
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Health minister confirms increase in leptospirosis cases and deaths
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Health minister confirms increase in leptospirosis cases and deaths
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported an increase in suspected and confirmed cases of leptospirosis, but...
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Six dead as Jamaica experiences outbreak of leptospirosis – Tufton
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Six dead as Jamaica experiences outbreak of leptospirosis – Tufton
November 21, 2025
Jamaica is presently experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis with nine confirmed cases. There have also been 28 suspected and or probable cases as o...
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Chinese Benevolent Association donates hurricane relief supplies to Falmouth Hospital
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Chinese Benevolent Association donates hurricane relief supplies to Falmouth Hospital
November 16, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – The Falmouth Public General Hospital received a boost Friday following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, thanks to a si...
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Over 5,000kg of food condemned since Melissa hit — Tufton
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Over 5,000kg of food condemned since Melissa hit — Tufton
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed that 5,661 kilogrammes of food have been condemned by public he...
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Primary care centre mobilised to support post-hurricane health recovery
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Primary care centre mobilised to support post-hurricane health recovery
November 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has announced that several primary care facilities will play a critical su...
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#MelissaAftermath: Field hospital to be deployed to Black River, says Tufton
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#MelissaAftermath: Field hospital to be deployed to Black River, says Tufton
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says a field hospital is to be deployed to Black River within 24 hours as pa...
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#MelissaAftermath: Tufton says teams accessing reports of dead bodies in remote areas
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#MelissaAftermath: Tufton says teams accessing reports of dead bodies in remote areas
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says environmental health teams are working closely with the Jamaica Defen...
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#MelissaAftermath: Health minister urges vigilance over food safety
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#MelissaAftermath: Health minister urges vigilance over food safety
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is warning the public to be vigilant about food safety in the aftermath of H...
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Tufton says efforts underway to relocate patients from Black River Hospital
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Tufton says efforts underway to relocate patients from Black River Hospital
October 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says efforts are underway to relocate patients from the Black River Ho...
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Two deaths recorded in low-activity or delayed dengue season – Tufton
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Two deaths recorded in low-activity or delayed dengue season – Tufton
October 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - While there has been an explosion in the mosquito population, in particular nuisance mosquitoes as a result of recent heavy rains,...
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Expansion of Savanna-la-Mar hospital at procurement stage
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Expansion of Savanna-la-Mar hospital at procurement stage
October 14, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Work is advanced to facilitate expansion and upgrading works at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. Provid...
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Health ministry to strengthen support for women experiencing menopause
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Health ministry to strengthen support for women experiencing menopause
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to improve support for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause...
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Smaller Chinese workforce triggers delay concerns for Western Children and Adolescent Hospital
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Smaller Chinese workforce triggers delay concerns for Western Children and Adolescent Hospital
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October 11, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said there are concerns surrounding the downsizing of the Chinese workforce...
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Tufton, Market Me happy with IC report findings
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Tufton, Market Me happy with IC report findings
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton says he acknowledges the release of the Integrity Commission’s (IC) repor...
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Health ministry to implement IC recommendations following ‘Market Me’ probe
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Health ministry to implement IC recommendations following ‘Market Me’ probe
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it has taken note of the report from the Integrity Commission (IC), of its probe report int...
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‘Friendship’ between Tufton, Market Me’s McDonnough was not declared – IC Report
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‘Friendship’ between Tufton, Market Me’s McDonnough was not declared – IC Report
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tuf...
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‘Let’s check on each other’
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‘Let’s check on each other’
Tufton urges Jamaicans to check in with others about their mental health
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has urged Jamaicans to check in with their family and friends about their ...
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
September 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has issued a firm rebuttal to allegations made by the People’s National Party (PNP) following the r...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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