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SRHA scurries to fill specialist vacancies following Cuban doctors’ departure
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7 12:20 AM
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7 12:18 AM
Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
Artiste unapologetic about musical direction as he readies album
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 7 12:16 AM
Yaksta set to
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
April 7 12:14 AM
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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JFF president to shut door on foreign coaches; wants Speid and Coley to continue long term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7 12:12 AM
JFF boss to shut door on foreign
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Congrats, JUNELLE & NOAH
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Congrats, JUNELLE & NOAH
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MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
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MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
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April 7 12:05 AM
MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
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7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia triggers tsunami warning
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7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia triggers tsunami warning
April 1, 2026
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP)—A severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck in eastern Indonesia on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggeri...
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3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An earthquake was felt across sections of Jamaica on Monday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the Wes...
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4.6 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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4.6 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
March 1, 2026
An earthquake was felt across sections of Jamaica on Sunday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 4.6 ma...
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5.6 magnitude earthquake felt across eastern parishes
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5.6 magnitude earthquake felt across eastern parishes
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A moderate earthquake was felt across eastern parishes early Tuesday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University o...
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Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
January 30, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Clarendon, Mandeville and St Elizabeth on Friday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the Universi...
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Earthquake unit dispels myth
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Earthquake unit dispels myth
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   The Earthquake Unit is seeking to dispel the common myth that hot temperatures or weather conditions cause earthquakes as the co...
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Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica
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Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica
January 28, 2026
A minor earthquake was felt in sections of Jamaica on Wednesday morning. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 3....
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
January 26, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Portland on Monday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 3.2 ...
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Labour ministry ready to respond in the event of an earthquake
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Labour ministry ready to respond in the event of an earthquake
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica marks Earthquake Month in January, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is assuring citizens that it is prepared ...
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Minor earthquake felt in St Andrew
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Minor earthquake felt in St Andrew
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of St Andrew Thursday night, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake Unit. The tr...
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Plans in place to respond to earthquakes – JCF
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Plans in place to respond to earthquakes – JCF
January 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has reaffirmed that a comprehensive plan is in place to guide its response in the event of a ma...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
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Minor earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of Kingston and St Andrew late Thursday, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake ...
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts St Lucia
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts St Lucia
January 2, 2026
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted St Lucia on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries....
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
January 2, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
January 2, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-b...
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
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Tsunami affects north Japan following magnitude 7.5 earthquake
December 8, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — A tsunami was triggered in Japan late Monday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of the country, injuring mo...
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Minor earthquake felt in St Elizabeth early Monday
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Minor earthquake felt in St Elizabeth early Monday
December 1, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A minor earthquake rattled parts of St Elizabeth early Monday morning, according to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake...
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits east of Guadeloupe — USGS
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits east of Guadeloupe — USGS
October 27, 2025
POINTE-À-PITRE, France (AFP) — A shallow magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit off the coast of the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, United States seis...
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Three Caribbean countries rattled by two earthquakes
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Three Caribbean countries rattled by two earthquakes
October 21, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Two earthquakes within a two-hour period rattled several Caribbean countries on Monday night, but there were no immedi...
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Earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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Earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
October 19, 2025
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was felt in sections of Jamaica on Sunday afternoon. Reports of the quake started just after 2:07 pm. The Earthquake Unit s...
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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits southern Philippines
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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits southern Philippines
October 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted southern Philippines Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, a week after two ...
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SRHA scurries to fill specialist vacancies following Cuban doctors’ departure
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RECRUITMENT RUSH
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7, 2026
Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
Artiste unapologetic about musical direction as he readies album
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 7, 2026
Yaksta set to
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
April 7, 2026
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
JFF president to shut door on foreign coaches; wants Speid and Coley to continue long term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
JFF boss to shut door on foreign
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