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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
January 16 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Supreme Court judge has ruled that senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) overstepped their legal authority in d...
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
January 16 03:50 PM
MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex...
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Man City close to Guehi signing
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Man City close to Guehi signing
January 16 03:45 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Olive...
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Kranium’s Nobody Has to Know is now gold in the United Kingdom
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Kranium’s Nobody Has to Know is now gold in the United Kingdom
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 16 03:33 PM
After racking up a platinum certification in Canada in 2021 and gold in the United States in 2019, Nobody Has to Know , the breakthrough hit by singer...
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Individuals urged to have contracts in place ahead of home construction
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Individuals urged to have contracts in place ahead of home construction
January 16 03:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) is calling on Jamaicans to ensure they have a formal written contract...
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Trinidad PM makes ‘no apology’ for standing with US in fight against illegal drug trade
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Trinidad PM makes ‘no apology’ for standing with US in fight against illegal drug trade
January 16 03:14 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday said “no international law was breached” and she...
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Bahamas opens globally recognised Category 5 hurricane shelter
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Bahamas opens globally recognised Category 5 hurricane shelter
January 16 03:06 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)–A climate-resilient hurricane shelter, able to withstand category five-level disasters and flagged as a global best practice, ha...
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Belize monitoring outbreak of measles in neighbouring Guatemala
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Belize monitoring outbreak of measles in neighbouring Guatemala
January 16 02:59 PM
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — Belizean health authorities Friday said they are monitoring an outbreak of measles in two neighbouring Central American count...
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A&E staff protest conditions at Cornwall Regional Hospital
January 16, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Staff members attached to the Accident and Emergency Department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital have staged a protest about the ...
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Caribbean countries urged to provide more funding for health sector
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Caribbean countries urged to provide more funding for health sector
December 12, 2025
WASHINGTON,United States (CMC)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen...
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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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HerRelief to provide sustainable healthcare, supplies to Hurricane Melissa victims
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HerRelief to provide sustainable healthcare, supplies to Hurricane Melissa victims
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
November 14, 2025
HerRelief Jamaica will be providing urgent medical care to residents in parishes ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. The organisation was founded by Pharmac...
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PAHO releases new guidelines to help combat vaccine misinformation
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PAHO releases new guidelines to help combat vaccine misinformation
October 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has launched new guidelines designed to support health workers and other...
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From Porus to Dallas: Dr Cemorne Baugh’s journey of family, faith and fortitude
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From Porus to Dallas: Dr Cemorne Baugh’s journey of family, faith and fortitude
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
October 7, 2025
Hailing from the small community of Porus in Manchester, Jamaica, Dr Cemorne Baugh (née Davis) has risen above challenges and carved out an extraordin...
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Aventa Jamaica reaffirms commitment to healthcare at PSJ’s 40th Annual Conference
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Aventa Jamaica reaffirms commitment to healthcare at PSJ’s 40th Annual Conference
September 13, 2025
Aventa Jamaica reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare last week as it marked its role as Gold Sponsor of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica’s (PSJ...
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Guyana embraces drone technology in public healthcare system
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Guyana embraces drone technology in public healthcare system
August 9, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – Guyana is now embracing drone technology in its public healthcare system to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach area...
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Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health – Tufton
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Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health – Tufton
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeki...
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MSN Laboratories launches Jamaican subsidiary
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MSN Laboratories launches Jamaican subsidiary
July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — MSN Laboratories, a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in India, has officially launched a subsidiary in Jamaica, marking ...
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WATCH: PNP’s Gordon promises improved access to healthcare, endorses Cuban doctors
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WATCH: PNP’s Gordon promises improved access to healthcare, endorses Cuban doctors
June 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) aspirant for St Andrew East Central, Dennis Gordon, on Sunday pledged improved access to healthcare ...
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New PAHO programme to boost digital literacy for health care workers
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New PAHO programme to boost digital literacy for health care workers
April 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, Apr 15, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it will launch on Wednesday the Digital Literacy Programme for Health Secto...
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WATCH: Jamaica partners with Philippines to boost nurse training and address healthcare workforce shortage
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WATCH: Jamaica partners with Philippines to boost nurse training and address healthcare workforce shortage
April 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness says Jamaica has cemented a partnership with the Philippines to tackle human resources for hea...
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220,000 free tests administered under ‘Know Your Numbers’
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220,000 free tests administered under ‘Know Your Numbers’
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 220,000 free screening tests have been administered to Jamaicans under the health intervention imitative ‘Know Your Numb...
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New PAHO report underscores need to prioritise primary healthcare to advance towards universal health in the Caribbean
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New PAHO report underscores need to prioritise primary healthcare to advance towards universal health in the Caribbean
December 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — A new report by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has underscored the need to prioritise primary health ca...
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Dr Dawes challenges CHASE Fund’s response to urgent needs at Bustamante Hospital
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Dr Dawes challenges CHASE Fund’s response to urgent needs at Bustamante Hospital
November 11, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is questioning the motives behind a recent Culture, Health, Arts, S...
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Supreme Court judge has ruled that senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) overstepped their legal authority in d...
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
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MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex...
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Man City close to Guehi signing
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Man City close to Guehi signing
January 16, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Olive...
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Kranium’s Nobody Has to Know is now gold in the United Kingdom
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Kranium’s Nobody Has to Know is now gold in the United Kingdom
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 16, 2026
After racking up a platinum certification in Canada in 2021 and gold in the United States in 2019, Nobody Has to Know , the breakthrough hit by singer...
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Individuals urged to have contracts in place ahead of home construction
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Individuals urged to have contracts in place ahead of home construction
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) is calling on Jamaicans to ensure they have a formal written contract...
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