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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
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July 4 12:30 AM
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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 
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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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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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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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June 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday said that there has been a sustained increase in measles case...
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Second case of suspected Ebola negative in Brazil
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June 1, 2026
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (AFP) —A second patient in Brazil with suspected Ebola has tested negative for the virus, health authorities said Monday. Two men wh...
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Diabetes is more than ‘just a little sugar’; UK-based advocate urges Jamaicans to take disease seriously
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Diabetes is more than ‘just a little sugar’; UK-based advocate urges Jamaicans to take disease seriously
May 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Renowned United Kingdom-based diabetes advocate Tony Kelly told Jamaican insurance executives and their guests recently that diabe...
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Lupus Foundation calls on public to ‘Go Purple’ for World Lupus Day 2026
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May 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica is calling on corporate Jamaica, small businesses and the wider public to show their support for p...
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Capleton mourns loss of his brother, Rohan Bailey
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October 10, 2025
International reggae icon Capleton has been mourning the passing of his beloved brother, Rohan Bailey, affectionately known as “Garry”, who transition...
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WHO defends vaccine safety test standards
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Thursday said that "extremely high" safety standards are already applied in the developme...
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Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
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April 12, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP)— Pope Francis, continuing his recovery from life-threatening pneumonia, made a surprise visit on Saturday to his favourit...
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Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital – with cake – but future uncertain
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VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering af...
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DR Congo on ‘maximum alert’ over unknown deadly disease
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Pope suffers respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican
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VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) - Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but ha...
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Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years — study
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises com...
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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, 2026
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, 2026
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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Costly carelessness
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, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
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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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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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