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Defence questions cops’ video recording of Klans accused
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Defence questions cops’ video recording of Klans accused
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March 12 12:18 AM
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Waltham residents call on motorists, community members to stop dumping garbage in the area
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Jamaica basketball stars urge young players to consider professional opportunities beyond North America
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12 12:12 AM
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Holness accuses Bunting of bias as PAAC mandate squabble continues
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Holness accuses Bunting of bias as PAAC mandate squabble continues
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PAAC told bad roads impacting rural school bus programme
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PAAC told bad roads impacting rural school bus programme
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WATCH: Hope Zoo curator highlights importance of owls amid leptospirosis outbreak
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WATCH: Hope Zoo curator highlights importance of owls amid leptospirosis outbreak
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid an outbreak of leptospirosis in Jamaica, Hope Zoo General Curator Joey Brown is highlighting one species of bird that is doin...
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Hanover residents urged to remain vigilant against leptospirosis
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Hanover residents urged to remain vigilant against leptospirosis
December 21, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Hanover Health Department is urging continued vigilance against leptospirosis even as new and suspected cases of the diseas...
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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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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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No need to panic, says Tufton in light of leptospirosis outbreak
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No need to panic, says Tufton in light of leptospirosis outbreak
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has sought to assure members of the public and potential visitors to Jamaica ...
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14 leptospirosis-related deaths, 6 confirmed — Dr Webster-Kerr
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14 leptospirosis-related deaths, 6 confirmed — Dr Webster-Kerr
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The island has recorded 14 leptospirosis-related deaths, six of which have been confirmed. This was revealed by Principal Medical ...
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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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Dr Dawes questions ministry’s capacity to confirm leptospirosis cases
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Dr Dawes questions ministry’s capacity to confirm leptospirosis cases
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Opposition Spokesperson on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is raising concerns about Jamaica's ability to accurately detect and track lept...
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents presenting with symptoms of leptospirosis are being urged to seek immediate medical attention. National Epidemiologist, ...
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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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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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Health ministry warns against contaminated water as suspected cases of leptospirosis on the rise
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Health ministry warns against contaminated water as suspected cases of leptospirosis on the rise
November 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health authorities are issuing an urgent plea for public vigilance as a suspected rise in leptospirosis cases sweeps across commun...
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Defence questions cops’ video recording of Klans accused
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Defence questions cops’ video recording of Klans accused
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Waltham residents call on motorists, community members to stop dumping garbage in the area
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2026
Nasty!
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NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
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NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Jamaica basketball stars urge young players to consider professional opportunities beyond North America
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2026
Different strokes
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