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JFJ ‘cautiously’ welcomes DCS move towards electronic tracking of sex offenders
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JFJ ‘cautiously’ welcomes DCS move towards electronic tracking of sex offenders
November 12 08:19 PM
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has welcomed the move by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) towards the use of electronic tags to track registe...
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Morgan accuses Golding of presiding over the worst Opposition party in Jamaica’s history
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Morgan accuses Golding of presiding over the worst Opposition party in Jamaica’s history
November 12 08:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding is presiding over the “worst Opposition party in the history of Jamaica”, according to parliamentary ...
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Spain beat Czech Republic to retain perfect Nations League record
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Spain beat Czech Republic to retain perfect Nations League record
November 12 07:37 PM
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP)—Alex Baena scored from the spot, and Marc Pubill added another in the second half as Spain beat a ten-man Czech Republic ...
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Jamaican man wanted by police nabbed in Trinidad
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Jamaican man wanted by police nabbed in Trinidad
November 12 07:23 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – A 60-year-old Jamaican man wanted in connection with several serious offences in Jamaica has been arrested in Trinidad...
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From Deed to Key heads to Manhattan for investment and housing conference
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Manhattan is gearing up to welcome a dynamic contingent of real estate developers, realtors, attorneys, financial experts, commissioned land surveyors...
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Cavalier climb to seventh after completing rain-hit game against Humble Lion
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November 12 06:59 PM
CLARENDON, Jamaica—Cavalier FC moved up to seventh in the Legend Jamaica Premier League points table after completing their interrupted first-round ga...
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Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
November 12 06:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 11, ended trading at $159.21, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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Guyana grants eighth offshore oil development
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Guyana grants eighth offshore oil development
November 12 06:39 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—The Guyana government has approved its eighth offshore petroleum development, granting a production licence for the Longtail ...
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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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