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Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
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Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
September 27 04:37 PM
OSLO, Norway (AFP)—Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to start their...
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Congratulations, Dr Marcus Steele
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Dr Marcus Steel, your family and friends proudly congratulate you on earning the degree of Doctor of Business Administration at Florida International ...
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Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
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Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
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Grenadian-Trinidadian calypso icon Slinger Francisco, more popularly known as Mighty Sparrow, has died at age 91. He died on Sunday in New York follow...
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Phillips calls for increase in CDF; says State agencies have abandoned their roles
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Phillips calls for increase in CDF; says State agencies have abandoned their roles
September 27 03:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips, has joined the call for an increase in the Constituency Develo...
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‘Do your work’, Cuthbert-Flynn tells NWA, municipal corporations
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‘Do your work’, Cuthbert-Flynn tells NWA, municipal corporations
September 27 03:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew West Rural, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is imploring both the National Works Agency (NWA) and par...
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
September 27 01:58 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, de...
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Portmore United start defence of JPL title
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Portmore United start defence of JPL title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27 12:18 PM
Defending champions Portmore United (PMU) will make their first appearance in the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) on Sunday, when they host Humbl...
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39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
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39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
September 27 12:03 PM
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 39 people were killed in 33 fatal crashes during the month of August. This represents an increase...
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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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