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Senator Morgan rejects PNP claims on TCN agreement, says no criminals will be accepted
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Senator Morgan rejects PNP claims on TCN agreement, says no criminals will be accepted
June 28 09:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Marlon Morgan has dismissed comments made by Opposition Senator Lambert Brown regarding the nature of the indiv...
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Roswell named to CAC team alongside Jura Levy
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Roswell named to CAC team alongside Jura Levy
June 28 09:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly crowned national 100m hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has been named to Jamaica's team for the 2026 Central American and Ca...
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Report it!: FWCF condemns reported graduation discrimination at Ascot Primary, cites potential constitutional breaches
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Report it!: FWCF condemns reported graduation discrimination at Ascot Primary, cites potential constitutional breaches
June 28 08:42 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has expressed deep concern over reports that grade six students at Ascot Primary School in Po...
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PNP mourns former MP Arthur Nelson
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PNP mourns former MP Arthur Nelson
June 28 08:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament for St James West Central, Arthur Nelson,...
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JAAA apologises to Demisha Roswell for Commonwealth Games omission
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JAAA apologises to Demisha Roswell for Commonwealth Games omission
June 28 08:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has issued a public apology to newly crowned national 100m hurdles champio...
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Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
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Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
June 28 05:23 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match o...
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Masked men remove large amount of cash from ABM at Scotiabank’s Portmore location
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Masked men remove large amount of cash from ABM at Scotiabank’s Portmore location
June 28 04:44 PM
Reports are emerging that thieves have made off with an undetermined amount of money believed to be in the millions, from an automated banking machine...
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Man, teen son rescued four days after Venezuela quakes
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Man, teen son rescued four days after Venezuela quakes
June 28 03:32 PM
CARABALLEDA, Venezuela (AFP) — A man and his teenage son were pulled from the rubble on Sunday, nearly four days after twin earthquakes struck Venezue...
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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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Senator Morgan rejects PNP claims on TCN agreement, says no criminals will be accepted
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Roswell named to CAC team alongside Jura Levy
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Roswell named to CAC team alongside Jura Levy
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly crowned national 100m hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has been named to Jamaica's team for the 2026 Central American and Ca...
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Report it!: FWCF condemns reported graduation discrimination at Ascot Primary, cites potential constitutional breaches
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Report it!: FWCF condemns reported graduation discrimination at Ascot Primary, cites potential constitutional breaches
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has expressed deep concern over reports that grade six students at Ascot Primary School in Po...
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PNP mourns former MP Arthur Nelson
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PNP mourns former MP Arthur Nelson
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament for St James West Central, Arthur Nelson,...
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JAAA apologises to Demisha Roswell for Commonwealth Games omission
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JAAA apologises to Demisha Roswell for Commonwealth Games omission
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has issued a public apology to newly crowned national 100m hurdles champio...
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