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‘Reckless and dangerous’
Finance minister scolds PNP for demand that Government rescind Dennis Chung’s FID appointment
May 31 12:20 AM
‘Reckless and dangerous’
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Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
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Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31 12:18 AM
Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
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Romeich, Slyda release Red Fyah rhythm
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Romeich, Slyda release Red Fyah rhythm
Star-studded project aims to promote positivity
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31 12:16 AM
Romeich, Slyda release
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Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
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Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
May 31 12:14 AM
Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
McClaren wants Boyz Unity Cup prize as motivation for World Cup qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31 12:12 AM
‘This is the catalyst!’
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Shallow wants Pooran playing Tests
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Shallow wants Pooran playing Tests
May 31 12:04 AM
Shallow wants Pooran playing Tests
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Rising stars Jamaican police in high demand in Caribbean states
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Rising stars Jamaican police in high demand in Caribbean states
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
May 31 12:04 AM
Rising stars
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Desert of Malibu highly fancied for Harlequin Cup
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Desert of Malibu highly fancied for Harlequin Cup
May 31 12:03 AM
Desert of Malibu
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Parents encouraged to manage expectations during exam season
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Parents encouraged to manage expectations during exam season
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Parents are being urged to manage expectations as their children sit various school examinations, ensuring they do not feel that t...
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Iesha Nova is passionate about poverty and mental health
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Iesha Nova is passionate about poverty and mental health
April 20, 2025
While growing up in Connecticut, dancehall artiste Iesha Nova experienced poverty.  It is a hot-button issue that she is passionate about, and her wis...
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Lisa Hyper freed of trespassing in US case
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Lisa Hyper freed of trespassing in US case
April 15, 2025
Dancehall star Lisa Hyper is ecstatic that a judge dismissed her trespassing charges in a US court in Florida on Monday after the complainant failed t...
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Judge vacates warrant issued for Lisa Hyper’s arrest
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Judge vacates warrant issued for Lisa Hyper’s arrest
April 11, 2025
A bench warrant issued for dancehall star Lisa Hyper, born Felicia Gooden, was vacated by the court on Thursday when the Soul Cry singer's disorderly ...
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WATCH: 31 graduate from Psychiatric Nurses’ Aides Training Programme
April 3, 2025
Some 31 workers are now better equipped to provide care for individuals in infirmaries and golden age homes diagnosed with mental disorders. The train...
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Lisa Hyper making ‘steady progress’ in mental health recovery – family
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Lisa Hyper making ‘steady progress’ in mental health recovery – family
March 5, 2025
The family of dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper says the entertainer has been making "steady progress" as she receives treatment after suffering a mental e...
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Lisa Hyper being treated in hospital, unable to attend court over assault charge
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Lisa Hyper being treated in hospital, unable to attend court over assault charge
February 21, 2025
Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper is scheduled to answer to a charge of assault on February 25 in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. However, the Sou...
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Lisa Hyper arrested, family committing to treatment for mental health
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Lisa Hyper arrested, family committing to treatment for mental health
February 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper was arrested by police Tuesday night at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston after all...
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St Elizabeth health department mulls interim mental health facility
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St Elizabeth health department mulls interim mental health facility
February 14, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - The St Elizabeth Health Department is looking into the possibility of establishing an interim mental health facility as part o...
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Rickey Teetz believes ‘more can be done’ to help mentally-ill
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Rickey Teetz believes ‘more can be done’ to help mentally-ill
January 12, 2025
With increasing reports of confrontations involving mentally-ill people, Montego Bay-based entertainer Rickey Teetz believes that steps must be made t...
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JALGO seeks to make psychiatric services more accessible to firefighters
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JALGO seeks to make psychiatric services more accessible to firefighters
By Vanessa James Observer Online Reporter 
January 11, 2025
Following a meeting on Friday, the Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers (JALGO) has identified avenues to give further assistance to firef...
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Man shot dead during fracas at St Catherine burial
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Man shot dead during fracas at St Catherine burial
December 31, 2024
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A man was shot dead after disrupting a burial at the Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine on Monday. The man, believed to be ...
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Yannick Paul reflects on dark period in ‘November’
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Yannick Paul reflects on dark period in ‘November’
December 27, 2024
November holds special meaning for Yannick Paul. It’s his birth month and also the time he became a Christian 10 years ago. Last year, as he prepared ...
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WATCH: Department of Psychiatry promotes mental health at UHWI
October 13, 2024
In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Department of Psychiatry at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) hosted a se...
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Jamaicans urged to utilise mental health services to prevent suicides
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Jamaicans urged to utilise mental health services to prevent suicides
September 10, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being urged to make use of the mental health services in the public health system to reduce the risk of suicides. Th...
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Coates-Russell to host 6th annual Mental Health Fair in Trelawny
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Coates-Russell to host 6th annual Mental Health Fair in Trelawny
August 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Carleen Coates-Russell, founder of the Global Hands Foundation has partnered with the Jamaica Constabulary Force for the sixth ann...
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Study finds restricting access to firearms, pesticides, could prevent suicide deaths in the Caribbean
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Study finds restricting access to firearms, pesticides, could prevent suicide deaths in the Caribbean
July 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)  —  The Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) says a new study has found that restricting access to pesticides and f...
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Mental health support for men can help in fight against crime — Daley
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Mental health support for men can help in fight against crime — Daley
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Gender, Disabilities and Inclusion, Denise Daley is calling for increased mental health services for th...
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Greater compassion urged for persons grappling with mental health challenges
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Greater compassion urged for persons grappling with mental health challenges
June 3, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Government Senator, Dr Sapphire Longmore is encouraging Jamaicans to show greater compassion towards persons experiencing mental h...
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‘Reckless and dangerous’
Finance minister scolds PNP for demand that Government rescind Dennis Chung’s FID appointment
May 31, 2025
‘Reckless and dangerous’
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Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
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Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31, 2025
Ardenne schoolmates heading to Cuban universities
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Romeich, Slyda release Red Fyah rhythm
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Romeich, Slyda release Red Fyah rhythm
Star-studded project aims to promote positivity
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31, 2025
Romeich, Slyda release
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Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
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Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
May 31, 2025
Witness accusing Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of ‘great times’
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
Athletics, ...
EYES ON THE PRIZE
McClaren wants Boyz Unity Cup prize as motivation for World Cup qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 31, 2025
‘This is the catalyst!’
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