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Families of Venezuelans deported from US who died in quakes ask for apology
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Relatives of Venezuelan deportees from the United States who died in the earthquakes that struck their country demanded an ap...
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Around 40 dead in gang attack near Haiti’s capital
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)—Gang members attacked displaced people huddling inside a church near Haiti's capital, killing around 40, some of them exec...
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CPFSA locates child seen being physically and verbally abused in viral video
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CPFSA locates child seen being physically and verbally abused in viral video
August 24 06:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it has located and safeguarded the female child who was seen being phys...
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Health company admits Maradona test mix-up in trial
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP)—An Argentine health insurance company admitted that medical tests presented at the trial over the death of late football...
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Masicka earns highest debut for a Jamaican dancehall act on Billboard for 2026
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Masicka earns highest debut for a Jamaican dancehall act on Billboard for 2026
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Masicka’s recently released third full-length studio album Forever Reign for Def Jam Recordings has earned the highest debut so far in 2026 on the Bil...
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Buju Banton, Kes named Honorary Grand Marshals for 59th New York Caribbean Carnival Parade
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The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has announced reggae icon Buju Banton and KesTheBand lead vocalist Kees Dieffenthaller (Kes...
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Forex: $159.32 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.32 to one US dollar
August 24 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The United States (US) dollar on Monday, August 24, ended trading at $159.32, down by 7 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily ...
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One dead, children hospitalised after St Mary crash
August 24 04:07 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica— A Sunday evening drive along the Tower Isle main road ended in tragedy when a head-on collision claimed the life of a 30-year-old ma...
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SERHA hospitals modernised with advanced VoIP telephone system
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SERHA hospitals modernised with advanced VoIP telephone system
June 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has successfully implemented a modern Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telepho...
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SERHA urges Jamaicans to give blood and save lives this World Blood Donor Day
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SERHA urges Jamaicans to give blood and save lives this World Blood Donor Day
June 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging Jamaicans to become regular voluntary blood donors and join the global ...
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
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SERHA reports temporary delay in supplier payments due to banking issue
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has advised that some suppliers will experience a delay in receiving payments tha...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Be careful as crocodiles may be displaced, SERHA warns
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#EyeOnMelissa: Be careful as crocodiles may be displaced, SERHA warns
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging residents across Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Thomas to exe...
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Temporary closure of selected health centres for use as polling stations – SERHA
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Temporary closure of selected health centres for use as polling stations – SERHA
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is advising the public that several health centres across the parishes of Kingsto...
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Sandals Foundation spent $3.1m on upgrading project at Bustamante Hospital’s nursery
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Sandals Foundation spent $3.1m on upgrading project at Bustamante Hospital’s nursery
July 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received a major boost with a $3.1 million donation from the Sandals Foundation, to under...
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SERHA awards $3.29b in security contracts to boost safety across regional facilities
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SERHA awards $3.29b in security contracts to boost safety across regional facilities
July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has awarded three major security contracts to Shalk Electronic Security Limited, ...
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Labour ministry, SERHA to meet after ambulance workers stage protest
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Labour ministry, SERHA to meet after ambulance workers stage protest
July 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday between the Ministry of Labour and the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) afte...
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Health authorities meet over 24 reported deaths of babies at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
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Health authorities meet over 24 reported deaths of babies at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
June 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health authorities are now meeting to assess reports of the deaths of 24 babies at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston since...
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‘Silly season’: Tufton rejects Dawes’ criticism over $31 million neurosurgical drill
April 30, 2025
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has rejected criticism from his Opposition counterpart Dr Alfred Dawes about the cost of the neuros...
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Dawes demands resignation of SERHA chairman over neuro drill
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Dawes demands resignation of SERHA chairman over neuro drill
April 23, 2025
KINGSON, Jamaican — People’s National Party (PNP) Spokesperson on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for the immediate resignation of South East Regio...
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Explain $31m surgical drill purchase — Dr Dawes
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Explain $31m surgical drill purchase — Dr Dawes
April 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is demanding that the Government clarify the procurement procedure that reportedly resulted in t...
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SERHA dimisses ‘misinformation’ regarding accident victim
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SERHA dimisses ‘misinformation’ regarding accident victim
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is rejecting what it describes as misinformation circulating on social media, esp...
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Operational challenges could force transfers at KPH
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Operational challenges could force transfers at KPH
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) says patients may have to be transferred as a result of operational challenges cu...
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SERHA apologises for unauthorised video recordings of patients
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SERHA apologises for unauthorised video recordings of patients
February 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is apologising for the circulation of video recordings of patients at the Linstead...
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SERHA rejects Senator Lambert Brown’s claims regarding $27 million neurosurgical drill purchase
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SERHA rejects Senator Lambert Brown’s claims regarding $27 million neurosurgical drill purchase
January 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has moved to dismiss claims made by Senator Lambert Brown during his contribution ...
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesperson on health and wellness Dr Alfred Dawes says Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and the South East Regio...
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SERHA encourages women to prioritise breast health this October
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SERHA encourages women to prioritise breast health this October
October 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging women to take charge of their breast health through regular self-examin...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it has located and safeguarded the female child who was seen being phys...
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Health company admits Maradona test mix-up in trial
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Masicka earns highest debut for a Jamaican dancehall act on Billboard for 2026
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Masicka’s recently released third full-length studio album Forever Reign for Def Jam Recordings has earned the highest debut so far in 2026 on the Bil...
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