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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
April 15 11:03 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the n...
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) military said on Wednesday that it successfully stopped nine vessels from sailing out of Irania...
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is taking place ...
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The finance ministers of 11 countries including Britain and Japan called Wednesday for "coordinated emergency support" to...
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Iran military warns it will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the United St...
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Vybz Kartel thrills crowd at Cardi B’s Lil Miss Drama Tour in Florida
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Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at Cardi B's Lil Miss Drama Tour stop in Florida, thrilling the sold-out crowd at the Amerant ...
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
April 15 07:51 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) will host its Business Conference on April 20–21, 2026. The conference, being under the...
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Maxi Priest, Mykal Rose and Tony Rebel to headline South Florida’s Rebel Salute debut
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Maxi Priest, Mykal Rose and Tony Rebel to headline South Florida’s Rebel Salute debut
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 15 07:41 AM
After two postponements, Rebel Salute makes its South Florida debut on April 19 at Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, South Florida. Maxi Priest, Mykal...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
April 9, 2026
LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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WATA supports student hydration and wellness during sports day season
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WATA supports student hydration and wellness during sports day season
March 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — WATA is supporting students' hydration and wellness through its Hydrate to Educate initiative, helping students stay refreshed, en...
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Body Studio Skincare ‘restores spirits’ with free facials, wellness shots
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Body Studio Skincare ‘restores spirits’ with free facials, wellness shots
November 26, 2025
Citing its desire to restore spirits following Hurricane Melissa, Body Studio Skincare this week gave back to Jamaicans affected by the storm by provi...
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CB Foods heats up DBJ wellness fair with mini pan competition
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CB Foods heats up DBJ wellness fair with mini pan competition
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) took employee wellness to another level with its recent wellness fair, combining health, educ...
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Jamaica invites fellow PAHO members to join wellness journey
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Jamaica invites fellow PAHO members to join wellness journey
June 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has invited fellow members of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to join the country on its wellness journey. The...
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Couples to ‘rise in wellness’ at Rooted, Renewed & Rise Retreat
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Couples to ‘rise in wellness’ at Rooted, Renewed & Rise Retreat
May 30, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – Yoga Angels International and Great Huts Eco Resort have partnered to host a retreat which they say empowers women to support the ...
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Dr Thea-Nicole Davis thrives with at-home medical services
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Dr Thea-Nicole Davis thrives with at-home medical services
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
January 7, 2025
Since 2022, Athena Care has been providing optimum at-home care for those in need of medical services. Chief Executive Officer Thea-Nicole Davis says ...
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PAHO declares the Americas measles-free, celebrates other key achievements
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PAHO declares the Americas measles-free, celebrates other key achievements
December 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says after years of hard work, the Americas region including the Caribbe...
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Subsidies increased on over 600 National Health Fund drug items
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Subsidies increased on over 600 National Health Fund drug items
October 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 450,000 Jamaicans in the National Health Fund (NHF) Card Programme can now access increased subsidies on medication used to t...
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Four additional health centres to be built in St James
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Four additional health centres to be built in St James
September 21, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents of St James are to benefit from the construction of four additional health centres in the parish. The project, to be fun...
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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the n...
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is taking place ...
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Iran military warns it will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
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