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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).

Western Child and Adolescent Hospital Expected to Be Completed This Financial Year

Completion of the Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James is being targeted for the current financial year, as work continues to advance the project. This was outlined by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,...
Some of the new vehicles acquired by the Ministry of National Security and Peace for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. They were handed over on April 9.
Some of the new vehicles acquired by the Ministry of National Security and Peace for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. They were handed over on April 9.

JCF Gets More Vehicles
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Gov’t Assessing Over 100 Health Centres in Hurricane-Hit Parishes
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right, head table), addresses members of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board during a luncheon hosted in his honour following his meeting with members of the IDB Board of Directors in Washington DC, on Tuesday (April 7). Others at the head table (from left) are Executive Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), Professor Lloyd Waller; Executive Vice President of the IDB, Jordan Schwartz; and Director of Tourism Trade and International Relations in the Tourism Ministry, Christina Edwards.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right, head table), addresses members of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board during a luncheon hosted in his honour following his meeting with members of the IDB Board of Directors in Washington DC, on Tuesday (April 7). Others at the head table (from left) are Executive Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), Professor Lloyd Waller; Executive Vice President of the IDB, Jordan Schwartz; and Director of Tourism Trade and International Relations in the Tourism Ministry, Christina Edwards.

Minister Bartlett Calls for Caribbean Tourism Bank
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.

Finance Ministry Launches Annual National Budget Secondary School Tour April 14

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, left) and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop (seated, right) share a photo with the eight members of the judiciary who were sworn into higher offices during a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, today (April 9).
Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Eight Judges Sworn into Higher Offices

Eight members of the Judiciary were sworn into higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (April 9). Hon. Justice Lorna Shelly-Williams and Hon. Justice Carolyn Tie-Powell will serve as Acting Judges of Appeal, from April 20, 2026, until July 31, 2026. Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson and Mrs. Andrea Martin Swaby were sworn in as...
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Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Motorists Urged to Park 10 Feet Clear of Fire Hydrants

Motorists are reminded to park at least 10 feet away from fire hydrants to ensure firefighters can carry out their critical duties without obstruction. Speaking during the last meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Portland Division, Wade McDermott, cautioned that failure to maintain this distance could compromise first responders’ ability to act...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the main address at the official commissioning of the solar system installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8). The installation is expected to improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Highlights Increased Access to Medication Facilitated by the NHF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the significant expansion of the National Health Fund (NHF), pointing to increased access to medication and broader healthcare support for Jamaicans. Speaking at the official commissioning of a solar system at the NHF pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8), Dr. Tufton said the agency...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by National Health Fund (NHF) Board Chairman Shane Dalling (second left); NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson (third left); Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right); and Vice President of Programme Operations at Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter (right), along with other stakeholders, as they listen to NHF Director of Institutional Benefits, Projects and Maintenance, Richard Allen (left), explain components of the solar system installed at the NHF
Health & Wellness

NHF Commissions Solar System at Kingston Warehouse

A solar energy system has been installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The system, which was officially commissioned into service on Wednesday (April 8), marks a significant step towards boosting energy efficiency and reducing operational costs through renewable solutions. Its acquisition was facilitated through collaboration with United States-based global nonprofit humanitarian...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), makes a point to Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (right), at the official launch of Isratech’s Resilience Farm Tour, held at the company’s Manchester offices in Kendal, on April 8. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of the company, Benjamin Hodara.
Agriculture

Minister Says Markets Are Well Supplied with Agricultural Produce

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says markets are once again well supplied with agricultural produce, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. He highlighted that crops such as cabbage, lettuce and carrots are now widely available, and noted that bananas and plantains are still in recovery and will take several months to return to...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses over 90 travel advisors from Northeast United States during the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Travel Advisory Reception at Catherine’s Restaurant in Laurel, Maryland, on April 7.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Tourism Minister Lauds Over 90 Travel Advisors in Northeast US Market

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded more than 90 travel advisors and trade partners operating out of the Northeast United States (US) market, including 50 of Jamaica’s top performers. “You are not just selling a destination. You are shaping dreams, building confidence, and influencing decisions at a moment when trust matters more than ever,” he said, while addressing the...
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