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Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', held at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on Monday, August 19.

WRHA Closely Monitoring Accidental Poisoning Among Children

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has been closely monitoring accidental poisoning among children, particularly those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, emphasised that safety should be...
Consultant Paediatrician & Head of Paediatrics, Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency
Consultant Paediatrician & Head of Paediatrics, Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office, on August 19.

Do Not Store Household Chemicals in Food Containers – WRHA
A section of the large crowd that attended a recent back-to-school treat, held at the Independence City Community Centre in Portmore, which was organised by Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.
A section of the large crowd that attended a recent back-to-school treat, held at the Independence City Community Centre in Portmore, which was organised by Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

Educational Supplies for Students in St. Catherine South Eastern
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Safeguard Children Against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a community meeting in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on Monday (August 19).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a community meeting in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on Monday (August 19).

Gov’t Moving to Improve Water Supplied to Schools and Health Centres in Trelawny Southern

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a community meeting in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on August 19.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Residents of Jackson Town in Trelawny to Benefit from Water Improvement Project

The community of Jackson Town in Trelawny is set to experience a significant improvement in their water supply through a new $70-million government initiative. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, revealed that the project will commence on December 1, while addressing a community meeting in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks with 2024 Burger King Scholarship awardee, Janoy McRae (right), and Group Chairman, Restaurants Associates Limited, Richard Lake, during the recent scholarship awards presentation ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

Burger King Scholarship Programme Hailed as a Strong Public-Private Partnership Initiative

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is commending the public-private partnerships that support initiatives such as the Burger King Scholarship Programme. The programme’s annual awards ceremony was held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Blazing to Success’. The initiative, which supports Jamaican youth in their pursuit of higher education, celebrated the...
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Founder and Head of the Tameka Hill Foundation, Tameka Hill (right), with children at a back-to-school treat, held recently at the Pentecostal City Mission Church Inc, in Mount Ogle, St. Andrew.
Youth

Children Receive School Supplies from Tameka Hill Foundation

Scores of children and some parents from across the island have benefited from back-to-school supplies and sessions on parenting skills at two treats organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation. The gifts to 175 students included school bags and other educational items, while the sessions for the parents included topics such as ‘How to raise children’ and ‘Helping your child to...
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Members of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA) pause for a photo opportunity at a recent education and health fair staged by the Association, at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Old Harbour Friendship Association Stages Education and Health Fair

Students and other residents of Old Harbour in St. Catherine received school supplies, medical checks and care packages during an education and health fair staged by the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA). Six students were presented with grants totalling $36,000, another six were gifted with laptop computers, while more than 350 care packages were distributed during the event held...
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A St Andrew coffee farmer collects his bag of fertilizer provided by JACRA for his farm.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & RecoveryPress Release

JACRA Distributes 160 Bags of Fertilizer to St. Andrew Farmers

In response to the severe impact of Hurricane Beryl on the agriculture sector, the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) has initiated a comprehensive recovery assistance program. On Friday, August 16, JACRA distributed 160 bags of 50-pound fertilizer to farmers in various areas of St Andrew. This first round of aid reached 70 registered farmers, each receiving two bags of...
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Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (left), and Regional Technical Director, Dr. Vitillius Reid Holder (second left), along with Senior Brand Manager, Carimed Group Limited, David Bonner (second right), and Managing Director, Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica Limited, Graham Dunkley, examine VAPE Skin Mist mosquito repellents donated to SRHA for distribution to vulnerable and needy Jamaicans, as part of the post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The donation of 250 cases of the repellant, valued $5 million, was facilitated by Caribbean Chemicals and Vape brand owners, Fumakilla Inc. The presentation was made on Monday (August 19) at Caribbean Chemicals’ offices, 2 East Ashenheim Road, Kingston.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: SRHA Gets Donation of Mosquito Repellants

Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (left), and Regional Technical Director, Dr. Vitillius Reid Holder (second left), along with Senior Brand Manager, Carimed Group Limited, David Bonner (second right), and Managing Director, Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica Limited, Graham Dunkley, examine VAPE Skin Mist mosquito repellents donated to SRHA for distribution to vulnerable and needy Jamaicans, as part of...
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