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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew weekly luncheon meeting at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew, on December 11.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew weekly luncheon meeting at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew, on December 11.

Health Minister Encourages Persons to Check if they are Hypertensive

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the recent Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey shows that 40 per cent of persons who are hypertensive are unaware, and this is of great concern. According to Dr. Tufton, more lives...
Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), makes a point to JN Fund Managers Limited Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 11). Dr. Clarke and Mr. Deans discussed JN Fund Managers’ $7-billion debt refinancing of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-run Wigton Wind Farm in Manchester, which is earmarked for divestment and is being prepared for listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Listening (from left) are Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), which is piloting Wigton’s preparations for JSE listing, Milverton Reynolds; Wigton Chairman, Duane Smith; and DBJ’s Manager in charge of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation, Denise Arana, who accompanied Mr. Deans
Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), makes a point to JN Fund Managers Limited Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 11). Dr. Clarke and Mr. Deans discussed JN Fund Managers’ $7-billion debt refinancing of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-run Wigton Wind Farm in Manchester, which is earmarked for divestment and is being prepared for listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Listening (from left) are Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), which is piloting Wigton’s preparations for JSE listing, Milverton Reynolds; Wigton Chairman, Duane Smith; and DBJ’s Manager in charge of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation, Denise Arana, who accompanied Mr. Deans

PHOTOS: Courtesy Call on Dr. Clarke re Wigton Wind Farm Refinancing
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses journalists on matters related to State refinery, PETROJAM, during a press conference on Monday (December 10). The press conference was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses journalists on matters related to State refinery, PETROJAM, during a press conference on Monday (December 10). The press conference was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Loan For VDU at Petrojam to be Returned
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses stakeholders at a seminar on
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses stakeholders at a seminar on 'Hospitality Industry and Casino Operator’s Guide to Managing US Liability Issues from the Caribbean' held at Sandals Montego Bay on Friday ( December 7).

Jamaica Not Slated to Become a Casino Destination – Minister Bartlett
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service logo.
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service logo.

Finance Ministry To Fete Students Of Allman Town Infant School

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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), observes a demonstration of the National Cancer Registry (NCR) by Director of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Injuries Prevention in the Health Ministry, Dr. Tamu Davidson. Occasion was the launch of the NCR at Eden Gardens Wellness and Spa Resort in St. Andrew on December 11. Also looking on is Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon.
Health & Wellness

National Cancer Registry Launched

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the National Cancer Registry (NCR) provides a critical tool in guiding the planning and implementation of cancer prevention and control programmes. He noted that the population-based cancer registry, which covers the entire island, will actively collect information on all new cancer cases, including data on patient demographics and cancer type. It will...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness (centre), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (third right), Speaker of the House of Representative and Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, the Honourable Pearnel Chrales, (third left, partially hidden) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge (second left) in the House with members of the Clarendon College Football team which won the Dacosta Cup and Olivier Shield and the coach and other school officials. They were special guest of the Parliament on Tuesday (December 11) in recognition of the school emerging national school football champions.
ParliamentSport

Schoolboy Football Champions Clarendon College lauded by The Parliament

Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) 2018 schoolboy football champions, Clarendon College was lauded in Parliament today. Clarendon College was invited to Gordon House by the Speaker of House, the Honourable Pearnel Charles as a show of appreciation for their winning performances. Congratulatory statements came from several Members, including the Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, who praised the school...
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President of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Leaders’ Association (NALA), Shernette Powell, addresses the recently held NALA Annual General Meeting, at the 4-H Training Centre, in Clarendon.
Community

4-H Club Volunteers Reach Out To Communities

Scores of educational institutions, childcare and health facilities, and infirmaries across the island benefited from the Jamaican 4-H Clubs National Leaders Association (NALA) Week of Kindness activities in November. Each year in November, the group dedicates one week of reaching out to community institutions, with hundreds of 4-H members carrying out voluntary work, such as cleaning of the facilities, entertaining...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Sport

Grange Announces Four Days of Celebration for Reggae Girlz

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced the schedule of activities to honour the Reggae Girlz’ historic qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals. “I want them to feel very special,” said Minister Grange. The activities begin on Saturday (December 15) with a motorcade. Minister Grange said: “The motorcade will go through the Corporate Area....
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