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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (May 3)
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (May 3)

500,000 Health Screenings Targeted Under #Knowyournumbers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to provide 500,000 health screenings during the 2023/2024 financial year, under an initiative aimed at encouraging Jamaicans to do regular health checks to reduce premature death. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.

Health Ministry Launches Tender for Leasing of Equipment
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, is shown a breakaway along a road in Comfort Castle, Portland Eastern, by Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz. The Minister toured several areas of the constituency on Wednesday (May 3) alongside a team from the National Works Agency (NWA), the Ministry, and other stakeholders.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, is shown a breakaway along a road in Comfort Castle, Portland Eastern, by Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz. The Minister toured several areas of the constituency on Wednesday (May 3) alongside a team from the National Works Agency (NWA), the Ministry, and other stakeholders.

Gov’t Allocates $15M for Emergency Repairs on Seaman Valley to Millbank Road in Portland
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.

Suicide Prevention Programmes Being Expanded
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson.

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Ashton in Westmoreland

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.
Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Over 950 Surgeries Completed Under Code Care

Over 950 surgeries have been completed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Code Care Project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3. “With only 50 per cent of our surgery target met, we will continue Code Care this year, with...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in Jamaica’. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) on the initiative. Through the collaboration, the Ministry will make $50 million available to provide qualified persons with properly fitted prostheses, enabling them to return to optimal productivity and social participation.
Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Dr. Tufton Announces Programmes to Provide Prostheses, Dentures, and Eyecare

The Government is undertaking three multimillion-dollar programmes to provide persons with limb replacement, dentures, and vision-saving services, including surgeries. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced the initiatives during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 3). He said that a sum of $50 million will be made...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in Jamaica’. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) on the initiative, through which $50 million will be allocated to provide qualified persons with properly fitted prostheses, enabling them to return to optimal productivity and social participation.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Farmer and Amputee, Andrew Nelson Engages with Ministers at Gordon House

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), is with Co-Founder of Karisma Hotels and Resorts, Lubo Krstajic (centre), and Director of Tourism, Donovan White at the Arabian Travel Market tradeshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 3.
Tourism

Gov’t Building Capacity of Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises to Earn More

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is focussed on ensuring that small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) can command a larger share of the tourism dollar. “We are prioritising by creating strategic policies, programmes and initiatives that can aid in building the resilience and increasing the capacity of local SMTEs to earn more,” he noted. Minister Bartlett...
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Jamaica’s Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., Nicola Barker-Murphy.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Jamaican Embassy to Participate in ‘Around The World Embassy Tour’ on May 6

The Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC will, on Saturday (May 6), join more than 50 other foreign missions in the US Capital for Events DC/Passport DC Around the World Embassy Tour. Events DC /Passport DC runs from May 1 to 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums,...
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Late Jamaican-American military trailblazer, Lt. General Vincent R. Stewart.
Tribute

Ambassador Marks Pays Tribute to Late Jamaican-American Military Trailblazer, Lt. General Vincent R. Stewart

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has expressed sadness at the passing of retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart, a Jamaican-American engineer, trailblazer, and unwavering supporter of Jamaica who passed away on April 28, surrounded by his family. Ambassador Marks, in paying tribute to this distinguished leader, noted that he was the first Marine...
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