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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic, hold a symbolic cheque of Can$100,000, representing one element of the Government of Canada’s support to the Government of Jamaica’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation was made during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on April 20.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic, hold a symbolic cheque of Can$100,000, representing one element of the Government of Canada’s support to the Government of Jamaica’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation was made during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on April 20.

PHOTOS: Handover Of Cheque By High Commission Of Canada

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

PM Holness Among 40 World Leaders Invited To Climate Summit
Veteran broadcast journalist Michael Sharpe.
Veteran broadcast journalist Michael Sharpe.

Death Has Robbed Us of The Fine Talent of Michael Sharpe says PM Holness
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, April 19, 2021

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Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Climate Innovation Center, Carlinton Burrell.
Climate ChangeEnvironment

Enterprising Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Participate In Climate Launchpad Programme

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) is encouraging prospective entrepreneurs with clean technology (cleantech) ideas to participate in the upcoming ClimateLaunchpad initiative. The engagement is deemed potentially capable of transforming promising ideas that address climate change into impactful businesses. ClimateLaunchpad is one of the world’s largest green business ideas competition and is designed to assist prospective entrepreneurs with innovative cleantech solutions Clean...
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Water

Drought Affects Output At NWC Facilities

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that the drought has caused a decline in inflow, and a shortfall in production at some of its facilities in the western division. As a result of the shortfall in the amount of water available for distribution, customers served by these systems will either experience low water pressure or intermittent supply. Affected systems include...
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A seafarer onboard a ship that continues to operate through the pandemic. (Stock photo)
CoronavirusTransport

Jamaica Has Facilitated The Repatriation Of Over 3,700 Seafarers Since The Start Of COVID-19

Jamaica has facilitated repatriation and crew changes for more than 3,700 seafarers since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through a successful inter-agency effort. This was disclosed by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the virtual launch of Jamaica’s bid for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 40-member Council on April...
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