General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, says there is an increasing number of younger women who are being diagnosed with breast cancer, which tends to be more aggressive. Dr. Cox, who was addressing the MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation’s teleconference on Wednesday (October 14), said the rise in breast cancer rates in younger women is worrying,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains steadfast in restoring public order, reducing criminal violence, and eliminating endemic corruption. “Those are priorities and we will continue to invest in the security forces,” Dr. Chang declared, during a virtual press conference on October 15. He said despite the damage to the economy caused by COVID-19, the...

   

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government intends to amend key pieces of legislation as part of measures to modernise the country’s laws and strengthen crime-fighting strategies. “We will put in place a more effective legislative framework. Too many of our laws are old and are almost of limited relevance today, and too many activities are...

To control the spread of both coronavirus (COVID-19) and dengue in the community of Whitfield Town in Kingston, which is now under special curfew arrangements, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has joined health-aid team members in the community intervention. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gave the media this update during his tour of the...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says flood mitigation planning remains a priority for the municipality. “The municipality is concerned about flooding and is committed to flood mitigation and the reduction of flood damage. We must prepare, adopt, implement and update the comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan using standard planning processes,” he said. “We must become committed to review,...

Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited (MMS), on Wednesday October 14, donated some $350,000.00 worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and supplies to the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. The items are: 1000 N-95 medical face masks, 1000 dust masks, 500 Nitrile gloves, one 55-gallon drum of hand sanitizer and one 55-gallon drum of alcohol, valued at $350,000.00. In handing over...