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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (File photo)

Gov’t Prioritising Mental Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is prioritising mental health interventions in order to address issues that have surfaced or might occur as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In delivering his message for World Mental Health Day, which...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) congratulates 2020 Public and Civic Contributions Laureate, Dr. Olivene Burke, after presenting her with the award, during the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence ceremony, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Dr. Burke is Executive Director of Mona Social Services, University of the West Indies (UWI). The Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence recognises significant Caribbean achievement and seeks to encourage and support the pursuit of excellence by Caribbean persons for the benefit of the region.

PHOTOS: G-G Attends Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence

Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.

New Handwashing Stations Being Built to Strengthen Infant and Primary School Preparations for New Academic Year

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Listening Tour stop at the Lucea Anglican Church in Hanover, on October 9.

Acquisition of Land Titles to be Made Easier for Farmers

Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

More Healthcare Workers in the West to Deal With COVID-19

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

5 years ago Culture

Culture Minister Lauds Work of Poet Laureate

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has lauded the exceptional work of Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 2017-2020, Lorna Goodison, for her contribution to culture and education. “Throughout her tenure she has elevated brand Jamaica, globally and right here at home. The focus work of Lorna in the field of education and culture at varying levels through...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Volunteers to Play Important Role in Mental Health Response Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that volunteers of the recently launched COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme, will play an important role in the island’s community based response. “These men and women [volunteers] will man the programme, which is intended to mitigate the progression of mental health issues that have or are anticipated to surface...

Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 8.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Public Health Inspector Calls on Residents to Cover Water Storage Containers Properly

Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, is calling on residents to cover water storage containers properly, to prevent mosquito breeding. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Civic Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, on October 8, Ms. Lewis said that is one of the key ways to combat...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, tour BPO facilities in the Montego Bay Freezone in St. James, on Thursday, October 8.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages BPO Sector to Continue Adhering to Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to continue adhering to established COVID-19 safety protocols. During a tour of several facilities at the Montego Bay Freezone, in St. James, on October 8, to examine the protocols that are in place, he told journalists that the measures have been consistent...

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

5 years ago Culture

State Minister to be Responsible for Poet Laureate Programme

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, will have direct oversight for the Poet Laureate Programme. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement at a Poet Laureate of Jamaica appreciation ceremony, held on October 9, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. The event, attended by...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, looks on as newly appointed Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, signs the visitors book during a courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (October 8) to present her credentials.

5 years ago Governor General

PHOTOS: GG Receives Credentials of New EU Ambassador to Jamaica

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, looks on as newly appointed Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, signs the visitors book during a courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (October 8) to present her credentials.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Western Jamaica Community Leaders Meeting at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (October 8).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Seeks COVID-19 Mental Health Ambassadors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on civil society organisations across Jamaica to become ambassadors for the COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at addressing the psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with the virus. The initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), aims to provide community-based support as well as create...