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Shoppers purchase produce at a farmers’ market which was hosted at the Barbican football field in North East St. Andrew on Thursday (April 30). The event, which was organised by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who is the Member of Parliament for the area, in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), forms part of efforts to assist farmers in disposing of excess produce resulting from a downturn in demand, particularly within several key sectors such as tourism, due to the negative economic ripple impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Shoppers purchase produce at a farmers’ market which was hosted at the Barbican football field in North East St. Andrew on Thursday (April 30). The event, which was organised by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who is the Member of Parliament for the area, in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), forms part of efforts to assist farmers in disposing of excess produce resulting from a downturn in demand, particularly within several key sectors such as tourism, due to the negative economic ripple impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

PHOTOS: Scenes From Barbican Farmers Market

         
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), uses a COVID-19 greeting as he acknowledges receipt of a symbolic cheque for $1 million from President of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) Robert Hew (centre) and Administration Manager, CBA, William Chong, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, on April 28. The donation will go towards the nutritional support of front-line healthcare workers.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), uses a COVID-19 greeting as he acknowledges receipt of a symbolic cheque for $1 million from President of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) Robert Hew (centre) and Administration Manager, CBA, William Chong, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, on April 28. The donation will go towards the nutritional support of front-line healthcare workers.

Health and Wellness Ministry Gets $1 Million From CBA
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. D​esmond McKenzie, addresses stakeholders at the launch of the official website for the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean, in July 2019. The ​Conference which was scheduled for July of this year in Montego Bay, St. James, has been postponed to a later date.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. D​esmond McKenzie, addresses stakeholders at the launch of the official website for the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean, in July 2019. The ​Conference which was scheduled for July of this year in Montego Bay, St. James, has been postponed to a later date.

Regional Platform On Disaster Risk Reduction Postponed
Director of Mental Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne.
Director of Mental Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne.

Changes Implemented In Mental Health Clinics
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).

Testing For COVID-19 Being Done Islandwide

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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Difference Between Cleaning And Sanitising

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is warning that there is a difference between cleaning and sanitising when applied to infection control and that correct use will prevent poisoning through overuse of chemicals. Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, explained that it is important, especially as the country deals with the COVID-19 outbreak, to prevent poisonous exposure through proper...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Now has 422 Cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health & Wellness’ National Surveillance Unit has advised that 26 samples tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases in the island to 422 as at Thursday (April 30). Regrettably, Jamaica also recorded its 8th COVID-19-related death. The deceased is a 63 year old female from St....
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresss a digital media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on Monday (April 27).
CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

CARE Collection Protocols Being Developed For Remittance Option

The Government is developing protocols to facilitate the seamless collection of grants through remittance outlets by COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme applicants who selected this disbursement option. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says these will be consistent with the social distancing and health protocols now in place as part of...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, engage in discussion shortly before the start of a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Seeks More Funds To Fight COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently in negotiations to receive more funds to be used for the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response activities. This was disclosed by Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, during a digital press conference, on Wednesday (April 29). “We are now in negotiations with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for...
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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Lauded

The Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) is lauding Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) for their continued vigilance on the front line as they work to safeguard the health and safety of the nation amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President of the Association, Karen Brown, told JIS News that since the first confirmed case of the virus on the...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 28). Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.
CoronavirusSocial SecurityTourism

House Approves Regulations For Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28) approved the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations, which outline the registration process for employed and self-employed persons under the pension scheme. In his remarks, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, noted that the approval of the regulations will pave the way for implementation of the Scheme. He pointed out that prior to the...
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