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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), emphasises a point while fielding questions from journalists during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 7). He is flanked by (from left): Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

Security Forces Heightening Public Safety During Christmas Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be heightening safety and security measures over the next eight weeks, in anticipation of increased activities during the Christmas season. This was announced by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who said...

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), inspects the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), while Consultant Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Baylor University in Texas, Dr. Gyanprakash Ketwaroo (left), explains how it is used to diagnose conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts. Looking on is Clinical Coordinator at Cornwall Regional, Dr. Delroy Fray. The ERCP, donated by Dr. Ketwaroo and Wellington ‘Phil’ Phillips, who are Jamaicans living in the United States, was officially handed over to the hospital on Thursday (Nov. 7).

Jamaicans In The USA Donate Medical Equipment To Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), breaks ground for a new $45-million male ward at the Portland Infirmary in Port Antonio, on November 6. Also participating (from left) are Councillor for the Port Antonio Division, Dexter Rowland; Matron at the Infirmary, Carmelita Holson; Secretary for the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis; Member of Parliament for West Portland, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Paul Thompson.

New Male Ward To Be Built At Portland Infirmary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz (second left), are in discussion following the official opening of a $7.1-million swing bridge in the community of Ginger House, Portland, on Wednesday (November 6).

Ginger House Swing Bridge Replaced

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses journalists at yesterday's (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House.

JFB To Get 400 Pieces Of Protective Clothing

: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) emphasises a point during a lecture on the housing sector at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus on November 6.

6 years ago Housing

Housing A Priority For Government

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government continues to prioritise the provision of housing in order to meet the growing demand. He said research has shown that Jamaica will require approximately 15,000 new units annually. “In the last three years, we have had the most housing...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses Wednesday

6 years ago InformationWater

Water Pipeline Project In Wakefield, Trelawny, To Commence January 2020

Phase one of the Wakefield to Bunkershill Pipe Replacement Project in Trelawny is expected to commence in early 2020. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a $69-million contract to Construction Solutions Limited for the undertaking. Addressing yesterday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the work...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses yesterday

6 years ago Health & WellnessInformation

Inter-Ministerial Collaboration Continues To Contain Dengue

The Government is continuing its inter-ministerial collaboration to contain the spread of dengue fever. Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and symptoms of the disease typically begin three to 14 days after infection. These may include high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a skin rash. Symptoms usually last for two to seven days. Responding...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), participates in the breaking of ground for construction of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine, on November 6. Others (from left) are Dr. Baugh

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Ground Broken And Contract Signed For Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre

Ground was broken and the contract signed on Wednesday (November 6) for construction of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in the rural community of Point Hill in West Central St. Catherine. Approximately $28 million is being provided by the National Health Fund (NHF) for the project. The 1,453-square-foot single-storey building will include a registry for record-keeping, an immunisation area,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., receives a certificate of appreciation from Second Vice President, Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Dahlia Alert, at the IMAJ

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Minister Charles Jr. Calls For Promotion Of Sustainable Practices In Construction

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling for the promotion of sustainable development in the construction industry. This involves adopting methods and practices that are environmentally friendly and resource-efficient in the design, building, maintenance and deconstruction of structures. “This Government understands that sustainable housing and infrastructure development...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the launch of a research on incarcerated persons with mental illness dubbed ‘Through the Cracks’ at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Nov.6).

6 years ago Health & WellnessJustice

Gov’t Looking To Divert Persons With Mental Illness From Justice System

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is looking to provide alternatives to incarceration for non-violent persons primarily with substance use and/or psychiatric disorders. He said the Ministry has made recommendations for the development of a range of interventions in this regard. He noted that an audit of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre last...

Students participating in a goat scramble during last year

6 years ago Agriculture

Preparations In High Gear For Minard Livestock And Beef Festival

Preparations are in high gear for the 20th staging of the Minard Livestock Show and Beef Festival, at the Minard Estate in Brown's Town, St Ann, on November 14. The annual event is a major showcase of beef and dairy cattle, and will see breeders, as well as farmers, parading their finest livestock. This year’s show, under the theme, ‘Empowering...