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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said construction of the facility will increase bed space to 618 in the western region, which includes St. James, Westmoreland, Trelawny and Hanover.

Ground Broken For Western Children And Adolescents Hospital

Ground was broken on Wednesday (October 23), for the official commencement of work to build the $5.7-billion (US$43-million) Western Children and Adolescents Hospital in St. James. The 220-bed, seven-floor complex is a gift from the People’s Republic of China, and...

The Chief of Office for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, Raul Salazar, addresses the opening of the Making Cities Resilient Workshop held at the Spanish Court Hotel, October 22 to 23. The UNDRR representative says Jamaica is on track for a successful platform in 2020.

Jamaica On Track For Successful Regional Platform

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the $3.5-billion business process outsourcing (BPO) complex, GTECH Park, in Cookspen, Portmore, on Thursday (October 24). Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill; State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Strength Construction Limited, Carelene Bailey; CEO, Portmore Holdings, Gordon Tewani; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips; and Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.

New BPO Complex To Create 4,500 Jobs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address at the ceremony to break ground for the Western Children and Adolescents Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 23.

New Children’s Hospital Will Further Boost HDI Ranking – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His ExcellencyTian Qi, prepare to break ground for the Western Children and Adolescents Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 23.

Billions To Be Spent On Upgrading Health Facilities

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), dispplays the document detailing Jamaica’s first Country Programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). He is joined by (from left) Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, UnaMay Gordon; Climate Finance Advisor, Climate Change Division, Katherine Blackman; Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Laetitia De Marez; and Deputy Director, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Frances Fuller. In the background is Implementation Specialist, Climate Change Analytics Inc., Paolo Cozzi. The Country Programme will enhance the country’s capacity to access more financing for projects dealing with climate change. Minister Vaz launched the programme during the opening of a national consultation on climate action at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 23).

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Jamaica’s Capacity To Access Climate Funding Strengthened

The nation’s capacity to access more climate finance has been boosted with the formal launch of Jamaica’s first Country Programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The programme was inaugurated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during the opening of a national consultation on climate action at the...

Vector Control Officer at the St. Elizabeth Health Department, Michael Myles, speaks at the 73rd annual Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) Educational Conference, at the Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover, on Wednesday (October 22).

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Need To Know More About Vector-Borne Diseases – Control Officer

Vector Control Officer at the St. Elizabeth Health Department, Michael Myles, says there is a need to clarify the raft of misconceptions surrounding the spread of vector-borne diseases in Jamaica. Speaking at the 73rd annual Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) Educational Conference, at the Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover on October 23, Mr. Myles said “there is a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), turns on the main water valve in Junction, St. Elizabeth, to officially commission the Essex Valley Water Supply Project, on Wednesday, October 23.

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More Water For Residents Of Junction And Other Areas In St. Elizabeth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (October 23), officially commissioned the $630-million Essex Valley Water Supply Project in Junction, St. Elizabeth, to reduce water-related challenges in the parish. More than 20,000 residents in 3,300 households now have the benefit of receiving potable piped water that will be supplied by the National Water Commission (NWC). Among the areas...

Public Health Inspectors in attendance at the 73rd Annual Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) Educational Conference opening ceremony, held at the Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover, on Tuesday (October 22).

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Encouraged To Take Care Of Themselves

Director of the Environmental Health Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Everton Baker, is encouraging public health inspectors to safeguard their well-being, even as they perform their duties. “Let me remind you that while we strive to safeguard the health of the public, we ought to be mindful of our own individual health. Exercise, a balanced diet and...

Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (centre), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. With Dr. Dyer (from left) are Acting Director, Employment and Career Services at the Trust, Rayharna Wright; and Director, National Training, HEART Trust/NTA, Kenesha Campbell.

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HEART Reports Increase In Persons Accessing Training Since Merger

The HEART Trust/NTA is reporting that merging with Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) and the National Youth Service (NYS) has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of persons accessing training through the entity. Speaking with JIS News, Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer, said at the onset of the merger in 2017, approximately 90,000...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), in discussion with Head of Corporate Affairs, Red Stripe, Dianne Ashton-Smith (centre) and Director of the Road Safety Unit, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, at the third instalment of the Red Stripe Knowledge Forum series, on Wednesday (October 23), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The forum was held under the theme, ‘Occupational Safety and Health: An Economic Driver’.

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Joint Select Committee Considering OSH Bill

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is now before the Joint Select Committee of Parliament. State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the disclosure at the third instalment of the Red Stripe Knowledge Forum series, on Wednesday (October 23), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The forum was held under...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre), examines products being shown to him by Director, Juvenile Services, Department of Correctional Services, Claudeth Hamilton, at the Department of Correctional Services

6 years ago National Security

PHOTOS: Department Of Correctional Services Expo

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre), examines products being shown to him by Director, Juvenile Services, Department of Correctional Services, Claudeth Hamilton, at the Department of Correctional Services' Exposition and Awareness Day, at the St. Catherine Sports Complex, on October 23. At left is Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel (Rt’d.) Gary Rowe.