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Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie (centre), engages in discussion with Consultant Dental Surgeon in the Ministry, Dr. Rena Francis (left); and Coordinator for the Ministry’s Adolescence Health Programme, Joy Chambers. Occasion was a dental health fair for adolescents on Monday (May 6), at the Half-Way Tree Transportation Centre in St. Andrew.

Jamaicans Urged to Practise Good Oral Health

Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie, is imploring Jamaicans to take care of their dental health as they age. He told JIS News that while the country has made strides in combatting childhood...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte. (FILE)

Centres of Excellence to be Established at Three Hospitals

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point while making his presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Government to Spend $1 Billion to Cut Waiting Time in Public Health System

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange disaster risk financing seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (May 7).

World Bank Partners with Government to Develop Catastrophe Fund

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the opening of a World Press Freedom Day exhibition on May 3 at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Western Campus in Montego Bay.

Freedom of the Press Must be Protected – Malahoo Forte

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 172nd Period of Sessions at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday (May 6).

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Gov’t Committed to Protecting Human Rights – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the protection of human rights. He said that the Administration is determined that these rights be respected. “We know that, over the years, Jamaica has promoted and upheld human rights and freedoms of all our citizens, and we believe that these rights should be fully protected. So serious...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

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SOEs Extended in St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland

The House of Representatives, on May 7, approved the extension of the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that have been imposed in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland by 90 days. In his address, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said acting on the advice of the Commissioner of Police and Chief of Defence Staff, it...

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PHOTOS: Minister Tufton at the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Public Relations Executive in the Marketing and Public Relations Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kadian Brown, reads to grade-one students at the Red Hills Primary School in St. Andrew. Occasion was a visit to the school by a team from the JIS to participate in Read Across Jamaica Day today (May 7).

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PHOTOS: Read Across Jamaica with JIS

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). For both events this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.

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Prime Minister Calls on Motorists to Take Greater Care on the Roads

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated his call for motorists to exercise greater care in the use of the roads, to reduce unnecessary accidents that claim the lives of the nation’s children. “I want to make an appeal for sanity and good judgement to be exercised on our roads. If you can’t do it for yourself, do...

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Health Ministry to Review Integrated Vector Management Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to undertake a comprehensive review of the Integrated Vector Management Programme, including methods aimed at mobilising public support, so that citizens can more effectively play their part. “This will occur during the course of this year and the review will look at rightsizing the number of permanent employees in each parish… and… at...

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$31 Billion to Upgrade Public Health Infrastructure

The Government is projecting to spend between $27.2 billion and $31.2 billion over the next five years on public health infrastructure development. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. “This will represent the largest investment in over...