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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), is shown a sample in viral transport media by Chief Medical Lab Technician, National Virology Reference Laboratory, Evan Edwards (seated right). This is a chemical composition in liquid form that sustains a virus for testing. The Minister was on a tour of the newly upgraded lab housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on (March 11). Others (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Head of the Microbiology Department, UHWI, Dr. Allison Nicholson.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), is shown a sample in viral transport media by Chief Medical Lab Technician, National Virology Reference Laboratory, Evan Edwards (seated right). This is a chemical composition in liquid form that sustains a virus for testing. The Minister was on a tour of the newly upgraded lab housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on (March 11). Others (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Head of the Microbiology Department, UHWI, Dr. Allison Nicholson.

Frontline Health Workers Encouraged to get Influenza ‘A’ Vaccination

Frontline health workers are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. This call comes from Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who has assured that Jamaica has an adequate supply of the...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (left), and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, peruse a document prior to last Saturday’s (March 12) closing ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston officers for participants in the just concluded six-month Argentine Spanish Language Training course. The course was organised by the Ministry under a South-South Cooperation programme between Jamaica and Argentina.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (left), and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, peruse a document prior to last Saturday’s (March 12) closing ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston officers for participants in the just concluded six-month Argentine Spanish Language Training course. The course was organised by the Ministry under a South-South Cooperation programme between Jamaica and Argentina.

Government Officers Complete Six-Month Argentine Spanish Training Programme
Founder of the True United Sisters (TUS) community development organisation, Karen Sudu (right), shares a moment with outstanding educator and TUS volunteer, Paulette Stephenson (2nd left), who was honoured by entity. Also sharing the moment, from left, are: South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Regional Director, Maureen Golding; and Rural Sociologist, Bureau of Women
Founder of the True United Sisters (TUS) community development organisation, Karen Sudu (right), shares a moment with outstanding educator and TUS volunteer, Paulette Stephenson (2nd left), who was honoured by entity. Also sharing the moment, from left, are: South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Regional Director, Maureen Golding; and Rural Sociologist, Bureau of Women's Affairs, Venisa Clarke-Lee. The occasion was a recent health and information fair, organised by TUS, at the Bog Walk branch of the Power of Faith Ministry, in St. Catherine.

Bog Walk Residents Benefit From Health Fair
Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton (right) discusses the upgrade of the Virology Lab at the University during a tour of the Microbiology Lab with (L-R) Dr, Carl Bruce, Senior Director, University Hospital of the West Indies, Lecturer, Nicole Christian, University of the West Indies, Dr. Ivan Vickers and Dr. Winston De La Haye, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The Minister toured the facility on Friday, March 11, 2016.
Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton (right) discusses the upgrade of the Virology Lab at the University during a tour of the Microbiology Lab with (L-R) Dr, Carl Bruce, Senior Director, University Hospital of the West Indies, Lecturer, Nicole Christian, University of the West Indies, Dr. Ivan Vickers and Dr. Winston De La Haye, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The Minister toured the facility on Friday, March 11, 2016.

The National Virology Laboratory in Jamaica is now equipped to test for Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses
Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Christopher Tufton and U.S Ambassador H.E Luis G. Moreno
Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Christopher Tufton and U.S Ambassador H.E Luis G. Moreno

U.S. Ambassador Makes Courtesy Call on Dr. Christopher Tufton

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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), is shown a sample in viral transport media by Chief Medical Lab Technician, National Virology Reference Laboratory, Evan Edwards (seated right). This is a chemical composition in liquid form that sustains a virus for testing. The Minister was on a tour of the newly upgraded lab housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on (March 11). Others (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Head of the Microbiology Department, UHWI, Dr. Allison Nicholson.
Health & Wellness

Jamaica Fully Equipped to Test For Zika

Jamaica no longer has to send samples overseas to test for suspected cases of the Zika Virus (ZikV). This, as the National Virology Reference Laboratory, housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), is now fully equipped to test for viral infections. This follows upgrading work undertaken at a cost of $10 million. The improvements have also provided...
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An array of baked items using cashew as a main ingredient made by the Spanish Town Primary School 4-H Club and sold under that group’s ‘Just Right’ brand. The occasion was the Jamaica 4-H Club’s Achievement Day for St. Catherine, held Thursday, March 10, at the Friendship Primary School in the parish, under the theme – ‘Youth Entrepreneurship, Stimulating Economic Growth and Development’.
Agriculture

Youth Impact on Agriculture Highlighted

Young people are contributing significantly to the transformation of agriculture in Jamaica and have begun to make a significant impact on the way business is conducted in the sector. Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Centre Co-ordinator, Andre Anderson, says young farmers are applying new methodologies learnt to their operations and the country is reaping the rewards. “It’s no surprise. In a...
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Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and Gender, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Chairman, Danny Brownie, during the entity’s music business seminar, held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, on Friday, March 11. Ms. Grange was the guest speaker.
Culture

Music Practitioners Encouraged to use the New Media Regime

Newly appointed Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture, and Gender, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging local music practitioners to use the new media regime in order to maximize on the current and potential derivable benefits of their craft. Speaking at the Jamaica Music Society’s (JAMMS) music business seminar at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, on Friday, March 11, Ms. Grange...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses sector representatives during a stakeholders meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday, March 11. Also participating were, from left: Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Dennis Hickey; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Encouraged by the Outcome of Stakeholder Meetings in Montego Bay

Newly appointed Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is encouraged by feedback which he received from sector stakeholders with whom he met at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on Friday, March 11, as part of his schedule of familiarization activities. Speaking with JIS News following meetings with representatives of the Association of Jamaica Attractions Limited (AJAL), craft traders, and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd right), listens as Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), addresses staff at a meeting at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices on Friday, March 11. Also listening, from second left, are: State Minister, Hon. Rudyard Spencer; and Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.
Finance & Public Service

State Minister Commits to Ensuring Jamaica Meets IMF Targets

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is committed to ensuring that Jamaica fulfills the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) targets for the January to March quarter and, by extension, the 2015/16 fiscal year. This, by using her knowledge and experience in business, gained locally and internationally, to guide her engagements...
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Culture

Cultural and Creative Industries vital to Economic Growth – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sports (CGES), Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has stressed the need for all Jamaicans to recognize the contribution of the Cultural and Creative Industries to the Jamaican economy. She earlier today addressed an audience of Record Producers, Music Publishers, Artists, Songwriters and Composers among other industry players, at the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Music...
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