Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says steps are being taken to audit the Ministry’s Enhanced Healthcare Delivery Programme. This, he indicated, is being pursued against the background of concerns raised by clients regarding the state of critical equipment utilised as part of the programme, noting that they have advised that these invariably malfunction. “I have...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the New FACE of Food Stakeholder Engagement Session at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon, on November 3.

Farmers are being encouraged to report losses resulting from larceny to the police, in order to bolster efforts to address the issue. Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Island Advisory Council, Reverend Roy Wickham, says existing measures being implemented by the Government may not be as effective unless the farmer makes a report. “There are those farmers who will tell...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the earthquake that shook sections of Jamaica on October 30 has emphasised the need for stronger social security systems throughout the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The quake, which measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, affected some nine parishes causing minor structural damage. Mr. Charles said the earthquake served as a...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to lead the charge in fostering a more empathetic and gentle society in Jamaica. Mr. Chuck expressed the view that most JPs are inherently “kind and loving” individuals who possess the qualities needed, to help combat the growing issues of incivility and aggression plaguing society. “The...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, participate in the Anti-Gang Week Church Service held at the Rose Town Holiness Christian Church in Kingston today (November 5).

Parish Secretary, Kingston 4-H Clubs, Georgia McPherson (centre) serves stew June plum to a patron at the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club stew festival, held at Brooklyn Park in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on November 4.