Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on August  2, signed a contract worth $38 million for the expansion of the Haemodialysis unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James. Speaking at the signing ceremony, held at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), in Montego Bay, Dr. Ferguson said the expanded unit will accommodate more...

Chairperson of the National Commission on Reparations (NCR), Professor Verene Shepherd, is urging Jamaicans to educate themselves about reparation, as the country continues to suffer from the legacies of slavery. “Slavery is not too remote in the past for it to have contemporary relevance. The relationship between historical injustices, persistent poverty, and diminishing opportunities and development are poorly understood by...

The technological competence of the nation’s teachers and students is expected to be significantly improved under the Microsoft Jamaica Inc. Partners in Learning Programme. An agreement was signed between Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites and Country Manager, Microsoft Jamaica Inc., Marcelle Smart to embark on the initiative, which will see the computer software company providing training, technical support...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says with the number of children and young people who attended the annual Emancipation Vigil at the historic Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann, on July 31, the event is set for continued growth. “This is exactly what we want to see - our parents bringing out our children to see the...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, has emphasised the need to increase climate change awareness among Jamaicans, noting that the issue is “everybody’s business.” Mr. Pickersgill said tackling the effects of climate change on Jamaica will require a communal approach, “as we will all be affected.” The Minister was speaking at the launch of a...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says there would be far reaching implications if Jamaica withdrew or suspended its membership from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Minister was responding to comments made in the media by the Opposition that Jamaica should temporarily suspend its membership in CARICOM. In a statement to the Senate on...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is urging young people to get involved in nation building, noting that giving genuine national service helps the recipient as it does the server. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the call as she expressed appreciation to 81 persons who received medals of appreciation for service to the nation, at a colourful ceremony, held...