The Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as the country continues to experience higher-than-normal temperatures. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Health Promotion and Education Officer, Gerald Miller, says the combination of high temperatures and prolonged sun exposure can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations such...

The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) Students’ Union Council members have set their sights on impacting the lives of 600 students through their annual Teach the Youth Summer Programme and call for support in making the programme a success. Under the theme, ‘Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders, Unlocking Potential’, the UTech Students’ Union Council officially launched the community outreach programme and commemorated...

After a three-year absence, the New Jersey-based Help Jamaica Medical Mission is scheduled to return to Jamaica from September 6 to 14, and will serve some seven communities in Kingston, St. Thomas, and St. Catherine. Founder and President of the Help Jamaica Medical Mission, Dr. Robert Clarke, said the organisation has been travelling to Jamaica since 2010 and has attended...

     

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), receives a donation of Maternal Care Equipment to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, from the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation, during a visit at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on July 7. Others present at the handover are (from left) Representative from the Foundation, Mitzie Williams; Foundation Manager, Alicia...

Ground was broken on Friday (July 7) for the $5.3 million indigent housing solution to be constructed in Coley Mountain, Manchester. The beneficiary is Leroy Rodney Dwyer, who lives in the area. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie said political affiliation was not a requirement to qualify for an indigent house....

Residents of Somerset in Manchester now have access to free potable water following the opening of a water shop in the area. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially opened the facility on Friday, (July 7). The Somerset facility, which was constructed at a cost of $21 million, will provide 40,000 gallons of potable water...