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Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday, March 9.
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday, March 9.

St. James Health Dept. Extends ‘mop up/catch up’ Campaign

The St. James Health Department has extended its ‘mop up/catch up’ campaign until August 2023 as the Ministry of Health and Wellness moves to get more children immunised. Addressing the regular monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on...
Director of Environmental Management, Conservation Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, is presented with the educational children’s activity and colouring book ‘POPs and the Family’ by Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Denise Antonio. The book, which is intended for national distribution, is a specialised public-education product designed to help children identify and avoid persistent organic pollutants (POPs) commonly found in certain industries and substances in Jamaica. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday (March 9) at NEPA’s offices in Kingston. UNDP and NEPA are undertaking the public-education initiative as part of a comprehensive national project to reduce and eventually eliminate the importation, stockpiling and use of sources of POPs in Jamaica. POPs are present in widely used chemicals such as dielectric fluids in electrical equipment, flame retardants and pesticides. Exposure to POPs is hazardous to human health and has been linked to chronic illnesses, certain cancers, birth defects, and dysfunctional immune and reproductive systems.
Director of Environmental Management, Conservation Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, is presented with the educational children’s activity and colouring book ‘POPs and the Family’ by Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Denise Antonio. The book, which is intended for national distribution, is a specialised public-education product designed to help children identify and avoid persistent organic pollutants (POPs) commonly found in certain industries and substances in Jamaica. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday (March 9) at NEPA’s offices in Kingston. UNDP and NEPA are undertaking the public-education initiative as part of a comprehensive national project to reduce and eventually eliminate the importation, stockpiling and use of sources of POPs in Jamaica. POPs are present in widely used chemicals such as dielectric fluids in electrical equipment, flame retardants and pesticides. Exposure to POPs is hazardous to human health and has been linked to chronic illnesses, certain cancers, birth defects, and dysfunctional immune and reproductive systems.

PHOTOS: UNDP Hands Over Educational Children’s Book to NEPA
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.
The birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in Blenheim, Hanover.

Hanover Municipal Corporation Wants Bustamante Museum Established in the Parish
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Bertel Moore, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the new boiler system and room at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the parish, on Friday (March 10).
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Bertel Moore, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the new boiler system and room at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the parish, on Friday (March 10).

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to Take Social Cases from Hospital
Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Valence Jordan.
Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Valence Jordan.

Persons with Glaucoma Family History Urged to Get Screened

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Councillors attending the monthly sitting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on March 9.
Local Government

Municipal Corporation Still Pursuing Plans to Name Ministry Building After Late Hon. Shahine Robinson

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation is still pursuing plans to have the new Ministry of Labour and Social Security building in St. Ann’s Bay named in honour of the late Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson. The building, which was constructed at a cost of approximately $527 million, was officially opened in September 2020. Members of the Council have indicated that...
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Unvaccinated Persons Still Being Hospitalised for COVID-19

Citizens of Westmoreland are being encouraged to take the COVID-19 shot as unvaccinated persons are still being hospitalised with the illness. The advice came from Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation held in Savanna-la-Mar on March 9. “Since February 1, we have had 10 suspected deaths that...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a site visit to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, on Friday, March 3.
Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

Expansion of ‘Adopt-A-Clinic’ Initiative in St. James

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Adopt-a-Clinic’ initiative continues to expand in St. James, with the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type Five) next in line for the philanthropic programme. The Adopt-a-Clinic programme seeks to proactively leverage the support of the Jamaican private sector and diaspora to play a more critical role in improving the primary healthcare system. Health and...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), officially commissions the $200-million upgraded Watermount Water Supply System in St. Catherine, recently. Others participating (from left) are Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott; Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Audley Thompson and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Water

Residents in Watermount and Other Areas Now Have Access to Potable Water

More than 7,000 residents in and around the Watermount area of St. Catherine now have access to potable water from the $220-million upgraded system. The communities being served by the Watermount Water Supply System are Mendez, Back Pasture, Cudjoe’s Hill, Old Works, Watermount, Barry and Pedro. It was developed by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). The St. Catherine Municipal...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), commissions a newly-built water shop in Commodore, Portland Eastern, on Friday (March 10). Sharing the moment (from second left) are Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz; Permanent Secretary in the Local Government Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
Local Government

Local Government Ministry Commits $50M to National Drought Response

The national response to the meteorological drought now impacting Jamaica has been boosted with a $50 million commitment from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the provision will complement the $100 million announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, earlier this month, to ramp up drought mitigation measures. “The $100...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines automated bedding installed at the Portland Infirmary’s newly built male ward during a tour on Friday (March 10), following the official opening ceremony. Among those looking on (from left) are Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, where the infirmary is located, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Matron of the infirmary, Carmeltia Holson.
Local Government

New Male Ward Opened at Portland Infirmary

Male residents of Portland Infirmary are now occupying a new ward, which was built at a cost of $45 million. The facility, which was officially opened on Friday (March 10) by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, follows the construction of a new female ward at a cost of $15 million, in 2018. Speaking during the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), examines the new boiler system installed at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, with Director of Pharmacy Services at the National Health Fund (NHF), Clive Harris (right), following a commissioning ceremony for the facility on Friday (March 10).
Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital Gets New $29 Million Boiler System

A new $29 million energy-efficient boiler system has been installed at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. The new Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)-powered facility and boiler room were officially commissioned into service by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a ceremony on Friday (March 10). The project was funded by the Ministry in collaboration with...
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