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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).

Cabinet Agrees to Concept Document for Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

Cabinet has agreed to a concept document that is intended to lead to a sexual and reproductive health policy for Jamaica. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the disclosure, noted that although the concept...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is assisted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from right), in unveiling the signage designating the Black River Morass in St. Elizabeth a protected area, during a ceremony on Friday (July 29). Applauding is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is assisted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from right), in unveiling the signage designating the Black River Morass in St. Elizabeth a protected area, during a ceremony on Friday (July 29). Applauding is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Pedro Cays to be Declared Protected Area
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second left); and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), participate in the St. James Parish Emancipation/Independence service in Montego Bay on Sunday (July 31). They are joined by the Mayor’s wife, Shirley Williams (third from left), and Justice of the Peace, Lorna Cohall.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second left); and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), participate in the St. James Parish Emancipation/Independence service in Montego Bay on Sunday (July 31). They are joined by the Mayor’s wife, Shirley Williams (third from left), and Justice of the Peace, Lorna Cohall.

Use Jamaica 60 to Recommit to Nation-Building – Mayor Williams
The 2022 Jamaica Gospel Star, Danielle Mayne, proudly displays her trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was aired on television and streamed on social media on Saturday (July 30).
The 2022 Jamaica Gospel Star, Danielle Mayne, proudly displays her trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was aired on television and streamed on social media on Saturday (July 30).

Danielle Mayne is 2022 Gospel Star
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents an appreciation plaque to Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Leslie Little, during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) COVID-19 Recognition Gala, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (July 28).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents an appreciation plaque to Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Leslie Little, during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) COVID-19 Recognition Gala, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (July 28).

Healthcare Workers Heroes in Covid-19 Response – Dr. Tufton

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the COVID-19 Donor Partners Recognition Banquet held on July 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Honours Partners in Covid-19 Response

More than 30 local and overseas partners have been honoured by the Ministry of Health and Wellness for their invaluable contribution to the national COVID-19 response. Representatives of entities from across the public and private sectors, international organisations and govenments were presented with awards at a COVID-19 Donor Partners Recognition Banquet held on July 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,...
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Angelique Chen of St Mary (centre) shows off her vertical drum planter to patron, Tamica Afflick (left) and Dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, Robert Scott (right) at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
AgricultureYouth

Youth in Agriculture Shine at Denbigh

The best of the country’s youth in agriculture was on full display as the three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got underway on Saturday (July 30). The innovations and best practices by young farmers and agriculture students were the highlight of the opening day which was dubbed ‘Youth Day’. At the youth village, spearheaded by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs,...
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Marketing Officer, Jovaughn Bailey (right), shows patrons an aquaponics unit on day one of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
Culture

‘Bounce Back Denbigh’ Off to a Great Start

The three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got off to a great start on Saturday (July 30) and is already showing signs of a major comeback after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, taking place in May Pen, Clarendon, has been hailed as the ‘bounce back’ Denbigh by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. From...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents 63-year-old Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth with the keys to her new home, which was built under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom unit, constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8 million, was handed over on Friday, July 29.
Housing

63- Year- Old Meakrose Robinson Gets New Home

Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District in Southeast St. Elizabeth was overcome with joy when she received the keys to her new home from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday, July 29. The 63-year old farmer is the latest beneficiary under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom structure was constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8...
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Members of the Ashish Health Care Organisation (in white shirts) assisting persons attending a recent health fair in St. Mary.
CultureEmancipation

‘Free Fun Fair’ at Annotto Bay Sports Complex Monday

A free health fair and fun day will be held at the Annotto Bay Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in St. Mary on Emancipation Day, Monday, August 1. The event, which will get underway at 8:00 a.m., is being hosted by the Indian High Commission in Jamaica in collaboration with the Ashish Health Care and Ashish Community Health Organisation, a non-profit entity...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) converses with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda (centre) and National Water Commission (NWC) President, Mark Barnett (left) during a ceremony to commission into service the $129 million Sandy Ground to Black River Replacement Pipeline in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 29.
Water

PM Commissions Sandy Bank to Black River Replacement Pipeline into Service

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, commissioned into service the $129 million Sandy Bank to Black River Replacement Pipeline Project in St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 29). More than 2,500 residential and commercial customers, institutions and schools served by the pipeline will now have more reliable access to potable water. The project, which was undertaken by the National Water...
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Government Senator, Don Wehby.
Transport

“Cannot Be Business as Usual” on the Roads – Senator Wehby

Government Senator, Don Wehby, says that the new Road Traffic Regulations 2022, will go a far way in restoring law and order on the nation’s roads. Citing the loss of lives and financial strain from road crashes, he said “it cannot be business as usual.” “So, I am in full support of these regulations to overhaul the framework for the...
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