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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the official handover ceremony for nine healthcare facilities that were upgraded under the Strengthening Health Care Facilities in the Caribbean or ‘Smart’ Project by UKaid, recently.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the official handover ceremony for nine healthcare facilities that were upgraded under the Strengthening Health Care Facilities in the Caribbean or ‘Smart’ Project by UKaid, recently.

Health Centres Upgraded To Climate-Smart Facilities

Nine of 12 healthcare facilities that were upgraded under the Strengthening Health Care Facilities in the Caribbean or ‘Smart’ Project have been officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The handover took place during a recent ceremony...
Mandeville Regional Hospital.
Mandeville Regional Hospital.

Outpatient Clinics Relocated to Mandeville Regional Hospital
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), look on as member of the disabled community, Shane Simpson, does research on a computer donated by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Occasion was the launch of the Special Groups Programme by the USF, at the Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation in Portmore on Friday (February 11).
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), look on as member of the disabled community, Shane Simpson, does research on a computer donated by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Occasion was the launch of the Special Groups Programme by the USF, at the Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation in Portmore on Friday (February 11).

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force’s (JCCF) Senior Command Conference held at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (Feb. 12).
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force’s (JCCF) Senior Command Conference held at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (Feb. 12).

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon Daryl Vaz.
EducationTechnology

Gov’t Committed to Providing Opportunities in STEM for Women and Girls

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Government will continue to provide the necessary support to help girls and young women harness their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “It is imperative that women and girls, for generations to come, know and take their place in science without any reservation. This Ministry is committed to...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), tour flood-damaged areas in Port Maria, St. Mary on February 9.
Local Government

Further Assistance Coming For Flood-affected Parishes

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says representation will be made to Cabinet to address flood damage in the parishes of Portland, St. Ann, and St. Mary. He was speaking to journalists during a stop in Porta Maria on Wednesday (February 9), as part of a tour of the three parishes. The tour was to get...
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland , Dr. Marcia Graham.
Health & Wellness

Get All Age-appropriate Cancer Screenings – Dr. Graham

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging residents to get all the necessary age-appropriate cancer screenings to ensure early detection of the disease. These, she said, include a pap smear, breast exam, digital rectal exam or testing of the faeces. “We are seeing younger and younger persons who are [presenting] with cancers, and we are also...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Senior Director for Project Implementation at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer, (left) look at a drain along a section of the Runaway Bay main road in St. Ann. The Minister visited the parish on February 9 to evaluate damage following recent heavy rains.
Local Government

Runaway Bay Drainage System To Improve

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that steps will be taken to improve the drainage system along the Runaway Bay main road in St. Ann to prevent further flooding. He was speaking on Wednesday (February 9) following a tour of sections of Portland, St. Mary, and St. Ann, that were affected by recent heavy rains....
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Finance & Public Service

Jamaicans Urged To Regularise Their Status

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans to regularise their status in order to get into the formal economy and benefit from various services to improve their welfare. She was addressing the third staging of the Ministry’s Wealth Summit held virtually on February 9 under the theme: ‘New Year,...
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