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Director at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) and Clinical Nutritionist at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at The University of the West Indies, Dr. Suzanne Soares-Wynter, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Friday, February 11.
Director at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) and Clinical Nutritionist at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at The University of the West Indies, Dr. Suzanne Soares-Wynter, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Friday, February 11.

Obesity Major Risk Factor For Heart Disease – HFJ

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is placing emphasis on obesity as a major risk factor for heart disease throughout Heart Month – February 2022. The month is being observed under the theme ‘The weigh to a healthy heart’. Speaking...
Minister of Transport and Mining , Hon. Audley Shaw, (second from left), signs a US$34million contract for the extension of the runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James, during a recent ceremony held at the facility. Also signing (from left to right) are President and Chief Executive Officer at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; Director at Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure Limited, James Aikman; and Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe.
Minister of Transport and Mining , Hon. Audley Shaw, (second from left), signs a US$34million contract for the extension of the runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James, during a recent ceremony held at the facility. Also signing (from left to right) are President and Chief Executive Officer at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; Director at Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure Limited, James Aikman; and Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe.

Work To Commence On Runway Extension At Sangster Airport By March 31
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Women In Politics Loving The Experience
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
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).
Social Security

Disabilities Act Takes Effect February 14; Jamaicans Urged To Wear Royal Blue

As the Disabilities Act comes into effect on Monday (February 14), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging Jamaicans to wear royal blue to celebrate the milestone. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, said that the ground-breaking legislation will “promote and protect as well as enhance the full and equal enjoyment of persons with disabilities (PWDs),...
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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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