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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams, look at a display of disposable face masks. They are joined by Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (second right), and Acting Board Chairman, NHF, Shane Dalling. Occasion was the handover of two million masks by the Health Ministry to benefits schools, frontline personnel, community responders and vulnerable groups, at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Friday (February 11).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams, look at a display of disposable face masks. They are joined by Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (second right), and Acting Board Chairman, NHF, Shane Dalling. Occasion was the handover of two million masks by the Health Ministry to benefits schools, frontline personnel, community responders and vulnerable groups, at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Friday (February 11).

Dr. Tufton Urges Proper Disposal Of Face Masks

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging citizens to properly dispose of used masks to prevent potential environmental hazards. “Dispose of them in a way that preserves the environment. I have seen articles popping up...
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with poultry farmer, Venice Brown, during a meeting with small poultry farmers held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Clarendon Parish Office and online on Friday (February 11), to discuss challenges in the industry.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with poultry farmer, Venice Brown, during a meeting with small poultry farmers held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Clarendon Parish Office and online on Friday (February 11), to discuss challenges in the industry.

Poultry Sector A Priority For Achieving Food Security – Minister Charles Jr.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2022/223 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 10).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2022/223 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 10).

$330 Million Allocated For Business Environment Reforms Project
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the commissioning of a water supply system in Top Aberdeen, St. Elizabeth recently.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the commissioning of a water supply system in Top Aberdeen, St. Elizabeth recently.

30 More Water Shops to be Established
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) discusses the benefits of the oxygen concentrator with Director, Patient Care Services, Northwell Health, Dr. Sandra Lindsay (second right). Looking on (from left) are: Chairman of the Bustamante Hospital for Children’s Management Committee, Kenneth Benjamin; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment and supplies, valued at over US$800,000, to the Government of Jamaica by the United States-based Northwell Health, at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston on Friday (Feb. 11).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) discusses the benefits of the oxygen concentrator with Director, Patient Care Services, Northwell Health, Dr. Sandra Lindsay (second right). Looking on (from left) are: Chairman of the Bustamante Hospital for Children’s Management Committee, Kenneth Benjamin; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment and supplies, valued at over US$800,000, to the Government of Jamaica by the United States-based Northwell Health, at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston on Friday (Feb. 11).

Jamaica Receives More Than US$800,000 Worth of Medical Supplies

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