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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system through his Positive Jamaica Foundation to Director of Nursing Services, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (centre), during a handover ceremony at the institution on Thursday (December 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system through his Positive Jamaica Foundation to Director of Nursing Services, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (centre), during a handover ceremony at the institution on Thursday (December 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

PM’s Foundation Makes Donation To Health Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has donated 19 oxygen concentrators to the public health system through his Positive Jamaica Foundation. The machines will be utilised to treat persons with moderate respiratory illnesses resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton highlights a matter of importance while addressing a virtual Covid Conversations press briefing on Wednesday (December 15).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton highlights a matter of importance while addressing a virtual Covid Conversations press briefing on Wednesday (December 15).

Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Cards Available December 20
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon to open Perth Estate Phase 1A in Mandeville, Manchester following the handing over of keys to beneficiaries on December 15. Joining him (from left) are: Citizens Association representative - Horace Haighs; Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; NHT Chairman, Lennox Channer; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Crawford; and Managing Director of NHT, Martin Miller.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon to open Perth Estate Phase 1A in Mandeville, Manchester following the handing over of keys to beneficiaries on December 15. Joining him (from left) are: Citizens Association representative - Horace Haighs; Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; NHT Chairman, Lennox Channer; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Crawford; and Managing Director of NHT, Martin Miller.

Gov’t Boosting Ability Of NHT To Deliver More Housing Solutions
Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.
Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Expresses Shock At The Sudden Passing Of German Ambassador

Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has expressed shock and regret at the sudden passing of His Excellency Stefan Keil, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica. The Ambassador, who presented Credentials to the Governor-General of Jamaica in August, 2021, was keen on working to further strengthen the bilateral relations between...
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Health Ministry To Provide 150,000 Free Self-Testing Kits

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is in the process of acquiring 150,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) self-testing kits, which will be made available to the public free of cost. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement at the COVID conversations press briefing held on December 15. “That process is taking place, as we speak, in terms of determining...
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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and reggae dancehall artiste Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, observes a recording session in the new Black Diamond Music Studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, at the official opening ceremony of the facility on Wednesday (December 15). Seated at the computer is Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform programme, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Meshach Brown.
National SecurityYouth

Music Studio Opens At Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christpher Tufton speaking during a virtual COVID-19 Conversation press briefing held on December 15.
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Persons 18 And Over Can Access COVID-19 Booster Shots

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now providing booster shots to Jamaicans 18 years and older who qualify. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement during a virtual COVID-19 Conversation press briefing held on December 15. Previously, persons 60 years and older, along with healthcare workers, were being provided with booster shots. Dr. Tufton explained that...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
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Vaccine Supply To Improve Next Year – PAHO

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Caption: Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right, front row), celebrates with new homeowners at the handing over of keys and letters of possession to beneficiaries of the Perth Estate Phase 1A development in Mandeville, Manchester, on Wednesday (December 15). (Contributed Photo)
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PM Hands Over Keys To New Homeowners At Perth Estate

Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (Dec. 15), handed over keys to new homeowners in the Perth Estate Phase 1A in Mandeville, Manchester. A total of 112 housing solutions, comprising 30 two-bedroom units and 82 serviced lots have been developed by the National Housing Trust (NHT) during this phase of the project. The houses, which are 840...
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TIU Engages Public Sector Employees In Transformation Discourse

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