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Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Wednesday (December 15).
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Wednesday (December 15).

Over 1.1M Doses Of Vaccines Now Available

Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says that with over 1.1 million doses of combined vaccines available in Jamaica, there are no “excuses” for persons not to get vaccinated. The Minister who was speaking at a...
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.

CAC Secures Over $14.7 Million On Behalf Of Aggrieved Consumers
The new solar photovoltaic system at the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was installed by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited at a cost of $53.14 million.
The new solar photovoltaic system at the Little Park F3 Pump Station in St. Elizabeth, which was installed by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited at a cost of $53.14 million.

Minister Shaw Commissions Solar-Powered Pump Station At Little Park, St. Elizabeth
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second left) listens attentively to Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (second right) during a tour of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (December 17). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second left) listens attentively to Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (second right) during a tour of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (December 17). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick.

Segments Of SIA Expansion To Come On Stream By Year-End
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examine three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system, during a handover ceremony at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Thursday (December 16). The machines, three of which have been given to the hospital, were provided through the Prime Minister’s Positive Jamaica Foundation.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examine three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system, during a handover ceremony at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Thursday (December 16). The machines, three of which have been given to the hospital, were provided through the Prime Minister’s Positive Jamaica Foundation.

Gov’t Continues Increase Allocations To Combat COVID-19 – PM

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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.
Agriculture

Jamaica Can Capitalise On Us $18 Billion Mango Market

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell, says Jamaica has the potential to expand its foothold in the global market for mango, which is valued at US $18 billion. He noted that in 2020, the country supplied over 291,321 kilograms of the fruit overseas, valuing US$623,190. “But that’s a drop in the bucket compared...
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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.
Health & Wellness

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) and other ailments, requiring oxygen. Three of these have been given to the Bustamante Hospital for Children, while the remainder...
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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).
COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Cards Available December 20

Starting Monday (December 20), digital coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination cards will be available for download by inoculated Jamaicans. Existing physical cards are to be phased out over the next two months and be replaced by digital cards which will be available online via the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ website: vaxcert.moh.gov.jm. This was announced by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....
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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.
Housing

Gov’t Boosting Ability Of NHT To Deliver More Housing Solutions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government is looking to boost the financial ability of the National Housing Trust (NHT) to bring more housing solutions to the market each year. He noted that over the last five years, “the NHT has increased its output by as much as four times what they were producing before. That,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.
Agriculture

AIC To Help Mango Agro Park Investors Access Quality Seedlings

The Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) will assist farmers operating in the new mango agro park in Spring Plain, Clarendon to access quality seedlings for planting. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AIC, Dr. Al Powell, said that the move is part of the phased opening of the new agro park. He was speaking at an investment breakfast at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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COVID-19 Vaccination

PSA | Temporary Closure of Linstead Anglican Church Vaccination Site on December 17, 2021

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that the Linstead Anglican Church Vaccination Site will be closed on Friday, December 17, 2021. Persons with vaccination appointments should instead visit the Linstead Health Centre on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Members of the public is being reminded to visit the permanent vaccination sites in the parishes of...
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