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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).

US$8.5 Million For Digitised Integrated Health Information System

The Government is investing US$8.5 million in a digitised integrated health information system. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, informed that the...

Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Mrs. Deidre Hudson-Sinclair (left), displays a cheque presented to the unit by TOTAL Jamaica Ltd., under the Children Against Reckless Driving (CARD) Programme. The cheque represents the first contribution to the refurbishing and construction of pedestrian crossings in high traffic areas across the island. Also participating in the handover exercise are Director for Health, Safety, the Environment and Quality at TOTAL Jamaica Ltd., Mr. Robert Holdsworth (centre) and Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Mr. Kenute Hare. Occasion was the launch of the CARD Programme, on May 19.

Programme Launched To Empower Children To Be Safe On The Roads

Paediatric Consultant, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Natalie McNeil-Beecher, shows an illustration in a children’s book during a reading session with children at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, on May 19. The event was organised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), as part of activities to celebrate Child Month 2021.

PHOTOS: Child Month Activities At Bustamante Hospital for Children

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), hands a tablet to grade two student of the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, in St. James, Kishane Hudson (centre) , as Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, shares in the moment. Occasion was a handing over ceremony hosted by the Prime Minister's Positive Jamaica Foundation, on Friday (May 21), at the school. The organisation donated 30 tablets and one printer to the institution.

Prime Minister Commends Teachers

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

Balance Sheets Of DTIs Indicate Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the opening of the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 21).

5 years ago DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Says Persons Must Be Given Opportunity To Use Unutilised Assets

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says persons must be given the opportunity to use unutilised assets of Government agencies, in order to maximise their potential. “There are many agencies in Jamaica, they hold lands, buildings and other assets, and sometimes they are just there languishing on balance sheets, not being utilised, and not realising the value that they...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 21). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams; Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for North West St. James, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Senator Ransford Braham (partially hidden); Attorney General and Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Hon. Godfrey Dyer.

5 years ago Tourism

$1.3 Billion Harmony Beach Park Opens In Montego Bay

The Harmony Beach Park, in Montego Bay, St. James, developed at a cost of $1.3 billion, was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (May 21). Among the amenities on the 16-acre park are 132 parking spaces, restroom facilities, an activity centre, a jogging trail, a promenade along the beach, and a multipurpose court. There...

5 years ago Coronavirus

COVID-19 Update for Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 123 47,899 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 72 26,788 Males 51 21,108 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 months to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 6 2,608 Hanover 10 1,286 Kingston & St. Andrew 27 13,435 Manchester 6...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom dwelling to Julie Ann Sterling (right), under the social housing programme in Salt Spring, St. James Central, on May 21. At centre is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson.

5 years ago Housing

Government To Make 30,000 Low-Income Housing Solutions Available Over Five Years

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to making 30,000 low-income housing solutions available over the next five years, giving all Jamaicans a chance to be in compliance with the law. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at a St. James Central Social Housing handover ceremony in Salt Spring, St. James, on May 21, said...

5 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Gov’t To Establish Baseline Information On Ingredients In Processed Foods

The Government is looking to establish baseline information on ingredients in processed foods that will heighten consumers’ awareness and assist them in making healthier consumption choices. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who said the Administration will also be pushing for labelling requirements that are clear and easy to understand, including front-of-package...

Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public-Sector HR Practitioners Being Trained In Strategic Workforce Planning

Eighty human resource (HR) practitioners in the public sector are being trained in Strategic Workforce Planning as the Government seeks to improve the capacity of HR departments to plan for staffing needs in their various organisations. This will enable a more holistic view of gaps in the workforce and how these may be addressed to achieve the priorities of government....

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Signs Of Incremental Improvement In Economy Emerging

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says signs of incremental improvement in the economy are beginning to emerge. These, he said, are evidenced in the indicators related to employment and growth, among other areas impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the BOJ’s digital quarterly briefing on Friday (May 21), Mr. Byles said the latest data released by...