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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (standing, second right), observes as (seated, from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bioprist Group, Dr. Guna Muppuri; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them undertaking an initiative to expand Jamaica’s health tourism and medical education offerings. Also observing (standing, from left) are Deputy Dean for International Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Campus, Dr. Winston De La Haye; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards. The signing took place during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (May 18).

Health Training Institute To Be Established In Mobay

A US$17-million health training institute, which will expand Jamaica’s offerings in health tourism and medical education, is to be established in Montego Bay, St. James. Expected to open its doors by the latest June next year, the institute, which will...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

$300 Million On Phase One Of ‘Paint The City, Paint The Town’ Project

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 18.

Electric Vehicle Council Established

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

$650 Million To Develop Communities In Parts Of The Island

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

NSWMA Spends $1.9 Billion To Collect Garbage

Principal of Anchovy High, Lavern Stewart.

5 years ago Education

Principals Come Together To Address Issues In St. James

A group of principals from traditional and non-traditional high schools in St. James have joined forces to address issues affecting the education sector in the parish. The Coalition of Principals from Anchovy High, Mount Alvernia High, Irwin High, Maldon High, Green Pond High, St. James High, St. James and Spot Valley High schools and Cornwall College have been working together for over a year to increase the effectiveness...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Must Remain Vigilant To Prevent Dengue Fever

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says persons must remain vigilant in preventing dengue fever, as the Aedes index is on the increase in the parish. “We have seen an upward trend in our Aedes index from around 10 per cent in February, just under 12 per cent in March, and up to 16.4 per cent as...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing the recent sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

5 years ago Works / Construction

Senate Approves Public Procurement National Development Project Order And Resolution 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project is expected to advance the development of and accelerate economic growth in the area. The Project, to be executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), will comprise works relating to the Montego Bay Perimeter Road; the Barnett Street/West...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives recently, under the theme ‘The New FACE of Food’. (Michael Sloley Photo)

5 years ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Gov’t Looking To Tap Into The Global Ackee Market

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries is looking to cultivate approximately 1,000 acres of ackee over the next three years through public-private partnership. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says this venture is being embarked as the Government looks to tap into the global ackee market where “we have a competitive advantage”. He was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the House of Representatives during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation, under the theme ‘The New FACE of Food’.

5 years ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Gov’t Earmarks $635M For Irrigation And Deep Well Agricultural Projects

The Government will be spending $605 million this year to lay irrigation pipelines and strengthen capacity-building initiatives within the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the funds will also be used to construct a global gap facility, adding that another $300 million has been earmarked to dig wells in Paranasuss in Clarendon. He made the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Operations Manager, Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), Vivette Webber-McLaughlin, during a tour of the PSRA Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Harsher Penalties For Taking Contraband Into Prison

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says legislation that governs contraband within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), is to be amended. Speaking with journalists during a recent tour of the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, Mr. Samuda argued that the current legislative framework of the DCS is “antiquated and...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination drive, during a virtual press briefing on May 13.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Says COVID-19 Trends Moving In Right Direction, Urges Continued Vigilance

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) trends are moving in the right direction, but continues to implore Jamaicans to maintain the health and safety measures. “We have to continue to be cautious. Hospitalisations are going down, the positivity rate is going down, the [virus] reproductive rate is below one – all suggesting...