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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister Tufton

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Deputy Prime Minister
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson, delivers remarks at the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3).
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson, delivers remarks at the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3).

Farmers Urged to Invest in Drone Technology
Director for Training Infrastructure Development at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dwayne Bent.
Director for Training Infrastructure Development at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dwayne Bent.

HEART/NSTA Trust Enhances National TVET System
Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).
Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).

Thousands of Persons Take Part in Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Build Communities of Hope and Inspiration around Children – Minister McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on all members of society to protect children and build communities of hope and inspiration around them that promote respect for life. He made the appeal while addressing the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony at the Secret Gardens downtown Kingston on May 5....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.
Tourism

TEF Seeks 25 Innovators for Tourism Innovation Incubator

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is seeking 25 Jamaican innovators to participate in the second Tourism Innovation Incubator. The initiative is designed to identify and develop groundbreaking ideas that can significantly enhance Jamaica's tourism industry, both locally and globally. Interested persons have until Monday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. to submit their applications via the TEF’s website at www.tef.gov.jm/incubator. Executive...
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President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green, addresses the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3). Agrofest will be held on May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, starting at 7:00 am.
AgricultureYouth

‘Agrofest 2024’ Promises Fun for the Entire Family

Kingston and St. Andrew ‘Agrofest 2024’ promises to be a fun-filled event with several entertaining activities for the entire family, while showcasing the best of agriculture in the Corporate Area. The event, being staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer
TourismTransport

SIA Runway Extension a Boost for Tourism, Trade

The Sangster International Airport (SIA) runway extension is being hailed as a major milestone for Jamaica's aviation sector, enhancing safety and security, while boosting tourism and trade by attracting more flights, passengers and increased cargo flows. The extension, which forms part of a US$70 million upgrading programme at the Montego Bay-based airport, has increased the takeoff range from 2662 meters...
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Winner of the Best Overall Presentation Award at the 2023 National Health Research Conference, Selena Lewis, presents her research findings at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Health & Wellness

Men Among Those Less Likely to Stick to Hypertension Medication

A study on adherence to taking medication in hypertensive patients, has found that men are among those less likely to stick to their medication regimen. Low adherence was also found among unmarried persons, the unemployed, smokers and persons below the age of 60. The award-winning study titled: ‘Influence of Health Systems on Hypertensive Patients’ Self-Reported Medication Adherence in Jamaica and...
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