Clinical Psychologist at Bellevue Hospital, Jesutofunmi Simpson, is drawing attention to the overlooked workplace stressors actively undermining the mental well-being of the working-class community. Mrs. Simpson specifically highlighted economic struggles, a lack of job satisfaction, and micromanagement from supervisors as key factors driving stress and dissatisfaction among employees. “If your bills are $100,000 and you're making $80,000, you're going to...

Work is advanced to facilitate expansion and upgrading works at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. Providing an update during a recent press briefing at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the project, which includes expansion of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department and improvements to other...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving ahead with plans to expand and modernise the Type V Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre in St. James, as part of the government’s commitment to enhance and develop Jamaica’s primary healthcare facilities. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced that the Ministry has reached an agreement to acquire the lands adjoining...

Members of the public and voluntary organisations interested in providing meals for the homeless, are being encouraged to do so in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby said while the Corporation welcomes community participation in supporting the homeless, all feeding activities should be properly coordinated with the KSAMC. “What we...

The Government is intensifying efforts to modernise primary healthcare facilities across western Jamaica, through the continued rollout of its Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9, Health and Wellness Minister,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is appealing to family members not to abandon their homeless relatives on the streets. “We can build more Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centres, we can build more night shelters, but we have to start now to build a culture of personal responsibility where people take responsibility for their loved ones and...

Homeless persons in Clarendon were treated to meals, care packages, health screenings and other social services by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, in observance of World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day (October 10) was observed in Jamaica under the theme ‘Bridging Gaps in Homelessness: Connecting Persons to Services and Community...