Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy will headline Issa Trust Foundation’s concert on May 17, which will raise funds for local healthcare initiatives. The event, dubbed ‘For-the-Children’ will be held at the Couples San Souci Resort in St. Mary. Shaggy will be joined by singer and songwriter Lila Ike. The concert continues the Foundation's impressive legacy of hosting high-profile events that...

The Government has received humanitarian and medical supplies valued at $60 million from the Government of the Republic of India. These supplies, which come 30 days ahead of the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, are expected to bolster the nation’s capacity to effectively respond to natural disasters and medical emergencies. The items were officially handed over by High Commissioner...

More than 140 farmers from Pinnock Shafston in Westmoreland received free screenings and wellness services during a health fair and information forum spearheaded by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) on Tuesday, (April 29). The initiative was held in celebration of Farmers’ Month, under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’, and was intended to support the men and women who...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work under the multibillion-dollar project to redevelop the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. Speaking during a visit to the project site on Wednesday (April 30), Dr. Tufton said the work is moving smoothly and “we're on the right track”. “We put a...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are collaborating to observe Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) from April 26 to May 3, which coincides with World Immunization Week. Aligned with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” this year’s emphasis is on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, recognizing that cervical cancer, which...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is open to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges in the health sector. He emphasises, however, that companies offering these systems must provide a change management plan. Dr. Tufton made the declaration while delivering remarks during the launch of local AI company, Vox Technology Limited, at...

Farmers across the country are being invited to Hope Gardens in Kingston for the Thank-A-Farmer Wellness Fair on Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, said this event is part of Farmers’ Month activities. “This year, we are celebrating our food heroes and the message is to thank...