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Minister of Health and Wellness,​ Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (File photo)
Minister of Health and Wellness,​ Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (File photo)

Gov’t Prioritising Mental Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is prioritising mental health interventions in order to address issues that have surfaced or might occur as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In delivering his message for World Mental Health Day, which...
Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.
Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.

New Handwashing Stations Being Built to Strengthen Infant and Primary School Preparations for New Academic Year
Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

More Healthcare Workers in the West to Deal With COVID-19
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry's digital COVID-19 Conversation, held at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 8.

Volunteers to Play Important Role in Mental Health Response Programme
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 8.
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on October 8.

Public Health Inspector Calls on Residents to Cover Water Storage Containers Properly

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Health & WellnessLocal Government

Two Sisters Cave Remains Closed to Public UDC Concerned for Public Safety

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) notes with concern, the reports of illegal access to its property and the wanton disregard for public health and safety by members of the public trespassing at Two Sisters Cave, Hellshire, St. Catherine. The Corporation takes this opportunity to reiterate that Two Sisters Cave is not open to public access at this time and cautions...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, tour BPO facilities in the Montego Bay Freezone in St. James, on Thursday, October 8.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages BPO Sector to Continue Adhering to Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to continue adhering to established COVID-19 safety protocols. During a tour of several facilities at the Montego Bay Freezone, in St. James, on October 8, to examine the protocols that are in place, he told journalists that the measures have been consistent...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Western Jamaica Community Leaders Meeting at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (October 8).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Seeks COVID-19 Mental Health Ambassadors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on civil society organisations across Jamaica to become ambassadors for the COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at addressing the psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with the virus. The initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), aims to provide community-based support as well as create...
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CoronavirusTransport

Alternative Location for Appointments for the Spanish Town Road ITA Depot

In light of the temporary closure of the Spanish Town Road Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) following the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location, the Authority is advising persons with scheduled appointments between October 12 -15, 2020 at that location to, instead, visit the Harbour View Depot located on St. Thomas Boulevard for these appointments....
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Jamaica Chamber of Commerce President, Lloyd Distant Jr.
CommerceCoronavirus

JCC President says COVID-19 has Highlighted Vulnerability of Informal Economy

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President, Lloyd Distant Jr., says the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the need for more businesses to be brought into the formal economy. He said that Government could help these informal operators make the transition, by implementing policy measures. Speaking during the Rotary Club of Kingston’s digital meeting on Thursday (October 8),...
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