The Government is calling on households across the island to participate in the upcoming national clean-up days later this month, geared towards eradicating mosquito breeding sites and beautifying communities. At a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Government at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Portland, on Thursday (January 9), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring citizens not to take non-paracetamol-based medication if they suspect they may have dengue fever, as this may cause bleeding. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on Thursday (January 9), Dr. Graham advised that if a person has a fever, he or she should use...

Schools are being urged to comply with the new sugar limit for sweetened beverages being sold or served on their campuses. Effective January 1, sweetened drinks with total sugar concentration exceeding a maximum of five grams/100 ml, are restricted from schools. This is a reduction from the limit of six grams/100ml implemented in January 2019. All schools are required to...

Ten children suffering from various cardiac complications are undergoing corrective surgeries at the Bustamante Hospital for Children this week, during Chain of Hope’s medical mission to the island. The 18-member team from the United Kingdom (UK)-based charity has been performing the life-saving procedures at the hospital in St. Andrew since Monday (January 6). Included are two specialist cardiac surgeons, one...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is investing more than $1.7 billion to strengthen security protocols at public health facilities within the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). Contracts were signed today (January 3), between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and local security firms, Marksman Limited, Shalk Electronic Security Limited, Atlas Group Incorporated Limited, Modern Investigation and Security Limited...

Twenty-one public servants in St. Catherine were recognised by the Cherry Youth Society in West Central St. Catherine, at a function held in the community’s square on New Year’s Day (January 1). The persons were selected from the communities of Content, Dover and Cherry. They are serving in the teaching and nursing professions, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jamaica Constabulary...

Approximately 450 homeless and elderly persons across St. Ann were treated to meals and offered care packages on New Year’s Day (January 1), by veteran Correctional Officer, Donovan Small. Mr. Small and his team of volunteers journeyed to more than 10 communities, including St. Ann’s Bay, Bamboo, Brown’s Town and Philadelphia, distributing food and offering words of encouragement to the...