The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) redevelopment project has entered its third and final phase, which entails the building and installation of medical equipment and apparatus over the next 30 months. The works started on October 16 and are expected to be completed in 2026. “In this phase three, the designs are being finalised to incorporate all the internal components in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has underscored the importance of defensive driving, given the significant public health implications of road accidents. “Road traffic accidents are a public health crisis and concern, though, oftentimes, it is not placed in that category,” the Minister said. He was speaking during the fourth Crash-Free Defensive Driving Workshop, at the...

Concern is being raised by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, about the rise in the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Jamaicans, including children. Speaking recently at a public health lecture at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Tufton urged Jamaicans to be more mindful of their diets, as “the cost of sickness is not worth...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the reopening of Crab Circle in Kingston on November 23. The popular streetside food stop was ordered closed by the Public Health Department on October 5 due to sanitary concerns. The facility has since been cleaned, sanitised and upgraded, with bathrooms for vendors and patrons added. The vendors underwent training and certification...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that boys must be socialised to become responsible leaders in the society, who will be able to take care of their well-being and provide for their future families. “It is important that we recognise that we have a duty, almost a responsibility to [empower] those whom we have responsibility for,...

Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James officially opened its new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite on Wednesday (November 22), marking a major achievement in enhancing eyecare services across Western Jamaica. Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Charmaine Scarlett, noted the transformative impact of the new facility, which is a joint initiative of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the Eye...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Veterinary Services Division, through its surveillance, monitoring and laboratory services, is ensuring that the country’s food supply is free from antibiotic residue, pesticides, hormones, and environmental contaminants...