Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, has welcomed the expansion of pharmacy services in primary care across the parish, describing it as a significant benefit made possible...

As of July 1, 2026, the national minimum wage will increase by $1,000, moving from $16,000 to $17,000 per 40-hour work week. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, recently reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing regional defence and security cooperation across the Caribbean, as...

With the National Health Fund (NHF) providing subsidy for 28 illnesses, this represents 80 per cent coverage of the conditions defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), as chronic illnesses....

Residents of Portland now have access to electrocardiogram (ECG) services across all three health districts as the parish’s Health Department continues to expand and enhance service delivery for its clients....

The St. Thomas Police Youth Club Movement has launched what it is describing as a “bold and forward-thinking” podcast to amplify youth voices in the parish and strengthen community engagement....

The Westmoreland Public Health Department has deployed more than 1,500 bait stations in several communities as part of its ongoing rodent control programme across the parish. Chief Public Health Inspector...

The next generation of Jamaican farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs were front and centre at the Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann on Thursday (March 19), as the St. Ann...