GOJ Minute 1 December 13

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that the Compassionate Care Programme will be fully rolled-out in all public health facilities by the end of the year.

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is exploring the establishment of a transitional permit to make it easier for small farmers to enter the medical cannabis industry.

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton is reminding the public to utilize health centres as the first point of contact for clinical assessments. This to help decrease the strain on the island’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments in hospitals, partly due to the dengue outbreak.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says the Government will be improving the housing stock of residents in West Kingston, following a tour of the community recently.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on the executives of the National Housing Trust (NHT) Board to explore new construction styles that will reduce the cost of housing.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is in the process of creating additional factory space to assist small business operators.