Health Dept Orders a School canteen and a Supermarket Closed. The St. James Health Department has ordered the immediate closure of the Cornwall College canteen due to health concerns.
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Jamaica’s Food Insecurity: UN Report Highlights Findings
Jamaica's Food Insecurity. A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed that 55.1 percent of Jamaica's population experienced moderate to severe food insecurity between 2021 and 2023.
Allegations of Negligence at Bustamante Hospital for Children
Allegations of Negligence at Bustamante Hospital for Children. Dr. Alfred Dawes, the Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, has stressed the importance of a comprehensive response. He urges the Ministry of Health to address the allegations of negligence at Bustamante Hospital for Children. He calls for a thorough investigation to ensure transparency. The allegations of … Continue reading Allegations of Negligence at Bustamante Hospital for Children
Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.
According to Senator Peter Bunting, Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Jamaica's public health care system is in its worst shape since independence. Bunting claims that the current state of the public health system is deplorable and the most run-down it has been in decades. Senator Bunting commented during his recent contribution to the … Continue reading Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.
Mayor Bertel Moore shed tears over conditions at Savanna-la-Mar hospital.
According to reports, the Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Bertel Moore, cried when he witnessed the terrible condition of the overcrowded accident and emergency wards at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital. He stressed that the government must address the problem of inadequate bed space at the hospital; to prevent children and adults from sharing the cramped space on the … Continue reading Mayor Bertel Moore shed tears over conditions at Savanna-la-Mar hospital.
Man in wheelchair killed in a vehicle collision in Portland.
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis addressed a committee of Parliament Tuesday, April 18, 2023. And she expressed concerns about the lengthy time it takes to get financial statements from the various ministries and departments of Government.
Minister Cuthbert Flynn should apologize for her bad judgment instead of making excuses.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if everybody took responsibility for their bad judgment? Instead, we often attempt to justify our mistakes by making ridiculous excuses. And in doing so, we appear tone-deaf, stupid, or out of touch with reality.
The Gleaner exposed Blue Zone for importing substandard long-grain rice.
Trending in Jamaica News: The Gleaner exposed Blue Zone for importing substandard long-grain rice. The Jamaican people should be thankful for the Jamaica Gleaner. Because even though it is slanted toward the Government, it is fearless when it comes to exposing Government corruption. Had it not been for great investigative journalism, the public might not … Continue reading The Gleaner exposed Blue Zone for importing substandard long-grain rice.