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May 13, 2026
Tufton announces major governance overhaul in public health sector from June 1
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says all internal audit units across the public health system will be required to submit reports directly to the ministry from June 1 under new accountability…
May 13, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Anatomy of failure - Former UHWI chairman says recommendations for correction not followed by management
Wayne Chai Chong said the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) board he led for about a year from December 2022 had identified corrective steps for a litany of problems later flagged by the…
May 13, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Relief red flag - Up to February, ODPEM spend only 1.8 per cent of cash donations meant to assist Hurricane Melissa victims
Four months after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction, particularly across southern and western Jamaica, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had…
May 13, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Former Maroon chiefs accusing Chief Currie of manipulating upcoming election
WESTERN BUREAU:
Former colonels Meredith Rowe and Ferron Williams, who plan to contest the upcoming Accompong Maroon leadership elections, have raised concerns about the process, which is being…
May 13, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Finally, period poverty gets attention from the authorities
Period poverty in Jamaica is to be addressed by the government, according to Health Minister Christopher Tufton, who made the announcement during his Sectoral debate in parliament on Tuesday.
Period…
May 13, 2026
King Charles lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
King Charles III laid out on Wednesday the British government’s legislative program for the coming year or so, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer fought to remain in power following rising discontent…
May 13, 2026
‘More Good Days, Together’ Seprod promotes mental health awareness among staff
The Seprod Group of Companies is highlighting the importance of employee well-being this Mental Health Awareness Month through a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging open conversations, reducing…
May 13, 2026
Bellevue Hospital urges greater support for maternal mental health
Bellevue Hospital is calling for greater national attention to maternal mental health as Jamaica joins the world in observing Maternal Mental Health Month, emphasising the need for stronger support…
May 13, 2026
by Keisha Hill
77% of Caribbean mental health patients not getting care
Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is just as essential as physical health. Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, conversations surrounding emotional…