Tufton Stands by CRH’s Renovation

Tufton Stands by CRH’s Renovation

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton remains resolute, that the decision to repair the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) is better than rebuilding it. In the midst of the controversy, the Minister airs his support for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP’s)...
JMDA Accepts GOJ Compensation Package

JMDA Accepts GOJ Compensation Package

The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association is among the public sector groups that have accepted the government’s latest compensation package. With the deadline for the sectors to accept this offer fast approaching, the President says while it is not a...
Toddler Killed During Domestic Dispute

Toddler Killed During Domestic Dispute

A two-year-old boy was on Sunday fatally shot and a man was taken into custody by police in Trelawny following the tragedy. Reports are that the murder occurred during a dispute between the child’s stepfather and another relative that rapidly escalated. A...
$300M Medical Facility by JACDEN and Partners

$300M Medical Facility by JACDEN and Partners

JACDEN group of companies is partnering with ComBioMed and officials from Cuba to construct a medical facility in Jamaica. Chairman of the group Dennis Brown says the intention of the project is to minimize strenuous health costs for citizens.  Yesterday they did a...
Opposition: “Spend More Money on KPH”

Opposition: “Spend More Money on KPH”

The Opposition is calling on the government to create more investments at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) to help healthcare workers to be better able to treat patients. Currently, without an MRI machine at the hospital, the Opposition says the government should...