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Nigeria signs manpower agreement with Saint Lucia, deploys nurses to Jamaica
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement to deploy skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, said the pact aims to deepen...
House of Representatives Commences Debate on Jamaica Tourist Board Bill
Jamaica Information Service
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July 2, 2025
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 1), commenced debate on the Jamaica Tourist Board Bill, 2025. The legislation repeals and replaces the existing Tourist Board Act, which has governed Jamaica’s tourism sector since its enactment in...
Med techs back on the job in western Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
Western Bureau: Dr Delroy Fray, the clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), has indicated that normality has been restored at the Cornwall Regional, Falmouth and Savanna-la-Mar hospitals, following two days of...
Dr. Lyle-Harper recognised for tremendous contribution to her field
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
Dr. Barbara Lyle-Harper made history when she was formally installed as the first female President of the Association of Surgeons in Jamaica. Praised by Health Minister Easton Douglas for her outstanding contributions to healthcare, Dr....
10 Nigerian health workers head to Caribbean as FG seals Saint Lucia deal
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 2, 2025
Nurses to Jamaica, doctors to Grenada July 9 Four Nigerian nurses are set to depart for Jamaica this week as part of a renewed push by the Federal Government to export skilled manpower across Africa and the Caribbean under the revitalised...
Western medical technicians back on the job
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As medical technicians, who on Monday and Tuesday took strike action at the Cornwall Regional Hospital and Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, returned to work Wednesday morning, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA)...
UN spending in Jamaica topped US$15 million in 2024
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United Nations (UN) invested over US$15.4 million (J$2.4...
Medical Technologists continue protest
Radio Jamaica
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July 1, 2025
Medical Technologists are continuing their protest over their welfare and working conditions. The Medical Technologists at Cornwall Regional, Falmouth and Savanna la-mar hospitals are upset about these longstanding concerns. They are represented...
Health teams prepare for a surge in births
The Gleaner
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July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says preparations are under way at Victoria Jubilee Hospital as births are expected to increase in the coming months. Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie explained that health teams are working...
Vassell joins NBA players wanting to play for Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 2, 2025
NATIONAL BASKETBALL Association (NBA) player, Devin Vassell, says he is more than willing to represent Jamaica on an international level and is ready to bring others to join. Vassell, who plays small forward or shooting guard for the San Antonio...
Jamaican woman fatally stabbed in Bronx apartment
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
A Jamaican woman was fatally stabbed in her Bronx apartment Saturday night in what police sources have described as a suspected case of domestic violence. The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of The Gleaner...
Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 NEW YORK, USA— A Jamaican woman was reportedly stabbed to death in Wakefield in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday night. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of the Gleaner in Jamaica, was reportedly...
Medical technologists at Cornwall Regional and Savanna-la-Mar hospitals take industrial action
The Gleaner
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June 30, 2025
Doctors at two of western Jamaica’s major public hospitals are hoping that an industrial dispute involving medical technologists will be quickly resolved, as concern grows over the potential impact of the action on the pace and quality of medical...
Medicaid provider from Perrysburg among 13 in Ohio indicted in fraud scheme
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
Thirteen Medicaid providers in Ohio are accused of billing the government program for a combined $189,332, but did not provide the services. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A home health aide from Perrysburg, along with 12 other providers from Ohio, have been...
10,000 Jamaicans to Participate in This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme
Jamaica Information Service
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July 1, 2025
Beginning July 7, some 10,000 young Jamaicans will be engaged islandwide through the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Now in its ninth year, YSEP offers...
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kimberly A. Smith
Virgin Islands News Online
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By Kirshena J. Joseph “I'm Jamaican, it's just in my blood, you know? I just like running as a kid.” These are the words of Kimberly A. Smith, a Track and Field athlete making her mark in the sporting arena not only in the Virgin Islands (VI) but...
JOA president Samuda demands action over talk at Olympic Day forum
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 4, 2025
Before an audience gathered to mark International Olympic Day at the Pegasus Hotel recently, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda delivered a stirring keynote titled “Transforming Lives Through Sport.” Anchored in the...
‘Healthy competition’ can drive England to Euro glory – Ella Toone
Ilkley Gazette
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Sarina Wiegman’s side earned a convincing 7-0 victory over Jamaica in their final game before they aim to defend their European crown in Switzerland starting on Saturday against France. Toone got on the scoresheet in an England shirt for the first...
Disruptions in public health sector amid reports of strike by midwives
The Gleaner
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July 1, 2025
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says he is “getting info” about protest action that has caused disruptions to the public health sector. He did not indicate which category of healthcare workers are involved. “Going into a meeting now,” he...
Relatives of cop accused of murdering teacher killed at her vigil in St Mary
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of two persons in St Mary on Thursday night. They have been identified as Shaquille Harris, also known as 'Nick' or 'Big Red', and Tiffany Douse, also known as...