Involuntary early retirement: a silent crisis for Jamaica’s mature workforce

THE EDITOR, Madam: Several women I know in their 50s have faced the harsh reality of being deemed “redundant” or “no longer suited” for their roles—not due to poor performance, but because of age, gender, caregiving responsibilities, or medical...

Jamaica’s first contrast therapy centre opens in bet on growing wellness market

The co-founders of The Hot Box. From left are Peter Lloyd, Tari Lovell and Senna Summerbell (Photo: Joseph Wellington) THE Hot Box officially opened its doors today as Jamaica’s first dedicated contrast therapy centre, bringing Scandinavian-style...

Jamaica warns of 600,000 health worker shortage in Caribbean egion

Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has issued an urgent call for regional cooperation to address a looming healthcare workforce crisis that threatens to devastate health systems across Latin America and the...

300 school cooks across Jamaica trained to prepare healthier meals for students

Three hundred school cooks across Jamaica have been trained by the HEART NSTA/Trust in how to better provide nutritious meals for students, Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed. Speaking at this morning’s post-Cabinet press...

PNP condemns suspension of medical doctor for running in general election

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is criticising the Southern Regional Health Authority’s (SRHA) decision to interdict Dr Aujae Dixon following his participation as a candidate in the recent general elections held on September...

Jamaican gov't urged to hire Cuban workers directly to prevent forced labour

The Jamaican government is being urged to hire Cuban workers directly and utilise hiring practices that are in line with domestic and international law to prevent forced labour among Cuban workers in Jamaica. It was among the US state department's...

Healthcare Workforce Crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers Jamaica’s statement at the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at its headquarters in Washington DC Monday September 29.2025. | Photo...

UK refuses health care to its own Overseas Territories citizen

LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) has been accused of a “stark injustice” for failing to provide health services and humanitarian support to citizens of British overseas territories after a woman from the Caribbean island of...

Healthcare workers urged to wear black to protest interdiction of doctor who contested general election

Healthcare workers and well-wishers of the sector have been urged to wear black tomorrow October 1, in support of Dr Aujae Dixon, a junior resident at May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, who was interdicted by the Southern Regional Health Authority for...

Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025 to Serve Up Culinary Innovation and Cultural Flair

The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025, scheduled for November 13–16, is set to showcase culinary innovations designed to delight the palates of discerning patrons. The event promises a vibrant fusion of spices and flavours, complemented by...

Surgeon spruiks health careers

AMount Gambier medical specialist who formerly supported the West Coast Eagles AFL team is now heading a social media recruitment campaign. English-born medico Dr Kit Brogan joined the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as an orthopaedic surgeon...

Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 100 with ‘gut twisting pain’ on Royal Caribbean cruise — ‘breeding ground for disease’

NEARLY 100 cruise passengers and crew have been struck down with a contagious vomiting and diarrhea bug in a nightmare voyage. With norovirus rampaging through Royal Caribbean International ship Serenade of the Seas, people warned such cruises...

Greenwich Town residents ‘Boss Up’ for health

A male resident took action and got his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test done with help from Debbie Saddler, community health aide with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. October 1, 2025 TO close Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Petrojam,...

Trelawny Parish Court Judge pronounced dead at Falmouth Public General Hospital

Judge Ruth Lawrence October 1, 2025 TRELAWNY, Jamaica-Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence was pronounced dead Tuesday evening at the Falmouth Public General Hospital. According to a police source, Lawrence was discovered unresponsive at her Coral...

Jamaica Reaffirms Enduring Partnership with People’s Republic of China

The Government of Jamaica has reaffirmed its deep appreciation for the strong and enduring ties shared with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This sentiment was expressed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...

We must fight the stigma attached to mental health

More men die by suicide. First, let me burden you with some statistics. To date, the Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported that 44 people in Jamaica have died by suicide. This compares with 66 in 2023 and 67 in 2024. There was a total of 63 in...

Trump diagnosed with health condition in 1960's as a 'favour' to his dad for 'one special reason'

President Donald Trump avoided the military draft five times in total(Image: AP) The daughters of a New York based foot doctor said that their late father diagnosed President Trump with bone spurs to help him avoid the Vietnam War draft. Dr Larry...

Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025 to serve up culinary innovation, cultural flair

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, converses with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (second right), during the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025 media launch on September 26 at the...

Jamaica concerned over increase in suicides

KINGSTON – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it wants to draw national attention to what it described as “a concerning trend” in suicide cases recorded across the island this year. According to the JCF, between January and September 2025,...

Rehab over prison

WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is calling for a more compassionate approach to dealing with mental health and dementia, emphasising rehabilitation over incarceration.. Expressing concern...