School Launches Mental Health Program

School Launches Mental Health Program

Minister of Health and wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton has launched the first mental health program in one infant and primary school in his constituency. He notes this initiative is to bring parents and students together to iron out issues facing students in the...
Helping the Homless in Jamaica

Helping the Homless in Jamaica

It is estimated that Jamaica has a homeless population of between 2,000-3,000 people, factors such as mental health, drug abuse, and increased economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lead to anecdotal accounts of up to a 300% increase in the local...
Prisons Faring Well During 5th Wave

Prisons Faring Well During 5th Wave

The fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it concerns about transmission in various institutions. Concerning prisons, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security Zavia Mayne says case numbers remain low. Mayne was touring the Lockett Avenue...