Health Minister says nearly $6B spent on CRH so far

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Opposition says it’s unacceptable only 15% of country’s arable lands irrigated

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Opposition calls for a more structured and attractive teacher retention plan

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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62 y/o chef and taxi operator shot dead by in St.Ann

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Educator and Attorney-at-Law Stacey Knight calls for overhaul of Jamaica’s education system to bridge gaps

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Residents of Alligator Pond urge visitors to avoid the sea, pointing to risk of drowning

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Another alleged 7’s gang member fatally shot by police

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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Number of people fatally shot by security forces this year nearing 100

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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JCF elevates threat level following fatal shooting of alleged gang member in St Andrew

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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PM Holness warns criminal elements eyeing the Raintree Commercial Complex Development in Ferry Pen, St.Catherine

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has rejected claims that the government has spent over 20 billion dollars on the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James.

Dr. Tufton said just under 6 billion dollars has been spent so far, including 3.9 billion on the main building, and another 1.8 billion dollars on surrounding services and infrastructure.

He explained that the larger figure being discussed is a projection of what the full redevelopment could cost when completed, not money already spent.

Dr. Tufton also addressed claims regarding cost overruns.

He dismissed the widely circulated 20 billion dollar figure as false, and urged critics to stop spreading what he called, mischief.

He was speaking at the official opening of the hospital’s upgraded administrative block on Thursday.

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