Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update while at the world health assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The support from the Philippines forms part of efforts by the Health Ministry to plug specialist healthcare staff gaps.
He stressed that building food systems that are modern is key in achieving this goal. Mr. Green was speaking at CWA's launch at the summit in Kingston yesterday. CWA will be held from September 27 to October 2 in Jamaica under the theme ‘The New FACE of Caribbean Food Systems’.
He was addressing the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) manufacture 360 degree conference. Mr. Samuda underscored that water remains critical to national and economic growth.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says 17 offenders received a combined total of over 250 years in custodial sentences for firearm offences during the first quarter of this year.
According to the JCF it has intensified operations against illegal firearms saying it has received strong validation from the judicial system.
The Jamaican economy is expected to further contract by an estimated 3 to 4% in the April to June quarter relative to the same period last year.
This after the economy contracted by an estimated 5.9% during the January to March 2026 quarter when compared to the same period in 2025.