Jamaica has welcomed 43 nurses from Ghana as part of the health partnership between both countries. The nurses have expertise in areas such as emergency care, critical care, paediatrics, oncology, mental health and midwifery. They will be placed in public hospitals across Jamaica, including hospitals in the Western and South East regions and the University Hospital of the West Indies. The four-year agreement allows for up to 400 healthcare professionals from Ghana to support Jamaica’s health system. The partnership will also allow Jamaican and Ghanaian healthcare professionals to share knowledge and strengthen areas such as primary healthcare, health insurance and the management of chronic diseases.

100 years of life. A lifetime of service. Today, we celebrate Dr. Mavis Gilmour on her 100th birthday. Before entering Parliament, she was a pioneer in medicine as the first woman surgeon in the Caribbean. This background in healthcare preceded a long career in public office focused on building national institutions. As Minister of Education and later Minister of Social Security during the 1980s, Dr. Gilmour led the expansion of the Jamaican school system and managed the country's social safety nets. Her work included advancing consumer affairs and social protection programmes to support people across our island. From the operating theatre to the Cabinet, her journey has been defined by "service above self." Today, Jamaica recognizes her contributions to our national systems and celebrates a full century of her impact. Happy 100th Birthday, Dr. Gilmour.