Counting Up To Five
Barrett Town was the 5th health centre to complete upgrading under the European Union funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP) IV.
The PIOJ is the national authorising office for EU activities in Jamaica and as the PIOJ Director General, Wayne Henry participated in the commemorative opening on February 11.
Under PRP IV, JSIF, Ministry of Health and Wellness and the residents of Barrett Town completed the upgrading at a cost of $43.8 million. The centre will benefit an estimated 9,000 community members.
At front, participating in the ceremonial is Shantavia, student of John Rollins Success Primary School. From left to right: PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry; Head of EU Delegation Marianne Van Steen; Cllr Rose Hall Division, Andre Murray; Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament East Central St James; Custos of St James Conrod Pitkin; Parish Manager St James Health Department (Acting), Lennox Wallace.

It is my pleasure to bring remarks at the handing-over ceremony for the Barrett Town Health Centre on behalf of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund. The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), as the secretariat for Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan, is cognizant of the importance of maintaining good health among its citizens, particularly as an important pillar in attaining the national goal – “Jamaicans are Empowered to Achieve their Full Potential”.

The PIOJ, as the National Authorizing Office (NAO), is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the implementation of European Union funded programmes such as the Poverty Reduction Programme IV. Under PRP IV, the JSIF announced its intention to spearhead a comprehensive Health Centre Expansion Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the European Union, and the residents of four communities in St James. READ MORE