New $24m ward at St James Infirmary nears completion

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New $24m ward at St James Infirmary nears completion

Western Bureau: A new ward being constructed at the St James Infirmary at a cost of $24 million will be ready for occupancy by the end of January. The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) says the new ward is approximately 85 per cent ready and...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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