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Jamaica Enrolled Nurses   Association marks 50 years
Enrolled Nurse of the Year for 2023 Tracey Ann Grant Thomas shows off the fruits of her labour.
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November 4, 2023

Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association marks 50 years

The Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association held its annual conference and banquet to mark 50 years of existence last Tuesday, October 31, and Wednesday, November 1 at Iberostar Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay.

The organisation honoured some of its own at the banquet, and others outside of its ranks, among them Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, former president of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (Registered nurses) Patsy Edwards Henry, and sponsors Orion Insurance Brokers, and Erin Radiology.

The Office of the Public Defender was also recognised at the banquet which saw Andrea Delcita Wright delivering the keynote address speaker.

Tracey Ann Grant Thomas was named Enrolled Nurse of the Year.

Nurse Sadie Edwards Shaw, as well as Pauline Jarrett Spence were honoured for long service and dedication to the association.

The events were held under the theme ‘Surviving the challenges; Celebrating the Harvest.’

Minister of Health and Wellness, and speaker at the banquet, Dr Christopher Tufton receives an award from third vice-president of the Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association, Sashalee Francis.
Antoinette Bryan Lawrence (left), administrator from Erin Radiology, receiving an award from president of the Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association, Claudette Clarke-Waugh for over 10 years of sponsorship of the organisation.
The Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association’s 50th anniversary cake.
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton strikes a pose with Deputy Chief Nurse Jullian Mason-Quarrie (left), and Claudette Clarke-Waugh, president of the Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association.
Past president of the Nurses Association of Jamaica Patsy Edwards-Henry (left) being awarded for her contribution to the profession by Nurse Nadine Watson.
Past presidents of the Jamaica Enrolled Nurses Association (JENA) (from left) Josephine Hutchinson-Bedward, President Emeritus Allen Jeffrey, chairman, Nursing Council of Jamaica, Dr Leila McWhinney- Dehaney and current JENA President Claudette Clarke-Waugh pose for a photo opportunity.

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