CVM Sunrise spotlights health centre upgrade, Jamaican art space, men’s mental health and cricket revival

CVM’s June 11 Sunrise programme mixed national news, culture, health and sport, with segments covering a reopened community health centre in St. Ann, flooding concerns in St. Thomas, the Clansman trial, new Jamaican art spaces, men’s anxiety and the return of Mound Mania at Sabina Park.

The news package reported that the Bamboo Community Health Centre in St. Ann had been reopened after a $68.1 million upgrade funded through the National Health Fund and the North-East Regional Health Authority. The work included building expansion, a car park, new furniture and fixtures, with a standby generator expected. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said the project formed part of efforts to improve community-level care.

Other headlines focused on Jamaica’s monitoring of Ebola risks linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with tourism representatives saying local protocols and port screening were in place. In St. Thomas, heavy rain left sections of roadway flooded, while the National Works Agency said blocked drains were linked to sand, gravel and debris from nearby construction. Court coverage also continued in the Clansman matter, where a witness became emotional after identifying a photograph of Zamari McKay.

In sport, Mount Pleasant defeated Molynes United 5-1 to win the first Popeye’s Challenge Cup at the JWN Spalding Sports Complex. Daniel Green, Tajay Mintosh and Shaquille Bradford were among the scorers.

The lifestyle interviews featured artist Joshua Solas, who discussed Bad Art Gallery at 92 Hope Road, a weekend creative space aimed at Jamaican contemporary art and culture. Psychologist Dr. Andre Baitman also spoke about anxiety and emotional distress in men, urging families to give boys safer room to speak honestly while learning to manage feelings and behaviour.

Cricket promoters Sean Green and Kino Johnson outlined plans for Mound Mania, an inclusive party-stand experience at Sabina Park tied to West Indies matches. Dancehall artiste Stacious closed the programme by discussing her recent work, including “Tears” and “Velvet Sweetheart,” before performing “Tears.”