January 29, 2002

Press Conference launching centennial activities, including Centennial Poster Contest, Centennial Essay Contest, and Print Journalism Contest.

Left to right: Dr. Manuel Peña, PWR-JAM; Dr. Fitzroy Henry, Director, CFNI; Hon. John Junor, Minister of Health, Jamaica.

March 7-10, 2002

8th International Diabetes Conference of Diabetes and Obesity (UWI/PAHO)

Dr. George Alleyne, Director PAHO (2nd right) at Opening Ceremony of the 8th International Diabetes/UDOP Conference, Ocho Rios. Other members at head table are (Left to Right) Dr. Alberto Barceló, PAHO-WDC; Prof. WPT James, International Obesity Task Force; Dr. Manuel Peña, PWR-JAM; Hon.John Junor, Minister of Health, Jamaica; and Prof. Owen Morgan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, UWI, Jamaica.

March 7-10, 2002

8th International Diabetes Conference of Diabetes and Obesity (UWI/PAHO)

Dr. George Alleyne, PAHO Director, listening to citation being read by Dr. Knox Hagley. Dr. Alleyne was awarded with the Sir Philip Sherlock Award at the Centennial Conference Banquet, held during the 8th International Diabetes /UWI/UDOP Conference in Ocho Rios.

March 10, 2002

Festival of Health/Launch of "Promoting Health" Cerimony of "Caribbean Quilt"

(Right to left) Dr. George Alleyne, Director, PAHO; Hon. John Junor, Minister of Health, Jamaica and Dr. Manuel Peña, PWR-JAM after a successful launch of the "Promoting Health" Project.

April 7, 2002

National Church Service (Kingston)

Left to right: Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency, the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke attending the National Centennial Church Service. Sitting next to him is Lady Cooke, Dr. Manuel Peña, PWR-JAM, Mrs. Peña and daughter.

April 10-11, 2002

PAHO/CFNI Blood Donation Drive

Dr. Ballayram (sitting), CFNI, giving blood, assisted my Ms. Aldred (centre) and Nurse, National Blood Bank, during Centennial Blood Drive.

July 5, 2002

Centennial Competition Awards Ceremony

Resheemah Ball, PAHO Centennial Poster Competition Winner receiving framed replica of Award winning poster from Dr. Manuel Peña, PWR-JAM.

September 24, 2002

Festival of Health
(Mandeville)

September 29, 2002

Publication of newspaper supplement

Photo shows cover of newspaper supplement with details of PAHO and Centennial activities in Jamaica.

November 4, 2002

Cultural Tribute to PAHO

(Right to left) Dr. George Alleyne, Director, PAHO, and Mrs. Alleyne share a pleasant evening with guests at the ‘Cultural Tribute to PAHO’ which was presented by many popular Caribbean artistes.

November 21, 2002

Jamaican Heroes of Health Ceremony

Dr. Manuel Pena, PWR-JAM, presents Dr. Christina Moody with a plaque recognizing her achievements in the field of Primary Health Care at the Jamaican Heroes of Health ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Twelve outstanding individuals and three institutions were recognized for their contributions to health in Jamaica and the Caribbean at the ceremony.

November 25, 2002

PAHO Centennial Reception

A wide cross-section of persons from the national and international arena attended a Reception to celebrate PAHO’s Centennial at the Jamaica Pegasus on November 25, 2002.

December 2, 2002

Issue of Commemorative Stamp

A copy of the advertisement about the Centenary Stamp which appeared in the Gleaner on Monday, December 2, 2002.

Reeshemah Ball, age 10, from St. Catherine, Jamaica, was the winner of the Pan American Centennial Poster Contest. She will receive a cash prize of $500 and a computer provided by Discovery Health Latin America, and is being recognized in press releases distributed throughout the Hemisphere. Her winning poster is called "Healthy Living."