September 03 , 2006
Blue Cross® Launches Health and Wellness Month

“Prevention Better than Cure” is the theme that Blue Cross of Jamaica has chosen for its fifteenth health and wellness month, to be observed in September. Health and Wellness month was launched on Wednesday 30 August at both the Company’s Hope Road headquarters in Kingston and the Caledonia Mall branch in Mandeville. The launch took the format of open days at which the theme of prevention was established through the provision of tests for blood pressure and blood sugar and cholesterol levels for visitors and staff.

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August 23 , 2006
Blue Cross® Awards 27 GSAT Scholarships

Blue Cross of Jamaica held its award ceremony for the GSAT Scholarship Programme in honour of 27 recipients.  With a total value of 1.85 million over five years, awardees were children of private and public sector subscribers as well as Blue Cross staff subscribers.

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June 22 , 2006
Blue Cross® Founder's Day Cermony

In celebration of 50 years in the health insurance business, Blue Cross of Jamaica returns to its original site for Founder’s Day.  Founded by then UHWI Administrator, the Sydney Anderson, the company has revolutionised health care and health care delivery in Jamaica.

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Feburary 26 , 2006
Blue Cross® Launches 50 Years in Health Insurance

In a thanksgiving service scheduled to mark the start of year-long celebrations, Blue Cross of Jamaica Ltd. acknowledged the important feat of making it to 50 years in the health insurance business.

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December 21 , 2005
Blue Cross to Insure Rising Star Christopher Martin

At the Blue Cross of Jamaica's Annual Staff Awards Dinner held last Thursday, Christopher Martin, winner of this year's Rising Stars competition, was presented with one of the company's premium health insurance policies.

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December 12 , 2005
Blue Cross President calls for mentorship programme for the JCF

Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, President and CEO of Blue Cross of Jamaica, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, has called for a mentorship programme for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. The Blue Cross® chief was speaking at the fundraising luncheon of the Past Members of the JCF Benevolent Society on Saturday.

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December 8 , 2005
No Health, No Wealth

Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, President and CEO of Blue Cross of Jamaica, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, stressed that “in order to develop a healthy nation, we have to invest in training the youth to make better lifestyle choices.” The Blue Cross of Jamaica chief was speaking at the awards and recognition luncheon for the Schools Wellness Clubs.

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August 24 , 2005
Educator calls for Parental intervention in Children's Learning

Educator Elaine Foster-Allen, Principal of Shortwood Teachers College has called for parents to intervene in the learning lives of their children by restricting television time, introducing homework policies and encouraging of critical thinking.

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August 5 , 2005
Firm Insurance Brokers wins BCJ Award

Firm Insurance Brokers has emerged the top brokerage house in the Blue Cross of Jamaica, Broker of the Quarter Competition. The company achieved this feat by generating a record $4,600,000 in annual premium income, for the period April-June 2005.

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July 28, 2005
Blue Cross Launches Critical Illness Policy

Health insurance provider Blue Cross of Jamaica, has launched a critical illness policy that pays a lump sum of J$1.5m to policy owners upon diagnosis of cancer, heart attack, stroke or kidney failure.

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July 23, 2005
Blue Cross Sponsors KSAFA under 17

Blue Cross of Jamaica is the major sponsor of the Kingston and St. Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Under 17 Football Competition, set to begin this Saturday, July 23,2005. The company will be providing cash sponsorship of $200,000 as well as complimentary individual health insurance, bringing the sponsorship package to a total value $800,000

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July 12, 2005
Mobay Appreciation Day

Blue Cross of Jamaica (BCJ) Montego Bay branch laid out the red carpet for customers on Tuesday, July 12 at its annual customer appreciation day.

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June 1, 2005
Blue Cross Launches Group Life Product

In a highly anticipated presentation, Blue Cross of Jamaica launched its Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment products at the Hilton Hotel on May 26. This expansion into the life insurance market signals a new era for the prestigious company, which has been in existence for almost fifty years.

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May 2005
J.T.A. Games

Team St Andrew retained the Blue Cross JTA National Primary, All-Age and Junior High Athletic Championship title after edging out 2004 champions Manchester at the National Stadium yesterday.

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May 2005
Professional Profile - Barbara Grant

Miss Barbara Grant has been working at Blue Cross of Jamaica since 1998. She began her Blue Cross of Jamaica career as a sales representative and was two years later promoted to the position of executive agent. In this capacity, she has total responsibility for managing her business portfolios, which includes a veritable who's who in Jamaican companies.

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May 25, 2005
BCJ Sponsors Camperdown Classics

Blue Cross of Jamaica was a sponsor of the recently held Camperdown Classics held at the National Stadium. Over 200 youngsters from schools all across Jamaica competed in a variety of athletic events during the daylong meet. Events included the 100m, 400m, 800m 1500m races, the 4x 400m relays, the 400 hurdles and the High, Long and Triple Jump races.

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February 16, 2005
Dallas Community Farm Gets Boost

Efforts to sustain a community farm in the community of Dallas Castle received a boost recently when Blue Cross of Jamaica contributed $50,000 to members of the Dallas Castle Community Development Council.

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October 3, 2004
Abstinence is Increasingly popular among teenagers

Between 1993 and 2002 sexual activity among adolescents under nineteen decreased by ten percent and within the same time period, the number of adolescents using prophylactics at the time of first sexual intercourse has increased from 43 per cent to 68 per cent.

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October 3, 2004
Increased Activity & Sleep Foster Health Benefits

Increased activity and sleep assists in preventing obesity in children, as when a child plays a lot and goes to bed early, there is less time to snack and eat unhealthy foods.

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September 30, 2004
Remarkable Student, Remarkable School

When little Sherene Francis emerged first place winner in the Schools Wellness Club Essay and Poster competition, she was simply continuing a double tradition of excellence.

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September 30, 2004
Students win big prizes in Wellness Competition

For their writing and artistic skills as well as their knowledge of the concept of health and wellness, 21 students from 14 schools across Jamaica were rewarded with cash scholarships, trophies and educational gift items.

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May 27, 2004
BCJ Essay and Poster Competition focuses on wellness

Blue Cross of Jamaica recently launched its highly anticipated Schools Wellness Clubs Essay and Poster Competitions with the theme “Promoting Wellness in our Community”.

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May 13, 2004
Blue Cross Launches Schools Wellness Clubs' Essay and Poster Competitions

Blue Cross of Jamaica launched its highly anticipated Schools Wellness Clubs Essay and Poster Competitions on May 13 at BCJ’s head office in Kingston.

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December 18, 2003
Blue Cross President Concerned at Reduced Health Coverage, Calls for Removal of GCT on Health Insurance

Mr. Richard Powell, President and CEO of Blue Cross of Jamaica (BCJ), has expressed concern about the reduced levels of health insurance coverage which have resulted from this year’s imposition of General Consumption Tax (GCT)...

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December 10, 2003
Blue Cross President Lauds Senior Citizens, Pledges Commitment through new Health Plan

Mr. Richard Powell, President and CEO of Blue Cross of Jamaica, has lauded Jamaican senior citizens for their dedication and sacrifice in the past...

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November 13, 2003
Blue Cross to hold Medical Symposium on infectious diseases this Sunday

Blue Cross of Jamaica will hold its 18th Annual Medical Symposium on Sunday, November 16 at the Jamaica Conference Centre under the theme “Emerging and Resurgent Infectious Diseases”.

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August 15, 2003
Blue Cross of Jamaica's innovative new EconoBlue Plan is serving a double role

EconoBlue, an innovative new health plan for low-income earners and others wishing to save on their health insurance costs, will be playing a double role...

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August 14, 2003
Blue Cross of Jamaica Awards Scholarships for Tenth Straight Year; Education Minister Urges Young People to be World-Class Citizens

Minister of Education, Hon. Maxine Henry-Wilson has urged young Jamaicans to “get the best education there is”, so they can be world-class citizens.

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July 8, 2003
Blue Cross of Jamaica Highlights Insurance Week with a New Health Plan for Low-Income Earners

Healthcare services giant Blue Cross of Jamaica, has highlighted this week’s celebration of Insurance Week with the launch of EconoBlue...

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