Cornwall Regional Hospital inaugurated the new year with a momentous occasion as it welcomed its inaugural newborn of 2026. The first birth occurred in the early hours of Thursday, January 1st, marking a celebratory start to the year for the medical facility.
The honor belongs to Devauney Vernon Jr., a healthy infant boy delivered precisely at 12:32 a.m. The newborn entered the world weighing 2.67 kilograms and measuring 47.5 centimeters in length.
The delivery was successfully managed under the expert care of a dedicated medical team. Registered midwife Kemicka Bartley performed the delivery, with registered midwife Hermine Levy Letman serving as the nurse in charge, ensuring a safe and professional birthing process.
The mother, Daina Johnson, a resident of King Street in Montego Bay, was reported to be radiant and joyful as she embarked on her New Year journey with her newborn son. This special event represents not only a personal milestone for the Johnson family but also a symbol of hope and new beginnings for the community served by Cornwall Regional Hospital.