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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Mobay Metro Reports Increase in Ridership in September

Montego Bay Metro Company Limited has seen an increase in ridership during the first three weeks in September 2024 when compared with the corresponding period last year. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), is presented with a gift by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang (second right), during the recent Chinese Collection Handover Ceremony at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. Sharing the moment (from left) are Senior Director, Jamaica Library Service, Kishma Simpson, and Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of the West Indues (UWI), Lei Feng.

PHOTOS: Chinese Collection Handover Ceremony

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Wednesday’s (September 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Bananas and Plaintains Should Return by February 2025

Adequate Food Supply for Christmas – Minister Green

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, seated), engages with students at the Winston Jones High School in Manchester on September 24, during the ceremonial reopening of schools in the parish. At left is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.

Education Minister Emphasises Significance of Civics in Schools

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), looks on laden produce stalls during a tour of the St. Ann’s Bay Market in St. Ann on Tuesday (September 24). In the background is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson.

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Local Gov’t Ministry to Provide $15 Million for Repairs to St. Ann’s Bay Market

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is to disburse $15 million to the St. Ann Municipal Corporation for emergency repairs at the St. Ann’s Bay Market in the parish. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, after a tour of the facility on Tuesday (September 24). “The Ministry is going to be providing $15 million, which...

Education Officer for Agriculture, Ministry of Education and Youth, Okemo Duckie (left), with (from second left) Phenomenal Woman Representative, Michelle Sadler; Teacher, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kereen Stewart; students from Knockalva Polytechnic College, Sandra Cummings, Kemonie Williams and Sanjea Ward; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, during the recent launch of the JAS’s Phenomenal Clubs in four educational institutions and provision of bursaries and grants to needy students during a ceremony at the JAS’s offices in downtown Kingston.

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PHOTOS: JAS Phenomenal Clubs Launch

Education Officer for Agriculture, Ministry of Education and Youth, Okemo Duckie (left), with (from second left) Phenomenal Woman Representative, Michelle Sadler; Teacher, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kereen Stewart; students from Knockalva Polytechnic College, Sandra Cummings, Kemonie Williams and Sanjea Ward; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Derron Grant, during the recent launch of the JAS’s Phenomenal Clubs in...

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Gov’t Continuing Implementation of Measures to Boost JUTC’s Operational Efficiency

The Government will continue to implement critical measures to curb fraud and theft at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company and improve the entity’s operations. This assurance was given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives. “In relation to the issue of fuel theft, which has been...

2 years ago EducationTransportYouth

JUTC to Resume Transportation of CMU Students to Campus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to disembark on campus. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision follows discussions with the JUTC amid safety concerns. “I received a message from a...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), is assisted by (from left) Superintendent, South Camp Adult Correctional Centre, Joycelyn Roach Spencer; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; and Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret

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First Ever Infant Nursery for Incarcerated Expectant Mothers Opened

The first ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Tuesday (September 24). The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms furnished with cribs, beds, toys, and feeding chairs, and has a general wash area with changing table, and shower and...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during a handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (September 24), during which the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA) donated $9 million in agricultural inputs to assist with the recovery effort for farmers affected by Hurricane Beryl

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Agriculture Ministry Gets $9m Hurricane Beryl Relief Donation from JACA

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, on Tuesday (September 24), got a welcome donation of agricultural supplies valued $9 million to assist farmers impacted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage in July. The supplies, inclusive of seeds, fertilisers, protective equipment, drip kits and fungicides, were provided by the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA). Addressing the handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.

2 years ago Transport

JUTC Provided with 170 New Buses Valued $5b Since 2023

The Government has purchased a total of 170 new buses at a cost of $5 billion since 2023, to boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) fleet and improve service delivery to commuters. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who provided the update, said the purchases were made “solely from the funds of the Jamaican...