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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen commending the Royal Air Forces Association, Jamaica (RAFA) 580-Branch, for its efforts in supporting war veterans; during a ceremony held at the King’s House Ballroom in Kingston on Friday (August 13).
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen commending the Royal Air Forces Association, Jamaica (RAFA) 580-Branch, for its efforts in supporting war veterans; during a ceremony held at the King’s House Ballroom in Kingston on Friday (August 13).

G-G Commends RAFA for Supporting Veterans

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has commended the Royal Air Forces Association Jamaica (RAFA) 580-Branch, for its continued efforts in supporting war veterans. His commendations were given during a ceremony held at the King’s House, Ballroom...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) responds to a question posed during Thursday
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) responds to a question posed during Thursday's (August 12) COVID Conversation virtual press briefing. Listening from left are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan and Chief Medical Officer, Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Private Sector to Incentivise Vaccination Drive
GovNet Project Manager in the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.
GovNet Project Manager in the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.

Work to Start Soon on GovNet Platform
Deputy Managing Director, Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Smith explains the JUTC
Deputy Managing Director, Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Smith explains the JUTC's role in the School Train Service that is to be rolled out by the Jamaica Railway Corporation in September. Photo: Peta-Gay Hodges

720 Students in St Catherine to Benefit from School Train Service
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

Parents Urged to Facilitate Vaccination of Children

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), engages with students from St. Catherine schools, who participated in the Ministry’s final test run of the school train service, which is scheduled to begin in September. The students are (from left to right): Rachel Duncan of McAuley Primary; Ruth Reid of Old Harbour High; and Gabrielle Christian of St. Jago High.
Transport

Transport Ministry Conducts Final Test Run of School Train Service

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, on Thursday (August 12) hosted a wide cross section of stakeholders aboard a Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) passenger train for a final test run of the school train service, which is scheduled to begin in September.          The passengers included students and teachers from several St. Catherine schools, and representatives of the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), speaking during a send-off ceremony held at the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in Kingston on Thursday (August 12) for athletes representing Jamaica at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships from August 17 to 22 in Nairobi, Kenya. She is flanked by JAAA President, Garth Gayle (left), and Technical Leader for the management team for the games, David Riley.
Sport

Minister Grange Encourages Under 20 Athletes to Give of Their Best

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has encouraged athletes who will be competing at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships in Kenya to give of their best, noting that they are ambassadors for Jamaica. The Minister was addressing a send-off for the athletes at the offices of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in Kingston, shortly...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), displays keys for the new three-bedroom house handed over to Dawnette Henry (left), at a social housing ceremony, held on July 16, in Farm Pen, St. Mary. Sharing the moment (from second left) are: Councillor for the Carron Hall Division, Doreen Hutchinson; Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Hon. Robert Montague, and Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary.
Housing

Systems and Processes of CDF Improved

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government has spent much time improving the systems and the processes of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking at the handing over of a social housing unit in Farm Pen, St. Mary, on July 16, Mr. Holness said he is cautioning against very quick responses from the Fund, as requests must...
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Minister of Transport and Miming, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses transport operators at the Linstead Transport Centre, in St. Catherine, on July 15.
Transport

Operators of Public Passenger Vehicles Must Use Linstead Transport Centre – Minister

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says measures will be immediately implemented to get operators of public passenger vehicles to use the Linstead Transport Centre, in St. Catherine. Speaking with Reporters after meeting with stakeholders at the facility on July 15, the Minister said there will be greater collaboration between the police, the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation and...
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