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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the satellite office and retrofitted examination depot for the Transport Authority and Island Traffic Authority (ITA) in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Thursday (February 6). Looking on (from left) are Island Traffic Authority (ITA) board member, David Baugh; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz; and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the satellite office and retrofitted examination depot for the Transport Authority and Island Traffic Authority (ITA) in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Thursday (February 6). Looking on (from left) are Island Traffic Authority (ITA) board member, David Baugh; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz; and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan.

Transport Authority And Island Traffic Authority Open New Offices In Savanna-La-Mar

The Transport Authority has partnered with the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to establish a $16-million satellite office and a retrofitted examination depot in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said that the facilities, located on Barracks Road, will boost...
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left) exchanges greetings with Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, Inés Fors Fernández (second right) at a foreign languages conference held on Thursday (February 6) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Looking on are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jun José Gonzáles Mijares (right); and Ambassador of Chile to Jamaica, His Excellency Francisco Javier Bernales.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left) exchanges greetings with Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, Inés Fors Fernández (second right) at a foreign languages conference held on Thursday (February 6) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Looking on are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jun José Gonzáles Mijares (right); and Ambassador of Chile to Jamaica, His Excellency Francisco Javier Bernales.

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Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and the University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Handel Emery, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and the University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Handel Emery, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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Members of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School debate team, at the official launch of the National Tourism Debate Competition, which was held at the S Hotel Event and Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 5.
Members of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School debate team, at the official launch of the National Tourism Debate Competition, which was held at the S Hotel Event and Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 5.

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Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on February 7.
2019/20 State of the Nation DebateEducation

Senator Proposes Commission To Look At The Funding Of Tertiary Education

Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, has called for the establishment of a Bipartisan Commission to look into the funding of tertiary education. Making his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate, in the Senate, on February 7, Mr. Morgan said the Commission would also examine the current challenges relating to the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), has the full attention of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Dr. Carey Wallace, while on a tour of the artisan village construction site at the Hampden Wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 5.
Tourism

Permanent Secretary Says Falmouth Set To Become Major Resort Town

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says Falmouth, in Trelawny, is set to take its rightful place as one of Jamaica’s major resort areas. Falmouth is not currently listed as a resort town on the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) website and is often packaged and marketed as being part of the tourism offerings of Montego Bay. The...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders at the launch of a Health Centre Expansion Programme, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on February 6
Health & Wellness

Four Health Centres In St. James To Be Rehabilitated

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is spearheading a Health Centre Expansion Programme, which should result in the rehabilitation of four health centres in St. James. Funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of $154 million, the project is being done through JSIF’s Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). The Granville, Adelphi, Barrett Town, and Flanker Health Centres will be...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses journalists at a media briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the novel coronavirus. With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
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Persons Encouraged To Get Vaccinated Against Flu

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is again calling on persons to get vaccinated against influenza (flu). Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, the Minister said persons should practise good hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water, and covering the mouth and nose while coughing or...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck addressing students and teachers at the Restorative Justice youth forum and panel discussion held on Wednesday (February 5) at the Pembroke Hall Primary School auditorium in Kingston.
Justice

Hundreds Benefit From Restorative Justice Youth Forum

Hundreds of students and teachers from primary and secondary schools across the Corporate Area have benefited from a restorative justice youth forum and panel discussion organised by the Ministry of Justice. The event, held on Wednesday (February 5) at the Pembroke Hall Primary School auditorium in Kingston, formed part of this year’s Restorative Justice Week activities. It featured a multi-stakeholder...
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