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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated (at right) is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

JUTC to Get New Buses

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says new buses will be acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). “A project is being prepared for presentation to the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC) for consideration. We are preparing...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), makes his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated next to the Minister Montague is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Board Appointed for Island Traffic Authority

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (at podium), making his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Others (from left) are Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Plans to Revive Railway Passenger Service Advanced

Motorists traverse the US$64-million Mandela Highway Realignment and Reconstruction Project. The project is being funded under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme and executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited.

Mandela Highway Reconstruction Project 97 Per Cent Complete

Members of the public file past the casket of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at the Jamaica Labour Party’s headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5), where the body was lying-in-state.

PHOTOS: Members of the Public Pay Respects to Mr Seaga

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Resurgence in General Aviation

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) will continue to invest in the upgrading of airports and aerodromes, and reopening of airstrips. He was making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. “Not too long ago, Jamaica had 64 airstrips, then it went...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), paying respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Jamaica Labour Party headquarters on Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 5), where Mr. Seaga

7 years ago CommunityPrime Minister

PM Pays Respect as Mr Seaga’s Body Lies-In-State

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led mourners in paying respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5), where the body is lying-in-state. The Prime Minister arrived at the Belmont Road location at about 10:00 a.m, where he was greeted by Mr. Seaga’s...

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Sangster Airport Fastest Growing in Caribbean – Minister Montague

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is now the fastest growing facility of its kind in the region. “We saw a six per cent growth over 2017 and are projecting a three per cent growth in 2019,” the Minister said during his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents grade-four student at Morgan’s Pass Primary in Clarendon, Trevor Simpson (centre), with the platinum award for the institution

7 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

83 Schools Awarded for Implementing Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives

Eighty-three schools across the island have been rewarded for their efforts in executing the five components of the Ministry of Health and Wellness ‘Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Schools’ initiative. The components are the implementation of: sugar-sweetened beverages guidelines, water day, fruit/vegetable day, five-minute breaks and one-hour breaks. Platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards were presented, respectively, for full implementation of...

(FILE)Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, makes a point at a JIS Think Tank on May 31.

7 years ago Foreign Affairs

EU Delegation Stages Short-Film Competition

Young film-makers will have the opportunity to participate in a short-film competition being sponsored by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica and EU member states. Head of the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, made the announcement on the opening night of the 2019 EU Film Festival on June 3 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston....

Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third left), converses with volunteers in the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine who are involved in a project to replace zinc fences with concrete walls. At right is Councillor for the Gregory Park Division, Joy Brown.

7 years ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

Zinc Fences Being Removed in Gregory Park

The community of Gregory Park, in St. Catherine, is undergoing a zinc fence removal exercise, in addition to the general beautification of the area. Under the project, being carried out by the political representatives and volunteers from the community, concrete walls are replacing the zinc fences, overgrown trees are being cut and drains cleaned. “We are pulling down the zinc,...