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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Darryl Vaz, outlines some of the features of one of five new buses retrofitted to accommodate physically challenged passengers. The units were among 50 new buses arriving in the island on Wednesday (August 23). The buses, which were offloaded on Friday (August 25) from the vessel shipping them that docked at the Port of Kingston, will boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet serving the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Darryl Vaz, outlines some of the features of one of five new buses retrofitted to accommodate physically challenged passengers. The units were among 50 new buses arriving in the island on Wednesday (August 23). The buses, which were offloaded on Friday (August 25) from the vessel shipping them that docked at the Port of Kingston, will boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet serving the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).

PHOTO: Five Retrofitted Units Among 50 New JUTC Buses Arriving

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the PAC Kingston Airport Limited NMIA Airport Forum on Friday (August 25) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the PAC Kingston Airport Limited NMIA Airport Forum on Friday (August 25) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

NMIA Development Pivotal to Gov’t’s Strategic Plan for Kingston and Jamaica
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Board Chairs of Regions One, Two and Six at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on Friday (August 25).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Board Chairs of Regions One, Two and Six at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on Friday (August 25).

Advantages of the Education Ministry’s Job Bank Portal Highlighted
Three of the 50 buses that arrived in the island on Wednesday (August 23), which will be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company that serves the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).
Three of the 50 buses that arrived in the island on Wednesday (August 23), which will be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company that serves the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).

PHOTOS: 50 New JUTC Buses Arrive
Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council Chair and Permanent Representative of Jamaica, Ambassador Audrey P. Marks (second right), Permanent Representative, shares a light moment with St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves (second left), ahead of his address to the Permanent Council’s protocolary recent meeting, specially convened in the Vincentian leader’s honour. Also sharing the moment are (from left) OAS Assistant Secretary-General, Ambassador Nestor Mendez, and Secretary-General Luis Almagro, after meeting with the Permanent Council Chair, in the Office of the Secretary General.
Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council Chair and Permanent Representative of Jamaica, Ambassador Audrey P. Marks (second right), Permanent Representative, shares a light moment with St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves (second left), ahead of his address to the Permanent Council’s protocolary recent meeting, specially convened in the Vincentian leader’s honour. Also sharing the moment are (from left) OAS Assistant Secretary-General, Ambassador Nestor Mendez, and Secretary-General Luis Almagro, after meeting with the Permanent Council Chair, in the Office of the Secretary General.

PHOTOS: Jamaica’s Ambassador Welcomes St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister to OAS Headquarters in Washington

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Consultant Anaesthesist and Intensivist, Andrews Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lambert Innis, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Health & Wellness

HEART Foundation Emphasises Importance of CPR Training in the Workplace

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is encouraging corporate entities to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in their employee training schedules. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Consultant Anaesthesist and Intensivist at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Dr. Lambert Innis, said it is important to have persons trained in this important life-saving technique within the workplace....
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fifth right), shares the spotlight with members of the Jamaica Association of Maryland Independence Gala committee, during the organisation’s event at Martin’s West, on August 19.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks Lauds Contribution of Diaspora in Enhancing Nation’s Progress

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has expressed deep gratitude to the Jamaican Diaspora, whose ceaseless contributions in a number of areas have enhanced the nation’s progress.   Addressing the Jamaica Association of Maryland’s 61st Anniversary Independence Gala at Martin’s West in Baltimore on August 19,  Ambassador Marks said, “through initiatives in business, health and education, and...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers the keynote address at Tuesday’s (August 22) launch of Pepsi-Cola Jamaica (PCJ) ‘JamaICAN Flava’ campaign at Hope Gardens in Kingston. The JamaICAN Flava campaign marks the continuation of the company’s dedication to empowering young Jamaicans to turn up the volume on what makes them unique.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: State Minister Terrelonge at Pepsi Cola Jamaica’s ‘JamaICAN FLAVA’ Campaign Launch

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers the keynote address at Tuesday’s (August 22) launch of Pepsi-Cola Jamaica (PCJ) ‘JamaICAN Flava’ campaign at Hope Gardens in Kingston. The JamaICAN Flava campaign marks the continuation of the company’s dedication to empowering young Jamaicans to turn up the volume on what makes them unique.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a recent ceremony to officially open the Ocho Rios Night Shelter in St. Ann.
Local Government

Back-to-School Assistance Provided for Students Registered Under Poor Relief Department

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has allocated $20 million in back-to-school assistance to students registered under the Poor Relief Department. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who made the disclosure while speaking at the recent official opening ceremony for the Ocho Rios Night Shelter in St Ann, said there was a pressing need for increased assistance, following discussions...
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Bank of Jamaica Governor, Richard Byles.
Finance & Public Service

Jamaica’s Financial System Remains Safe and Sound – Governor Byles

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, is assuring that the country’s financial system remains safe, sound, adequately capitalised and liquid. He gave this assurance while speaking during the Central Bank’s recent quarterly monetary policy media briefing at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston. Mr. Byles’ comment comes against the background of the BOJ’s mandate of ensuring and preserving Jamaica’s...
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Works / Construction

NWA/JPS Finalize Agreement for Street Lighting Upgrade and Takeover

The National Works Agency (NWA) recently formalized an agreement with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) for the commencement of works along the Elegant Corridor in St. James. The work to be executed in the area is aimed at rehabilitating lighting infrastructure. Sections of the corridor, from the Lilliput main road to the roundabout at Sangster International Airport, have been...
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