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Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to get 50 additional buses in the new financial year. (Feb 28,2023)
Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to get 50 additional buses in the new financial year. (Feb 28,2023)

50 New Buses to Arrive for Reopening of Schools

The 50 new buses being acquired to boost the public transport system are expected to arrive in the island on August 16 in time for the reopening of schools in September. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen title, during a courtesy call at King’s House on August 3.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen title, during a courtesy call at King’s House on August 3.

PHOTOS: Parish Farm Queens Call on G-G
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), interacts with parent mentors at the parent training and information session on transformation in education hosted by NPSC on Thursday (August 3), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. From left are Patricia Ferguson, Shauna-Kay Brown-Kennedy, Ivy Johnson and Daveroy Chin.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), interacts with parent mentors at the parent training and information session on transformation in education hosted by NPSC on Thursday (August 3), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. From left are Patricia Ferguson, Shauna-Kay Brown-Kennedy, Ivy Johnson and Daveroy Chin.

Parental Involvement Key to Implementation of Education Transformation Commission Report
Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles (centre), in discussion with Director of Nursing at the Spanish Town Hospital, Novellette Robinson (left) and Director of Nursing Services at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) in St. Andrew, Beverley Senior Berry, during the recent handover of beds to the two hospitals, held at the BHC.
Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles (centre), in discussion with Director of Nursing at the Spanish Town Hospital, Novellette Robinson (left) and Director of Nursing Services at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) in St. Andrew, Beverley Senior Berry, during the recent handover of beds to the two hospitals, held at the BHC.

Health Facilities in SERHA to Get Additional Nurses
Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.
Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.

Jamaicans Advised to Prepare for Heat at Grand Gala

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses farm workers during a meeting held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre on August 3. The farm workers will be taking up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia in Canada.
AgricultureLabourSocial Security

Farm Workers Leave for Canada

Forty-two farm workers left the island on Thursday, August 3 for Canada, to take up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia. The customary send-off ceremony was held for the workers at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Services Centre, downtown Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., reminded the workers that they are ambassadors of the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3)
ElectionsLocal Government

Gov’t Intends to Hold Local Gov’t Elections – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government intends to fulfil the constitutional requirements regarding the local government elections, which were postponed for a further 12 months in February. He was responding to a question during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Thursday (August 3). The elections, which were last...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), enjoys a playful moment with Seaward Primary and Junior High School student, Kerica Thomas. Occasion was a ceremony to open a play area and honour stakeholders at the institution at Olympic Way, St. Andrew, on July 25, 2019. Looking on in the background is the Principal, Arlene Thomas.
EducationYouth

Gov’t to Provide Additional Support for Back-to- School

The Government will shortly be announcing additional support for back-to-school activities across the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure at the quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 3. He said more resources will be placed in the back-to-school programme “to ensure that all our students are able to go...
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Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
AviationCultureTransport

JCDC Issues ‘No Fly Zone’ Advisory for National Stadium During Grand Gala

Recreational drone operators are being advised not to fly their devices in the vicinity of the National Stadium in Kingston during Sunday’s (August 6) Independence Day Grand Gala at the venue. Executive Director for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon, made the appeal while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 3.
LabourSocial Security

PATH Programme to be Overhauled – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that changes will be made to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to enable more families in need of support to be identified for benefits. “We have decided that we are going to do a massive overhaul of the PATH programme in significant ways to ensure that the beneficiary...
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