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The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.
The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.

Gov’t Adding Electric Buses to JUTC Fleet

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving quickly to incorporate new, cleaner technologies into the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, eventually replacing the existing combustion engine units. He said that the objective is to...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.

Phased Implementation of New Road Traffic Act Begins on February 1
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., leads a discussion at the 18th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investment and Capital Markets Conference on January 25, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., leads a discussion at the 18th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investment and Capital Markets Conference on January 25, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

More Young Women Show Interest in Farming
Corporate Affairs Manager, Real Estate Board and Commission of Strata Corporations, Gail Dandy-Newell.
Corporate Affairs Manager, Real Estate Board and Commission of Strata Corporations, Gail Dandy-Newell.

REB Clients Reminded to Include Relevant Information When Making Payments
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), in discussion with the United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry, at the opening of a child-friendly centre at the Ministry of Justice Victim Support Division (VSD) in Port Antonio, Portland, recently.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), in discussion with the United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry, at the opening of a child-friendly centre at the Ministry of Justice Victim Support Division (VSD) in Port Antonio, Portland, recently.

Centre Opens in Port Antonio to Deal with Children Who Have Been Abused

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in collaboration with the college’s administration. Accompanying Mr. Charles Jr. is State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter.
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PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Attends CASE Intellectual Stimulation Day

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in...
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Minister of Transport and Minining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks to students and other stakeholders at the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme, on January 27.
Transport

Law to Deal With Persons Selling and Buying Driver’s Licences – Minister

The full arm of the law will be brought to bear against persons who have been selling and illegally obtaining driver’s licences, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Addressing the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on January 27, Minister Shaw said that for too long the practice...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is briefed by Inbound Supervisor, Cari-Med Group, Christopher Meikle (second right), during a tour of the company’s new distribution centre in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, which was officially opened on Friday (January 27). Others (from left) are Co-Founders, Cari-Med Group, Marva and Glen Christian, and Custos Rotulorum for St. Catherine, Hon. Icilyn Golding.
Labour

Cari-Med Group to Recruit 60 Per Cent of Workforce for New Distribution Centre from Bernard Lodge

The Cari-Med Group has committed to recruiting residents of Bernard Lodge in St. Catherine to fill 60 per cent of the workforce required for the entity’s new state-of-the-art warehouse distribution centre, situated in the community. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially opened phase 1 of the 258,000 square feet facility, during a ceremony on Friday (January 27). The...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), are greeted by Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, Reverend Merrick ‘Al’ Miller, during the 2023 Reggae Month Church Service, on Sunday (January 29). The service was held at Fellowship Tabernacle under the theme ‘We Come to Ketch the Rhythm in Reverence and Praise’.
CultureEntertainment

Churches Encouraged to Assist in Expanding Jamaica’s Reggae Gospel Industry

Churches are being encouraged to assist in expanding Jamaica’s Reggae gospel industry. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who made the call, invited churches to, “focus on unearthing and developing gospel bands and vocal talents across the country, and unleashing them on the world in reverence and praise.” She was speaking during the 2023 Reggae Month...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during the funeral service for firefighter, Lorenzo Garnet Douse, which was held at Moneague College in St. Ann on Saturday (January 28).
Local Government

Ocho Rios Fire Station Being Renamed in Honour of Late Firefighter

The Ocho Rios Fire Station in St. Ann is to be renamed in honour of late firefighter, Lorenzo Garnet Douse, who was based at that location. The station’s name will be formally changed to the Ocho Rios Fire Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the announcement during the funeral service...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon during a ceremony to handover a $7 million three-bedroom house to resident of Hopeful Village in St. Andrew, Thia Jones, recently. The unit was constructed under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Others (from left) are Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South, Mark Golding, and Chairperson, NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters. The NSHP comprises three components – the provision of indigent housing, which will see 315 housing units (five for each of the 63 constituencies) constructed per annum; relocation of vulnerable communities, which will give priority to persons in imminent danger; and the upgrading of tenement yards (one per constituency).
HousingPrime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Delivers Houses to Resident in St. Andrew South

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon during a ceremony to handover a $7 million three-bedroom house to resident of Hopeful Village in St. Andrew, Thia Jones, recently. The unit was constructed under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Others (from left) are Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South, Mark Golding,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents a scholarship certificate to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) student, Ashli-Ann Graham, during the institution’s Founders’ Weekend Celebration on Saturday (January 28). Minister Williams was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held at the institution’s campus in Portland under the theme: ‘Celebrating our Legacy, Creating Visions of Excellence’.
Education

PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends CASE Founders’ Weekend Celebration

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents a scholarship certificate to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) student, Ashli-Ann Graham, during the institution’s Founders’ Weekend Celebration on Saturday (January 28). Minister Williams was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held at the institution’s campus in Portland under the theme: ‘Celebrating our Legacy, Creating Visions...
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