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Board Chairman at Petrojam, Wayne Chen (second right), is joined by Acting Principal of the St. Andrew Primary School, Colleen Gordon (second left), and grade-six student, Richard Anderson (centre), in Labour Day activities at the institution in Kingston on Monday (May 23).
Board Chairman at Petrojam, Wayne Chen (second right), is joined by Acting Principal of the St. Andrew Primary School, Colleen Gordon (second left), and grade-six student, Richard Anderson (centre), in Labour Day activities at the institution in Kingston on Monday (May 23).

Petrojam Spruces Up St. Andrew Primary School

Scores of volunteers turned out at the St. Andrew Primary School in Kingston on Monday (May 23) to take part in Labour Day activities at the institution. The work was spearheaded by Petrojam Limited, Jamaica's only petroleum refinery. The activities...
Volunteers work on the construction of a bus stop at the Little London High School on Monday (May 23), which is the Labour Day parish project for Westmoreland.
Volunteers work on the construction of a bus stop at the Little London High School on Monday (May 23), which is the Labour Day parish project for Westmoreland.

Bus Stop Built at Little London High School on Labour Day
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), paints a curb at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Labour Day (May 23).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), paints a curb at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Labour Day (May 23).

PM Calls On Jamaicans To Boost Productivity
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation Programme Officer Allaine Harvey (right), paints a section of the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James along with Administrative Assistant at the JPS in Westmoreland/St. Elizabeth Jullite Reeves, on Labour Day, Monday (May 23).
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation Programme Officer Allaine Harvey (right), paints a section of the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James along with Administrative Assistant at the JPS in Westmoreland/St. Elizabeth Jullite Reeves, on Labour Day, Monday (May 23).

Deep Clean for Charles Gordon Market on Labour Day
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Morais Guy. The USF is providing free public Internet service in major town centres, parks and high-traffic areas across the island.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Morais Guy. The USF is providing free public Internet service in major town centres, parks and high-traffic areas across the island.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot in Port Maria

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Volunteers, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) workers, strategizing before the start of roof and floor repairs at the Grants Bailey Basic School in Gibraltar, St. Ann on May 23
Labour Day 2022

Team Effort at Grants Bailey Basic School for Labour Day

The Grants Bailey Basic School in Gibraltar, St. Ann was the scene of the St. Ann Municipality’s parish Labour Day project on May 23. The work carried out included repairs to roof, floor, and restroom facilities. Leading the charge were Councillor for the Gibraltar Division Cardel Wickham, Mayor Sydney Stewart, Chairman of the Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee Councillor...
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Industry

63 Land Titles for Manchester Residents Resettled Due to Mining

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he has signed two orders for the delivery of 63 titles to persons in the Lancaster and Blenheim subdivisions in Manchester, who have been resettled due to mining activities. He said that the orders were signed in March. Minister Shaw said that the Government is utilising the vesting order provision to fast-track...
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Labour Day 2022

Public Bathrooms Being Built in Junction

Work is under way on the construction of public bathrooms in the town of Junction, St. Elizbeth, which will provide sanitary convenience for residents and visitors to the town. Representatives from the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and other State agencies and charity bodies, as well as citizens, turned out in the spirit of volunteerism to support the initiative, which is...
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Labour Day 2022

Clean Up Your Communities on Labour Day, May 23

Jamaicans are being urged to clean up their communities and towns on Labour Day, May 23. This year’s Labour Day slogan is “Mek Jamaica Cris an’ Clean” while the theme is ‘Re-igniting a Nation for Greatness - Protect our Heritage and Environment’. Speaking at the Workers’ Week and Labour Day thanksgiving service held Sunday (May 22) at the Emmanuel Apostolic...
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Justice

Thousands Of Youths in Restorative Justice Programme

Over 3,000 participants, including teachers, students and parents are benefiting from conflict resolution sessions sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Youth, and the Ministry of Justice. According to Coordinator for the National Restorative Justice Programme Andriene Lindsay, 3,120 persons are involved in the programme from 78 high schools and 26 primary schools. This was made possible through a recent...
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