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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,​ speaking at the weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (October 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,​ speaking at the weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (October 22).

Health Ministry Looking to Increase Taxi Operators’ Compliance with COVID Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says he intends to work with Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, to provide greater clarity to taxi operators about their role in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.

Buses Presented to Two Rural High Schools
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the Agency
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the Agency's Head Office in Kingston.

Road Safety Unit Utilising YouTube to Promote Responsible Motoring
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) with his Instrument of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) with his Instrument of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

Minister Montague pledges to complete issuing titles to persons on bauxite lands
Mining and quarrying activities across Jamaica.
Mining and quarrying activities across Jamaica.

Dr. Hales Welcomes $9 Million Grant for Mining, Quarry Operators

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