GOJ Minute 1 February 2

A 24-hour Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline has been activated as part of efforts to end the stigma associated with mental illness. The number is 888-639-5433.

Jamaica has now formally signed an air service agreement to facilitate direct flights from South Africa to the Norman Manley International Airport.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica is looking to improve the capacity of the Jamaica Defence Force to respond to disasters domestically and within the region.

The Ministry of Finance and Planning is reporting that Government expenditure for the first four months of the current fiscal year totalled 194.7 billion dollars.

The Education Ministry says there have been no reports of a shortage of books and furniture in schools islandwide.

Cabinet has given approval for the appointment of a twelve member National Housing Trust Board of Directors with effect from September 9, 2019 until September 8, 2022.