These would include the establishment of the National Disability Fund and housing. PNP President Mark Golding noted that the Party has plans for a raft of measures aimed at improving the quality of life for disabled persons.

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Addressing yesterday's meeting of the KSAMC, Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby said 188 letters were printed for dispatch with billing applied retroactively for several years.

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Speaking at a press briefing yesterday at the end of the Heads of Government Meeting in St. James, Dr. Holness noted that the process has faced challenges due to Jamaica's legislative framework.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Rural School Bus System is a "win-win" for the  government, public transport operators and students. 

He made the statement during a press conference in Kingston this morning. 

His remarks come after the Opposition People's National Party, PNP criticized the bus system, citing issues with its implementation and possible effects on taxi operators.

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Principal of Alphansus Davis High in Clarendon George Henry says the government should implement a policy that allows school administrators to punish students who misbehave, and requires their parents to pay a fine. 

He was speaking at the school's graduation ceremony recently.

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Chairman of CARICOM and Jamaica's Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has underscored the importance of engaging with the United States to restore preferential trade access while also strengthening ties with other global markets.

Dr. Holness was responding strategically to shifting global trade dynamics in light of recent US policy changes, including a ten per cent baseline tariff on CARICOM imports

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The film ‘Someone Loves You’ starring Nadine Sutherland won “best short film” at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans on Sunday night.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has dismissed claims that the 110 buses being imported for the rural school bus system are old and unsafe.

He commented on the matter at a press conference this morning.

His remarks follow statements by the Opposition People's National Party, PNP that the buses are old, retired and unsafe for students.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, gave the update at a Jamaica Labour Party meeting in northeast St. Elizabeth last evening.The parish is served by three fire stations located in Black River, Junction, and Santa Cruz.

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There is great room for boosting trade among CARICOM nations, as business dealings within the region remain at 11.2 per cent.CARICOM Chair and Jamaica's Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness made the comment during a regional private sector leadership breakfast at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James this morning.

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