Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the government will develop an aircraft maintenance and operations industry in Vernamfield, Clarendon.

Speaking at a party meeting in Clarendon yesterday, the Prime Minister said the industry is very lucrative, but will take some time to develop.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding says should his party form the next government, he will ensure that citizens have access to the island's beaches.

According to the Opposition Leader, though Jamaica is recognized for its beautiful beaches, citizens do not have access to many of them.

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Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior has stated that effort is being made to facilitate the re-opening of the Chinese-operated auto shop in St. Catherine.

The Whole Hearted Car Service Company in Ferry Pen was closed last month following reports that some workers did not have the requisite permits.

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Opposition Spokesman on Transport Mikael Phillips has called on airport operators to give priority to local companies when offering concessions.

Mr. Phillips lamented that oftentimes, the process of acquiring the concession is so difficult that local bidders tend to be left out.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has reassured stakeholders that his administration is working on the national swamp and freshwater policy and the beach access and management policy.

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Health minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has expressed satisfaction with the procurement process for a $31 m neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

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The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ is reporting that vandalism is among various challenges being experienced by banks, which are hampering their efforts to achieve full compliance with regulatory requirements for operational Automated Teller Machines, ATMs. 

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The Norman Manley International Airport, NMIA is reporting a significant reduction in energy consumption so far this year, compared to last year.

Environment and Quality Manager, Clayton Mitchell made the disclosure during a forum at the NMIA in Kingston, on Thursday.

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The Old Harbour Bay Primary school in St. Catherine received a face lift today, as scores of volunteers turned up to participate in the Labour Day parish project.

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There were 10 ammunition discoveries at the pre-board screening check point at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, between January and April this year.

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