The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says effective Wednesday, May 20, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators.The JUTC says the adjustment forms part of its continued commitment to stakeholder engagement and responsible service planning.
Taxi operators who ply the route from Spauldings to Victoria in Clarendon have withdrawn their service and mounted road blocks at Sunbury to protest the poor state of the road.
That was part of the discussions at a meeting of ministers and taxi operators at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre this morning.The 16 per cent represents the second phase of the 35% fare increase approved by the Government in 2023.19 per cent was implemented that year, and the remaining 16 per cent was due in 2024.However, that implementation was deferred by the Government due to varying economic shocks.
Culture and Sports Minister Olivia Grange says this year's Labour Day will focus on the restoration of sports, early childhood and community facilities.
The focus was selected in the context of Hurricane Melissa which affected Jamaica last October.
The Granville Peace, Justice and Resource Development Foundation says it is appalled by the fatal shooting of a woman by the police in Granville Square, St. James yesterday.
The woman has been identified as 45-year-old Lotoya Bulgin also known as "Buju" of Gunns Drive, Granville.