Ministry gives update on incinerator repair
THE HEALTH Ministry said last Friday that three hospitals will be assisting the National Public Health Laboratory with the disposal of used material, including test tubes containing blood and other samples.

Clampdown on taxi congestion in MoBay
WESTERN BUREAU: THE ST. JAMES Parish Council, the police and taxi operators are collaborating on a plan to tackle traffic congestion in the city of Montego Bay.

New bridge for Yallahs
WESTERN BUREAU: PLANS FOR the construction of the new Yallahs Bridge, in western St. Thomas, are "progressing steadily", says Dr. Fenton Ferguson, Minister of State for Transport and Works.

Grace, Kennedy to aid CDA
THE CHILD Development Agency (CDA) is expected to get help soon with several of its programmes, particularly its foster care programme, courtesy of Grace, Kennedy and Co. Ltd.

Youthlink CXC seminar gets good marks
WESTERN BUREAU: MORE THAN 500 students from throughout western Jamaica turned out yesterday for the Gleaner's Youhtlink Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Seminar at the Montego Bay Civic Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, St. James.

Council awaits word on study time proposals
THE NURSING Council of Jamaica (NCJ) says it is now awaiting feedback from nurses and other affected groups on its proposal to cut by 20 hours the mandatory continuing education criterion...