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As of 3 May 2023, travelers had the option of making reservations for direct flights via Norse Atlantic Airways between London and Jamaica in the Caribbean. The flights will leave from London’s Gatwick Airport and arrive in either Kingston or Montego Bay in Jamaica.

Beginning on October 31, 2023, direct flights to Kingston will be available three times per week, while direct flights to Montego Bay will operate four times per week beginning on 29 October 2023.

New Winter Sun Routes

According to Bjorn Tore Larsen, the chief executive officer of Norse Atlantic Airways, the company is pleased to announce the new service to the Caribbean from Gatwick. He described the flights as “new winter sun routes” and added that more travelers can now enjoy these Caribbean destinations during what is traditionally a period of high-demand travel. The low fares and multiple flights will give those hoping to visit family and friends in the Caribbean more options. Norse Atlantic Airlines will also launch daily direct flights from Gatwick to Barbados on October 29, 2023.

New Flight Service Welcomed by Londoners

Larson also noted that with the new flights, Norse Atlantic will become the second-largest long-haul airline carrier at Gatwick in the winter of 2023 in terms of seat capacity. He added that the airline is looking forward to welcoming new and returning customers on board these direct flights. Stephanie Wear, the vice president of aviation development at London Gatwick, said her agency is also very excited about the expanded range of destinations for Norse Atlantic in the coming winter months. Having more options to enjoy the winter sun in the Caribbean represents very good news for people in London and the southeast of the country, she added.

Norse Atlantic Airways is a low-cost, long-haul Norwegian airline based in Arendal, Norway. It was founded in 2021 and has a fleet of 10 Boeing 787 aircraft. Norse Atlantic currently provides service to France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has operating bases in Fort Lauderdale in Florida, New York’s JFK International, and London’s Gatwick.

Photo – Official Facebook Page for Norse Atlantic Airways

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Labour Day is being commemorated on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, under the theme, ‘Plant a Tree for Life: Promoting Climate Change Mitigation, Food Security and Road Safety’. The activities for the day will commence with a Wreath Laying Tribute, organized by the
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, at the shrine of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe at the National Heroes’ Park in Kingston beginning at 9:00 a.m.

A similar ceremony will be held in Montego Bay, St. James at the Sam Sharpe Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. It will be led by His Worship The Mayor, Councillor Leeroy Williams – Mayor of Montego Bay.

The National Labour Day Project is expected to begin at 7:30 a.m. It entails a tree planting exercise along High Way 2000 in the vicinity of Hartland and Old Harbour. The aim is to plant 10,000 trees. Groups from corporate Jamaica, civil society, schools and other community based groups will participate. The national project is led each year by the Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON PC and joined by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Mark Golding, MP.

Directions To National Project Site In Saint Catherine

1. Coore’s Fesco to Hartland Road via Mandela Highway and Toll Road – 21 mins travel time

2. Ferry Police Station to Hartland Rd via Mandela Highway – 27 mins travel time

3. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Brunswick Street – 20 min travel time

4. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Featherbed Lane- 20 min travel time

5. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Wellington Street – 16 min travel time

There will also be parish projects that will be led by the Mayors across the island.

Parish Projects

Hanover

Installation of rumble strips and road safety signs along ‘hot spots’:
– Watson Taylor Drive in the vicinity of Hanover Parish Library
– Dr Aston King Highway in the vicinity of Point Hill and Grand Palladium Hotel and Spa.

Manchester

Books Park
– Planting trees
– Establishing walk trail and rest stops
– Establishing herbal garden

Portland

Planting of endemic trees (Hernandia Catalpifolia- Water Mahoe) in the forestry reserve in the district of Fellowship

Portmore

Planting of trees along George Lee Boulevard

St Ann

St Ann Infirmary:
– Cutting of trees
– Painting of front boundary walls
– Painting of curb walls
– White washing of tree trunks
– Painting of admin building external walls
– Painting of Porter Lounge

St Catherine

Ewarton Market
– Debushing
– Planting trees
– Power washing of market roof
– Repainting walls and restrooms
– Changing bathroom faucets

St Elizabeth

Prosperity Park

– Planting trees and other beautifying activities

St James

Tree planting activity at Maldon High School and Salt Spring Primary and Infant School

St Mary

– Planting of Annatto Tree at Claude Stuart Park, Port Maria
– Repainting of four pedestrian crossings in Port Maria
– Planting of trees and beautification along Stennett Street, Port Maria
– Planting of trees and flowers and beautification around the two “Welcome to Port Maria” signs

St Thomas

Trees will be planted and rehabilitation work will take place at the parish park and Morant Bay High School

Trelawny

Main projects at Drop-in and Homeless centre in Falmouth.

Sub-projects in each of 8 parish divisions.

The day’s activities will culminate at the National Emancipation Park in Kingston with the National Labour Day Praise and Worship Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be led by some of Jamaica’s most popular gospel artistes.

Photo – Unsplash

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