Residents of Riverton Meadows in St Andrew, more popularly known as Riverton City, were recently treated at a wellness fair hosted by Jamaica Public Service (JPS), the light and power company.

The fair, which featured multiple services, attracted more than 600 attendees from the Riverton community and surroundings areas.

Residents received medical check-ups, such as blood pressure and blood sugar testing as well as a number of others, including HIV testing and counselling and dental services. Residents also had the opportunity to register with the National Health Fund. Additionally, valuable information and assistance were provided by various organisations, including the Registrar General’s Department, HEART/NSTA Trust, Programme of Advancement through Health and Education, and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Community members were also treated to an entertainment package.

The effort was part of the JPS Community Renewal Programme of commitment to merging social intervention with technical efforts, as the company seeks to offer regularised service, while uplifting the communities it serves. “It’s about showing that our commitment goes beyond infrastructure to investing in the community’s heart — its people,” said Marilyn McDonald, JPS manager of community renewal.

At the same time, JPS said it will be upgrading the pole line infrastructure throughout Riverton, which it said is slated to take place by the third quarter of this year. This will take place alongside other social intervention activities, including back-to-school assistance.

The JPS Community Renewal Programme, which started in 2014, has successfully converted thousands of households to legitimate electricity usage in communities across Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, St Ann, Clarendon, and St James.