Jamaica’s senior citizens now have a new opportunity to stay active while building and maintaining social connections following Friday’s official launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ (MOHW) Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults in Montego Bay, St James.

The initiative, which was launched at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, falls under the MOHW’s Jamaica Moves Programme and has been spearheaded through a partnership with stakeholder groups to include the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Western Regional Health Authority, the National Council for Senior Citizens, and the National Health Fund.

Pauline Burke, a 72-year-old retiree among last Friday’s participants, praised the Park Walker Initiative and its associated activities, including a brief senior citizen’s race that started the launch, saying it is worthwhile health-based enterprise.