The digitisation of operations is to be extended to a further seven examination depots during this financial year. “This will enable better access and analysis of our drivers’ licensing records, ensuring greater integrity to the system,” Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, said. The Minister was making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is to expand and diversify its fleet with new buses and alternative fuels. “The procurement of the 50 new buses (five electric and 45 diesel) has received full approval and the award notification has been issued to the supplier. This means all is in place for the delivery of the buses to commence within...

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A sum of more than US$200 million is to be spent over the period 2022 to 2025, for capital expenditure programmes at the nation’s international airports and aerodromes. The activities will be undertaken by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), and MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) and PAC Kingston Airports Limited (PACKAL), operators of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) and the...

Jamaica will vie for a council seat at the next International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly to be held in September. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 27). “Securing an ICAO Council Seat will help Jamaica to forge...

Consumers engaging in or contemplating online purchases are being assured that there are provisions under the Electronic Transactions (E-Transactions) Act, 2006 to safeguard their interests. Legal Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Sacha-Gaye Russell, says the Act outlines certain obligations under the Second Schedule, which merchants providing goods and services digitally are required to fulfil. She provided details during...

The St. James Public Health Services will commence screening for common Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in June as part of a pilot project. The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, resulting in long-term health consequences and often creating a need for long-term treatment and care. Addressing the recent monthly meeting...