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Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 18 about the rollout of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness Certificates on July 21.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 18 about the rollout of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness Certificates on July 21.

No Ticket for Failure to Present Printed Copies of Fitness and Registration Certificates

Motorists will no longer face traffic tickets for failing to present printed copies of their motor vehicle fitness and registration certificates, as a new electronic system takes effect on July 21. Tax Administration Jamaica (JAJ) is reminding persons that under...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is joined by Executive Chairman, Barnett Limited, Mark Kerr-Jarrett (second right, partially hidden), wife, Anya Kerr-Jarrett (left); and General Manager, Barnett Business Centre, Shelly-Ann Josephs, in unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening of the Centre, located at the Barnett Tech Park in Fairfield, St. James, on Thursday (November 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is joined by Executive Chairman, Barnett Limited, Mark Kerr-Jarrett (second right, partially hidden), wife, Anya Kerr-Jarrett (left); and General Manager, Barnett Business Centre, Shelly-Ann Josephs, in unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening of the Centre, located at the Barnett Tech Park in Fairfield, St. James, on Thursday (November 9).

Work Commences On Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

New Road Traffic Act Big Help to the Police – Commissioner
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Electronic Signatures Soon on Warrants for Delinquent Motorists
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives recently.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives recently.

Driving Instructors Have Until January 1, 2024 to Get Certified

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), updates journalists on matters relating to the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, during a media briefing on Friday. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston. (February 3). Listening (from left) are Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Oversight for the National Road Safety Council, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and senior Ministry technocrats – Permanent Secretary, Alwin Hales; Chief Technical Director, Dr. Janine Dawkins and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Kanute Hare.
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New Road Traffic Act and Regulations to be Amended in Response to Public Concerns

The Government will be amending the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations in order to reinforce public transportation safety for children and the wider public.   Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday (February 3).  It comes in the wake of a decision by several operators of public passenger vehicles (PPVs) islandwide...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers statement in the House of Representatives on January 31.
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Aspects of New Road Traffic Act That Will Require Phased Implementation Outlined

Aspects of the new Road Traffic Act that require phased implementation are to be addressed as the country begins to operate under the new legislative regime, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on January 31, Mr. Shaw noted that the transition to the new Act will require a period...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
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Public’s Understanding Urged as New Road Traffic Act and Regulations Come Into Effect

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling for the public’s patience and cooperation, in the wake of the new Road Traffic Act and Road Traffic Regulations, which came into effect today, Wednesday (February 1). He said the Ministry welcomes feedback and discussion on how “we can all work together for a better and safer road traffic environment”....
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Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
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Major Stipulations for Motorcyclists Under New Road Traffic Act and Regulations

Instructors of motorcycle learner drivers will be required to drive within six metres of their students under the new Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. According to the Regulations, an instructor must have a motorcycle driver’s licence for at least three years before engaging in the supervision of a learner. Additionally, motorcycles being used by...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the opening ceremony of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (January 30).
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Public Urged to Support Implementation of Road Traffic Act

The public is being implored to support members of the police force as they enforce the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the appeal while addressing the opening ceremony of a two-day Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference at...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.
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Phased Implementation of New Road Traffic Act Begins on February 1

Phased implementation of the new Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 is set to commence on February 1. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in a statement on Monday (January 30), said the legislation aims to better regulate and promote safe use of Jamaica’s roadways. “This, while at the same time, ensuring the safety...
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