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Transport Authority (TA) Route Inspectors engage members of the public on Friday (April 24), during the launch of the organisation’s Behavioural Change Campaign — 'Moving People…Mpowering' — for the Kingston Metropolitan Region, held at the Half‑Way-Tree Lay-by in St. Andrew.

New Transport Authority Campaign Puts Commuter Safety First

Commuter safety is at the heart of the Transport Authority’s (TA) Transport Behavioural Change Campaign — ‘Moving People…Mpowering’. The public engagement initiative, launched on Friday (April 24) across the Authority’s regional locations — Santa Cruz Transport Centre (Southern Region), Half-Way-Tree...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), looks on while Elhydro operations manager, Sanjay Brown (left), points out features of a digital map used in monitoring the operations of the National Rural School Bus Programme. Occasion was the launch of the new School Bus Operations Centre (SBOC) at 26 Lyndhurst Road in Kingston on Wednesday (April 15). Also observing is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Scott Renner.

100 New School Buses Being Procured

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), prepares to cut the ribbon to open the School Bus Operations Centre (SBOC) for the Rural School Bus Programme, at 26 Lyndhurst Road in Kingston on Wednesday (April 15). He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Elhydro, which is the entity managing the programme, Tanya Morgan; Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, Scott Renner; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan.

Operations Centre Established for Rural School Bus Programme

Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nichole Morgan, receives the findings of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feasibility Study from Sustainable Aviation Senior Manager at ICF Consulting, Yasar Yetiskin, at the handover exercise on Tuesday, April 14, at the JCAA’s Winchester Road headquarters in Kingston.

Study Shows Strong Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Senior Manager at ICF Consulting, Yasar Yetiskin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study.

SAF Feasibility Study Findings to Be Presented to Stakeholders

Parish Disaster Coordinator for St Mary, Adrian Tate.

1 month ago Transport

Truckers Urged to Transport Loads Safely

Truckers travelling along the St. Mary segment of the north coast highway are being urged to transport loads more responsibly due to growing safety concerns regarding debris falling from trucks. Parish Disaster Coordinator for St. Mary, Adrian Tate, who spoke to JIS News during a meeting at the St. Mary Municipal Corporation on Tuesday (March 24), said that “we're having...

A team from the Ministry of Health and Wellness assists an "injured passenger" during a full-scale emergency exercise at the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary on March 17.

1 month ago InformationLocal GovernmentNational Security and PeaceTransport

Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Conducted at Ian Fleming International Airport

The emergency response systems at the Ian Fleming International Airport were put to the test during a full-scale stimulation exercise at the facility on Tuesday (March 17). The exercise is a requirement for all airports to test the effectiveness of security, emergency plans, response capacity, and coordination among agencies. Aerodromes Manager at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Claude Service,...

(FILE) A newly constructed section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

1 month ago BudgetBudget 2026/2027ParliamentPrime MinisterPrime Minister's SpeechesTransportWorks / Construction

Gov’t Moves to Implement Port Antonio Master Plan with US$81m Bypass

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving from planning to implementation under the Port Antonio Master Plan, beginning with the US$81 million Port Antonio Bypass. The bypass will comprise an 18 kilometre corridor, to be delivered in two phases. The first phase, spanning Norwich to Turtle Crawl Harbour in Portland, will feature seven kilometres...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), and National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey (right), look on as Charge d

1 month ago EducationTransportYouth

PHOTOS: Marlie Hill Primary Receives Grant from Japanese Embassy to Purchase School Bus

The two Foton buses donated to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by Sandals Resorts International, facilitated through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. The units were officially handed over during a ceremony in Port Maria on March 13.

1 month ago Local GovernmentTransport

Sandals Donates Buses to Boost Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Capacity

The capacity of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to carry out its duties has been strengthened through the donation of two Foton buses from Sandals Resorts International, facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. The buses were officially handed over during a ceremony at the Port Maria Fire Station in St. Mary on March 13 and will...

Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.

2 months ago AviationTransport

Airports Authority Budgets $9.53 Billion for Capital Works

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has budgeted $9.53 billion for capital investments in the new financial year. The information is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. “Planned capital expenditure includes the continued rehabilitation of the Apron at...

The Transport Authority’s Corporate Office in Kingston.

2 months ago ParliamentTransport

Transport Authority to Train 275 Staff Annually to Boost Efficiency and Service Standards

The Transport Authority (TA) plans to train approximately 275 employees annually to improve operational efficiency and service standards. This is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The document further notes that the Authority will be enhancing safety...