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Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

Caymanas Special Economic Zone Expected to Boost Maritime Activity

The development of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone is expected to significantly boost maritime activity, driving increased demand for shipping services and creating opportunities for the establishment of complementary maritime businesses. Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ),...

An aerial view of the Norman Manley International Airport highlighting the area of the runway extension

NMIA Runway Extension Designed with Environmental Protection in Mind

President of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica, Nicole Wickham (front row, fifth left), presents a laptop to Principal of Carisbrook Infant and Primary School, Patrick Malcolm (front row, fourth right), in Carisbrook, St. Elizabeth, during a handover ceremony at the school on Saturday, August 15. Sharing in the moment are other stakeholders, including Chairman of the 2026 committee of the Jamaican Emancipendence Cultural Society, Jodi Clarke (front row, second left) and members of staff at the Carisbrook Infant and Primary School.

WISTA Hands Over School Resources to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School

President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica, Nicole Wickham (left), shares a moment with guest speaker, Dr. Sandra Swaby, and WISTA Finance Director, Clover Moodie, during the Association’s recent High Tea Fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will fund the donation of hurricane relief supplies and other resources to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School in St. Elizabeth on Saturday, August 15.

WISTA Jamaica to Donate Hurricane Relief Supplies to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan addresses the Ministry's annual Region Five Principals' Conference at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on July 28.

Principals Urged To Expand Participation In Rural School Bus System

President of the Caribbean Maritime University, Professor Andrew Spencer (left), with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, who visited the institution on July 28.

1 month ago Transport

Secretary-General of IMO Hails Country’s Progress in Maritime Education and Port Development

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, has hailed Jamaica's remarkable progress in maritime education, port development and sustainable shipping as a global model for maritime excellence. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 29, Mr. Dominguez said he was impressed by the country's strategic vision and commitment to expanding its maritime sector. The Secretary-General...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday

2 months ago Transport

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Traffic Offences Under Demerit Points System – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that a zero-tolerance approach will be taken to traffic offences under the Road Traffic Act demerit points system. Under the regime, demerit points are added to a driver’s traffic record when specified offences are committed. A driver’s licence is automatically suspended once the accumulated points reach the prescribed thresholds. Addressing...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 months ago EducationTransport

Rural School Bus Programme Attains 100% Satisfaction from Students and Parents

The Rural School Bus Programme, implemented last year, continues to be one of the Government’s most impactful investments, delivering safe, reliable transportation for students. Highlighting the programme’s impact during Wednesday’s (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said parent and student satisfaction currently stands at 100 per cent, significantly surpassing...

2 months ago Transport

New ITA Director General Appointed

Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been appointed Director General of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), effective September 1. He has been seconded from the JDF with the approval of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Permanent Secretary. This was announced by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during Wednesday’s (July...

Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones, in discussion with NRSC Executive Director, Paula Fletcher, during the entity

2 months ago Transport

NRSC Chairman Calls for Unified Effort to Reduce Road Fatalities

With road fatalities ranking as the country’s second-leading cause of violent deaths, particularly among persons aged 18 to 49, Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr Lucien Jones, is calling for an urgent, coordinated national response to reverse this deadly trend and improve road safety. Addressing a press briefing on Jamaica’s road-safety performance at the midpoint of 2026...

Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nichole Morgan.

2 months ago Aviation

JCAA Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification For Civil Aviation Training Institute

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for the Quality Management System (QMS) of its Civil Aviation Training Institute (CAATI). This achievement marks a significant milestone in the authority's commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in aviation training. It follows a rigorous independent audit process, culminating in the approval of JCAA's audit package by the...

Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe.

2 months ago Transport

Sangster International Becomes First English-Speaking Caribbean Airport to Secure Level 3 Carbon Certification

Sangster International Airport (SIA) has become the first airport in the English-speaking Caribbean to achieve level-three certification under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme. This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, who said that the milestone reflects the airport's commitment to reducing carbon emissions while advancing sustainable airport operations. Addressing a...