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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.
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

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica will hand over hurricane relief supplies to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School in St. Elizabeth on Saturday, August 15. The supplies will support the school’s ongoing recovery efforts following the impact...
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan addresses the Ministry
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.
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.

Secretary-General of IMO Hails Country’s Progress in Maritime Education and Port Development
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday's (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Traffic Offences Under Demerit Points System – Minister Vaz
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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

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Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan.
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...
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Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones, in discussion with NRSC Executive Director, Paula Fletcher, during the entity
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...
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Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nichole Morgan.
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...
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Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe.
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...
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Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe.
Transport

Airlines Remain Confident in Destination

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe, says several new international air services scheduled to commence this year are a strong vote of confidence in Montego Bay and Jamaica's tourism product. Mr. Munroe said the additional routes demonstrate that airlines remain confident in Sangster International Airport (SIA) and the destination, despite...
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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Aviation Sector Continues to Recover

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that Jamaica's aviation sector continues to recover steadily from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with the country's airports expected to return to long-term growth as tourism infrastructure rebounds. Addressing the Sangster International Airport (SIA) Forum, held virtually on Wednesday (July 1), Mr. Vaz noted that the reopening of hotels, attractions...
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, seated); State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (fourth right, seated);and  Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Hugh Gentles (fourth left, seated), share a photo opportunity with the 19 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace and other dignitaries following the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony, held at the Glistening Waters Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday (June 26).
JusticeJustice and Constitutional AffairsTransport

Justice Minister Endorses Demerit System to Rein in Reckless Driving

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has voiced strong support for the Government’s Demerit Point System, declaring that the time has come to remove reckless motorists from the roads and restore law and order on Jamaica’s streets. Speaking during the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony for 19 newly minted members at the Glistening Waters...
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