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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in conversation with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jean-Michel Despax, at a press conference at Jamaica House on July 1, to announce the successful divestment of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT).

Kingston Terminal Divested

The Government has divested the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) to Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a press briefing at Jamaica House today (July 1). He said financial closure was...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela (right), at the opening of the expanded Panama Canal on Sunday, June 26, in Panama City. Looking on is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Also at the opening was Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ Trip to Panama

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), looks over documents just before the start of a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (June 16), to announce road improvement projects to be undertaken by the Government. Looking on is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (File Photo)

Gov’t Undertaking Major Road Improvement Projects

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 15.

US$200 Million Bypass to be Built in Montego Bay

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Lester 'Mike' Henry (right), converses with Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Calvin Allen, during Saturday’s (June 4) eighth staging of the annual Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo at Mandela Park in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Minister Henry calls for Action against Cops who Own Defective Vehicles

10 years ago Transport

Alpart to Resume Refining Operations

The Alpart bauxite/alumina plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth, is expected to resume refining operations in the 2016/17 financial year. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry, during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. Following the refinery’s closure in 2009, the plant was reopened on a reduced...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry. (FILE)

10 years ago Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Transport

JUTC to Roll Out Rural Pilot Service

Beginning September, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be rolling out a three-route operation in sections of the rural area. The pilot will be extended from Old Harbour in St. Catherine to near Clarendon/Manchester, including school routes in and around May Pen, particularly the Garvey Maceo High School in Southwest Clarendon. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Lester

10 years ago Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Transport

Submission to be Made for Portmore Transportation Hub

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry, is preparing a submission which will be sent to the Public Investment Management Committee, following the completed feasibility studies for the new Portmore Transportation Hub. The hub is estimated to cost just over £47 million (J$8.5 billion), the Portfolio Minister told the House of Representatives yesterday (June 8). Making his contribution to...

10 years ago AgricultureTransport

Minister says Mined-Out Lands will be Returned to Production

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says that mined-out bauxite lands across the island will be returned to productive use, especially in the area of agriculture. During a tour of two water harvesting and greenhouse cluster projects in St. Ann on June 2, Mr. Henry said he is determined to ensure that the lands are returned to the people...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Michael Henry (right) and President of the Jamaica Gas Retailers Association (JGRA), Leonard Green (centre) peruse a document at the launch of Road Safety Month on June 1 at the Rubis Gas Station in Havendale, Kingston. At left is Retail Manager of Rubis, Raymond Samuels.

10 years ago Transport

Motorcyclists the Main Focus for Road Safety Month

For Road Safety Month, to be observed in June, major emphasis will be placed on educating motorcyclists on the proper use of the roads, in order to reduce the fatalities occurring in this group as a result of accidents. President of the Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association (JGRA), Leonard Green, says statistics supplied by the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, addresses the 18th Meeting of the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) Board of Directors at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on June 1. At right is Chairman of CASSOS and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Nari Williams Singh and at left is the Chairman of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Philip Henriquez.

10 years ago Transport

Agreement Signed for Cooperation in Aviation

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, has commended the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) for signing an agreement that will facilitate regional cooperation in aviation. CASSOS, which is currently chaired by Jamaica through the Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Mr. Nari Williams Singh, recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (2nd left), listens to a point from Head of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police Calvin Allen (right). Occasion was the launch of Grennell’s Annual Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo on Wednesday, May 11 at the Ministry’s offices on Maxfield Avenue in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the Expo Planning Committee, Alphonso Grennell; and Executive Director, National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher.

10 years ago Transport

Transport Ministry Appeals for Safe Use of Roads

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is again imploring road users to adopt safe habits in order to reduce accidents and fatalities. The latest appeal came from Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alwin Hales at the launch of the 2016 Grennell’s Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo on Wednesday (May 11), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston. Dr. Hales said...