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State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (right), points out something of interest to Chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Garnett Roper (right); and Manager of Tank Weld’s Port Rio Bueno, Marianne Greaves, as they inspect material, which was part of a load shipped from the Trelawny-based port to storm-ravaged Dominica on Wednesday (November 5). The donation, valued at about $50 million, represents a joint public/private sector partnership, and included two bailey bridges, six tons of steel, 18 tons of cement, and other items. Oslo Bulk is shipping the items to Dominica.

Jamaica Sends Off $50 Million Worth Of Supplies To Dominica

Jamaica, on Wednesday (November 4), shipped off close to $50 million worth of bridge infrastructure and materials to tropical storm-ravaged Dominica, fulfilling a pledge that was made nearly two months ago. The donation, initiated by the Ministry of Transport, Works...

Another Cashless Option For JUTC Commuters

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh.

Air Traffic Controllers to Be Trained and Equipment Upgraded

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), converses with (from left): President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu; Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh; and ICAO Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu. Occasion was the meeting of the ICAO Council at the Iberostar Hotel in Lilliput, St. James earlier this week.

Government Hailed for Strides in Modernising Air Transport Sector

Gov’t Hailed For Strides in Modernising Air Transport Sector

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh (right), listens keenly to President of the Jamaica Air Traffic Controllers Association (JATCA), Kurt Solomon. Occasion was the opening of the 26th regional meeting of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Association (IFATCA), at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay on Thursday (October 15).

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JCAA Supports Work of Air Traffic Controllers – Williams-Singh

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh, said the organisation is committing to supporting the work of air traffic controllers in ensuring the safety of the country’s airspace. “We share the expressed commitment to safety and we are advanced in a strategy for effecting a comprehensive upgrade and modernisation programme for our air navigation services…to meet...

11 years ago Transport

Privatisation of Airports Necessary – Dr. Guy

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, says privatisation of the Sangster International Airport and the similar action to be taken at the Norman Manley International Airport are to bring both facilities up to world class standards. Addressing an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council meeting at the Iberostar Hotel, in Lilliput, St....

11 years ago Transport

High Aviation Standard Must Be Maintained – FAA

Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Michael Whitaker, says the Caribbean continues to be a popular tourism gateway and it is important for member countries to maintain a high aviation standard. Addressing an air transportation meeting of Directors General of the North American, Central American and Caribbean region, at the Iberostar Hotel in Lilliput, St. James, on October 13,...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), addresses the opening of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) council meeting on Monday (October 12), at the Iberostar Hotel in Lilliput, St. James. Listening are Regional Director of the ICAO, Melvin Cintron (left); and President of the ICAO, Dr. Bernard Alui.

11 years ago Transport

Gov’t Committed to Quality Air Transport System

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the Government is fully committed to maintaining a quality air transport system that is above world average in terms of safety and security standards. He noted that while there are challenges, no effort will be spared to ensure that the country’s aviation system continues to...

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Senate Passes Amendments to Civil Aviation Act

Members of the Senate, on October 2, gave their approval for amendments to the Civil Aviation Act, which seeks to increase the membership of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Board. The Bill proposes to appoint three additional persons to serve on the board, which will bring the total to 12 up from nine. The Board currently has eight appointed...

Director of the Housing Policy Unit in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Paula Parkes.

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Work Advanced Under Slum Upgrading Programme

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is reporting that work under Phase Two of the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP 2) is far advanced. Director of Housing Policy in the Ministry Paula Parkes, told JIS News that “significant work” has been done in realising three of the six expected outputs. These include the Citywide Slum Situational Analysis, the Policy...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), enjoys a light moment at the opening of the Caribbean Maritime Institute’s (CMI) two-day open day and exhibition on Monday (Sept. 21). Others (from left) are: CMI Chaplain, Pastor Linton Williams; Deputy Executive Director CMI, Vivette Grant; and Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock. Dr. Guy delivered the keynote address at the function, which was among events to mark Maritime Awareness Week from September 20-26.

11 years ago Transport

CMI Partners With Key Stakeholders to Host Maritime Week

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has joined forces with four key stakeholders in the maritime industry to stage activities in observance of Maritime Awareness Week, which is being observed from September 20-26. These include the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Kingston Wharves Limited, and the Shipping Association of Jamaica. CMI Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock,...