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A section of a roadway leading to the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), at Palisadoes Park, Kingston. (FILE).
A section of a roadway leading to the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), at Palisadoes Park, Kingston. (FILE).

Azan Urges Motorists to Reduce Speed

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, is appealing for motorists to observe the speed limit on the roads, in order to reduce crashes. Speaking at a ceremony to officially open the rehabilitated roadway...
Students of the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon perform a cultural item on the newly asphalted grounds of the school, which was undertaken through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).
Students of the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon perform a cultural item on the newly asphalted grounds of the school, which was undertaken through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).

No More Dust Nuisance at Mineral Heights Primary
Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie.
Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie.

Traffic Division and Community Safety Branch Collaborate on Road Safety
Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (seated centre); Executive Director of GSW Animation, Wayne Sinclair (seated left);and Director of GSW Animation, Favel Williams (seated right); sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of animation skills, at a function held on February 24 at the HEART Trust/NTA’s Oxford Road office in Kingston. Looking on in the background (from left) are: Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Donald Foster; Director of Business Development and Workforce Solutions at the HEART Trust NTA, Mark Wallen; Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment, Denworth Finnikin; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards.
Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (seated centre); Executive Director of GSW Animation, Wayne Sinclair (seated left);and Director of GSW Animation, Favel Williams (seated right); sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of animation skills, at a function held on February 24 at the HEART Trust/NTA’s Oxford Road office in Kingston. Looking on in the background (from left) are: Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Donald Foster; Director of Business Development and Workforce Solutions at the HEART Trust NTA, Mark Wallen; Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment, Denworth Finnikin; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards.

HEART/NTA Signs MoUs to Boost Skills and Employment of Jamaicans
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (2nd left), in discussion with Principal of the Clarendon based Vere Technical High Scool, Dr. Henrietta Stewart (left), at the launch of the Rural Safe School Bus Programme, held in May Pen, today (February 25). Others (from left are): Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, and Managing Director at the Transport Authority, Donald Foster.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (2nd left), in discussion with Principal of the Clarendon based Vere Technical High Scool, Dr. Henrietta Stewart (left), at the launch of the Rural Safe School Bus Programme, held in May Pen, today (February 25). Others (from left are): Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, and Managing Director at the Transport Authority, Donald Foster.

School Bus Programme for Students in Clarendon

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Government Pushes Ahead with Expansion of Montego Bay Free Zone

The Government is pushing ahead with plans to construct 63,000 square feet of space in the Montego Bay Free Zone, which will provide additional facility for the expansion of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the Port Authority of Jamaica, the parent company of the Montego...
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A Section of Constant Spring Road Reduced to Single Lane

The National Work Agency (NWA) is advising motorist and pedestrians that a section of Constant Spring Road in the vicinity of Grants Pen Road will be temporarily reduced to single lane usage. The Grants Pen Ford will also be closed for six (6) days, from today, Friday, March 06 until Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Reduction of the roadway to single...
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$3.34 Billion Allocated to Improve Road Network

The Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP) has received an allocation of $3.34 billion in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before Parliament. The project seeks to continue improvement of the island’s road network in order to stimulate economic development and enhance the welfare of Jamaica’s citizens. Achievements to date, include: completion of an engineering feasibility study; signing of a conditional...
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State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (2nd right); Member of Parliament for Central Manchester and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd right), walk on the newly repaired Bashie Road in Bellefield Manchester, which was officially opened on February 13. The work was undertaken under phase three of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) at a cost of $3.56 million.
Transport

Woodlawn Crescent Residents Welcome JEEP Road Repairs

Rose Stewart could hardly contain her excitement as she gushed about the rehabilitation work done on the road leading into her Woodlawn Crescent community in Central Manchester. The project, which was completed last year, was carried out under phase three of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) at a cost of $2.6 million. A long-time resident of the community, located...
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$280 Million Being Spent To Repair Roads in West Rural St. Andrew

The Government is spending $280 million to repair roads in sections of West Rural St. Andrew, under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). This was disclosed by State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, following a tour of National Works Agency (NWA) projects in the area on February 16. Mr. Azan, who was accompanied by representatives from...
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Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie informs a JIS ‘Think Tank’ about the number of road fatalities since the start of the year.
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Pedestrians Urged to be More Careful on the Roads

Pedestrians are being urged to be more careful on the roadways, as they are the most vulnerable category of road users. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (February 17), Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie, said there have been 35 road fatalities since the start of the...
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State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (second right), discuss work plan with Director, Regional Implementation and Special Projects at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer (right); Parish Manager, NWA, Vurjhon Nelson (left); and Regional Manager, NWA, Sadeke Mahabeer, during a tour of sections of West Rural St. Andrew on February 16.
Transport

$280 Million Being Spent to Repair Roads in West Rural St. Andrew

Government is spending $280 million to repair roads in sections of West Rural St. Andrew, under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). This was disclosed by State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, following a tour of National Works Agency (NWA) projects in the area on February 16. Mr. Azan, who was accompanied by representatives from his...
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