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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), looks on as Chairman of the Transport Authority (TA), Norton Hinds (left), presents President of the Oracabessa Taxi Association, Stanford Stewart with a trophy for advocacy. Occasion was a certification ceremony held on Wednesday, October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), looks on as Chairman of the Transport Authority (TA), Norton Hinds (left), presents President of the Oracabessa Taxi Association, Stanford Stewart with a trophy for advocacy. Occasion was a certification ceremony held on Wednesday, October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

16 Route Taxi Associations Certified By Transport Authority

Sixteen Route Taxi Associations from across the island have received certification from the Transport Authority (TA). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, handed over the documents on Wednesday, October 8, during...
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing, Audrey Sewell (left), listens to a point being made by Deputy Commissioner of Police, James Golding, during Friday’s (September 26) closing ceremony for participants in a seven-month Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Training, and Defensive Driving/Driver Behaviour and Risk Index course, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Palisadoes Park, Kingston.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing, Audrey Sewell (left), listens to a point being made by Deputy Commissioner of Police, James Golding, during Friday’s (September 26) closing ceremony for participants in a seven-month Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Training, and Defensive Driving/Driver Behaviour and Risk Index course, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Palisadoes Park, Kingston.

Road Safety Officers Complete Intensive Multi-Faceted Safety Course
The rehabilitated access road to the Fantasy Beach in Priory, St. Ann. The road was repaired at a cost of $4.5 million, provided through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).
The rehabilitated access road to the Fantasy Beach in Priory, St. Ann. The road was repaired at a cost of $4.5 million, provided through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).

Access Road to Fantasy Beach Rehabilitated

Smarter Cards Only to Access Concession Fares on JUTC Buses Now in Effect
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), in discussion with Acting President of the University of Technology, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (centre) and President of the Jamaica Institution of engineers (JIE), Dr. Noel Brown, at the launch of Engineers
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), in discussion with Acting President of the University of Technology, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman (centre) and President of the Jamaica Institution of engineers (JIE), Dr. Noel Brown, at the launch of Engineers' Week 2014, at the University of Technology (UTech), on September 4. Engineering Week 2014 is being observed from September 21 to 28.

Engineers Urged to Take Advantage of Available Global Best Practices

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Air Transportation Key Sector in Fostering Growth

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, says increasing the efficiency and capacity of the air transport sector is an important element of the Government’s growth strategy. The, move, he said, is in recognition of the impact of air transportation on all sectors, among them tourism, agriculture, health, education and high-tech industries, many of which are...
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Transport

JCAA Explains Decision to Hand Over Probe into Aircraft Crash to US

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) says the decision to delegate investigative responsibility into the crash of the TBM 900 aircraft to the United States National Transport Safety Board (NTSB), was because the majority of what took place occurred in US airspace. Deputy Director General of Regulatory Affairs at the JCAA, Nari Williams-Singh, said that while Jamaica is fully capable...
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Transport

Road Works Advanced in Westmoreland and Hanover

Road repair works are far advanced in the parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover under the third phase of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that 10 road sections are being targeted in the parishes at a cost of $30 million. The works, which started in May,...
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Motorist travelling along the Linstead to Moneague segment of the North/South Highway, following its recent official opening.
Transport

Toll to Start on North South Highway on September 6

Free access to the North South Highway (Segment 2), Linstead to Moneague leg, will end at 12:00 AM, Saturday, September 6th, exactly one month after the Jamaica North South Highway Company Ltd. (JNSHC) opened up the dual carriage way to the public. Motorists who opt to take the 20 kilometer stretch of highway, that reduces their travel time between the...
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Transport

JUTC Extends Cash Time for Concession Passengers

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has extended the time that concession passengers will be allowed to pay cash on JUTC buses up to September 7, to afford them additional time to get their smarter cards. “This extension will give them enough time to get the smarter cards in their hands, so that they can start riding our buses next...
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Colin Campbell (right), looks on as Manager of the JUTC
Transport

JUTC Rolls Out Vehicle Tracking System Tomorrow

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will roll out its state-of-the-art vehicle tracking system on Monday (September 1), as the state owned bus company continues to put measures in place to create a world class public transportation system. Introduction of the Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) tracking system will serve to greatly improve fleet management and enhance the company's service to...
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Transport

JUTC Half Way Tree Transport Centre Remains Open for 24 Hours

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is keeping its Half Way Tree Transport Centre open for the next 24 hours as the bus company seeks to further accommodate people who wish to pick up their Smarter Cards in anticipation of tomorrow, September 1, when the company puts into force  cashless bus fare collection for concession passengers. Yesterday, Saturday, August 30,...
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