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Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2014 Port Games, Captain Hopeton Delisser speaking at a JIS Think Tank.
Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2014 Port Games, Captain Hopeton Delisser speaking at a JIS Think Tank.

Regional Port Games for Montego Bay, June 6 to 9

Over 300 participants from Port Authorities across the Caribbean will gather in Montego Bay from June 6 to 9 for a weekend of activities during the 12th staging of the Port Games. The games are being sponsored by telecommunications company...
State Minister for Transport and Works, Hon. Richard Azan (4th left) and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (fifth left, partially hidden) view the main Green Pond storm water drain in which twin boys Brandon and Brayden Jones were washed away last week. Minister Azan has committed to seek funding for the expansion of that drain as well as a section of the North Gully which runs through the Salt Spring community.
State Minister for Transport and Works, Hon. Richard Azan (4th left) and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (fifth left, partially hidden) view the main Green Pond storm water drain in which twin boys Brandon and Brayden Jones were washed away last week. Minister Azan has committed to seek funding for the expansion of that drain as well as a section of the North Gully which runs through the Salt Spring community.

Green Pond and North Gully Drains to be Repaired
Work being carried out on the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) Port Games Community project, the wash area of the St. James Infirmary.
Work being carried out on the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) Port Games Community project, the wash area of the St. James Infirmary.

Port Games Proceeds to Fund Refurbishing of St. James Infirmary
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre); is being updated on progress on the Linstead to Moneague leg of the North-South Highway, by Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson (left); and Quality Assurance Engineer at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Ryan Smith (right). Occasion was a tour of highway today Tuesday (May 20). The road is scheduled for opening in early August.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre); is being updated on progress on the Linstead to Moneague leg of the North-South Highway, by Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson (left); and Quality Assurance Engineer at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Ryan Smith (right). Occasion was a tour of highway today Tuesday (May 20). The road is scheduled for opening in early August.

PM Expresses Appreciation for Work on North-South Highway
Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell explaining the processes involved in the certification of motor vehicles.
Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell explaining the processes involved in the certification of motor vehicles.

Motorists Urged to Ensure Vehicles are Roadworthy

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (seated, centre), signs the Memorandum of Understanding for the facilitation of the Transportation Centre Modernisation Programme, launched today (May 20) at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston. Also signing the document were Managing Director, Transport Authority (TA), Donald Foster (seated left), and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (right). In the background are (from left): Communications Manager, TA, Petra-Kene Williams; General Manager, Finance and Planning, TA, Karey Rowe; and Senior Legal Officer, TA, Annette Henry.
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Transportation Centres To Be Upgraded

The Transport Authority (TA) will be collaborating with local authorities to improve transportation centres across the island. The initiative, which will begin on Labour Day, May 23, will be ongoing and is to start with five councils – the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), the Municipality of Portmore, and the Manchester, St. Ann and St. James Parish Councils. Known...
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Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (at podium) addresses a Public Consultation on Jamaica’s Draft National Report for the third United Nations (UN) Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat III) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday, May 16. Pictured (from right) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell; and Consultant on the draft national report, Nicola Satchwell.
Transport

Government Committed to Improving Living Conditions in Urban Areas

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy says improving the living conditions of citizens, particularly in urban areas, remains a priority of the administration. He notes that over 50 per cent of Jamaica’s population live in urban centres, which are affected by infrastructural and other development challenges. This, he says poses a major concern that needs serious intervention....
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, injects some humour in his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14.
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Government/Investors Earnestly Working on Portland Bight Development

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies, says the Government is serious about implementing the Portland Bight Economic Zone and Transshipment Port. “The Administration does not pretend that it is ambivalent about the project.  We want to implement it. Both sides are seriously engaged in carrying out the necessary preliminary work for implementation,” Dr. Davies said....
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, makes a point during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.
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Government Moving Ahead With Bernard Lodge Housing Scheme – Dr. Davies

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, is assuring persons who have made deposits for housing solutions in the Bernard Lodge scheme, that their money is safe and that the project will go ahead. The Minister explained that the proposed Bernard Lodge Housing scheme was designed as a public/private sector partnership agreement where the Housing Agency...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, making his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Seated at right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.
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JEEP Component of MIDP to Provide Employment for 20,000

The Government has allocated US$50 million to the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) component of the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). “It is often the case that you have these major investments in roadways, and people in the communities do not feel a sense of being involved or that they are benefitting from these works,” said Minister of Transport, Works...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (at podium), addresses the opening of Katalyxt’s 2014 Business Development Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (May 15). Others (from second left) are: Katalyxt team member, Patrick McIntosh; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United States-based JayBird Management, Jay Brennan. The Minister outlined opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Logistics Hub Initiative.
Transport

Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs in Logistics Hub – Dr. Davies

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies, says the country’s global Logistics Hub Initiative, specifically the proposed establishment of the Portland Bight Economic Zone, could open up immense opportunities for local entrepreneurs. While not pointing to areas that persons should focus on, he suggested that each entrepreneur “must reflect on what service, what value added he...
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