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Minister of Transport , Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), having a light discussion with Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Collin Campbell, at the recent handing over of buses by JR Group Ltd.
Minister of Transport , Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), having a light discussion with Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Collin Campbell, at the recent handing over of buses by JR Group Ltd.

JUTC Acquires Additional Smarter Cards

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has acquired additional smarter cards to fill the shortage in supply to commuters. This was disclosed by Managing Director, JUTC, Colin Campbell during a recent interview with JIS News following the handing over of...
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.
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.

Divestment of NMIA on Track
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.
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.

Deadline for KCT Privatisation Bids Extended
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.
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.

CMI To Be Upgraded
Director of Planning at the St. James Parish Council, Trevion Manning, (right) and Director of Administration Ricardo Rhoden (left) engaging members of the head table during the first of three island-wide consultations held by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing at the University of the West Indies, Western Campus in Montego Bay on Monday, May 12. Others are (from 2nd left) presenter, Nicola Satchell; Habitat III Coordinator, Alicia Smith; Acting Senior Director, Housing division of the Ministry, Paula Parkes; and Executive Secretary at the Ministry, Diane Shaw.
Director of Planning at the St. James Parish Council, Trevion Manning, (right) and Director of Administration Ricardo Rhoden (left) engaging members of the head table during the first of three island-wide consultations held by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing at the University of the West Indies, Western Campus in Montego Bay on Monday, May 12. Others are (from 2nd left) presenter, Nicola Satchell; Habitat III Coordinator, Alicia Smith; Acting Senior Director, Housing division of the Ministry, Paula Parkes; and Executive Secretary at the Ministry, Diane Shaw.

Housing Ministry Starts Public Consultations on Human Settlement

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Sectoral Debate 2014/2015Transport

Concrete Could Be Used On Roads

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing will be exploring the possibility of using alternative road construction methods, particularly concrete. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14. Dr. Davies explained that two firms, one local and another multi-national, which have...
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Mr. Rennie Wellington of JR Group Ltd. shows the keys for one of the newly acquired buses, which he handed over to Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (second left), recently.
Transport

No Excuse By JUTC – Managing Director

Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Collin Campbell, has said the company should have no excuse for not providing commuters with the required number of buses in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region. Speaking at the recent handing over ceremony for 73 buses by the Volvo dealer, JR Wellington Import-Export Corporation (JR Group) Ltd., on Thursday, May 8,...
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Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) and Chairman of the Education and Training Committee of the Jamaica Logistics Hub, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, addressing the general session of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 32nd Annual Business and Workplace Convention, at the Sunset Jamaica Grand Resort and Spa, in Ocho Rios, on May 10. The convention was held from May 8 to 11 under the theme:
Transport

London Model Recommended For Logistics Hub

Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, is encouraging Jamaica to use the ‘London Model’ in its approach to developing its Logistics Hub. “The London Gateway is a major example for us. What London had to do was to take one of their most ecologically sensitive areas, 1,800 hectares, an old oil field with swamp lands...
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Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Mrs. Doreen Prendergast, giving details about the UN Conference on Human Settlements.
Transport

Consultations for Habitat III

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is embarking on a series of island-wide consultations from May 12 to 16, in preparation for a national report for the third United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat III). In addition to the one taking place at the UWI Western Campus at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, consultations will be held...
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Transport

Western Jamaica Weighs In On Logistics Hub Discussion

A wide cross-section of the Montego Bay community turned out in large numbers for a panel discussion on the Jamaica Logistics Hub initiative on Thursday, May 8. The forum, which was staged by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, Mona/Western Jamaica Campus, and the Caribbean Maritime Institute, was held...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (second left) is presented with a set of keys for the new Volvo buses by Managing Director, JR Group, Rennie Wellington (left) during the official handing over of the units at Digicel’s Parking Lot on Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston on May 8. Others from third left are: Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; Ambassador of Belgium, Her Excellency Godelieve Vanden Bergh; Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Colin Campbell; and Board Director, JUTC, Carolyn Gardner. With the addition of the 73 new Volvo buses, the company’s seating capacity has been increased by 3,500. Sixty-nine of the buses will be placed in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR), while four will be deployed to Montego Bay Metro. The units for the KMTR will be placed at the Spanish Town, Portmore, and Rockfort JUTC depots. Four of the units have been customized to cater to the needs of persons with disabilities.
Transport

JUTC Acquires 73 New Buses

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) seating capacity has been increased by 3,500 with the addition of 73 new Volvo buses to its fleet. Sixty-nine of the buses will be placed in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR), while four will be deployed to Montego Bay Metro. The units for the KMTR will be allocated across the Spanish Town, Portmore,...
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Transport

Transport Authority Warns of Risks Linked with Illegal Public Passenger Vehicles

The Transport Authority (TA) is warning of possible risks which commuters could encounter if they travel in illegal public passenger vehicles, and urge persons to only use units that have been specifically licensed for this purpose, in order to ensure their safety. Communications and Customer Services Manager at the TA, Petra-Kene Williams, who spoke with JIS News, highlighted some of...
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