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Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)

Work to Get Underway on Portmore Sewage Project

Work is expected to begin on the Portmore Sewage Project, following approval by Cabinet of a contract valued at approximately US$21 million to Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited. Speaking at a Jamaica House media briefing on October 9, Minister...
The Honourable Dr. Morais Guy, M.P. Transport, Works and Housing
The Honourable Dr. Morais Guy, M.P. Transport, Works and Housing

Dr. Guy Calls on Developing Countries to Make Renting More Attractive
Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), converses with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds, at the launch of the Ministry’s three-month islandwide road safety campaign, at the Half-Way Tree transport centre, on September 27. The campaign is being staged under the theme: ‘Walk, Ride, and Drive for Life’.
Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), converses with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds, at the launch of the Ministry’s three-month islandwide road safety campaign, at the Half-Way Tree transport centre, on September 27. The campaign is being staged under the theme: ‘Walk, Ride, and Drive for Life’.

Drive for Life Campaign Begins
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (second right), admires one of the buses that will be used to transport students under the just launched School Transport Programme. Alongside the Minister is Chairman of the Transport Authority, Norton Hinds. The initiative was launched on September 18 at the Waterford Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portmore, St. Catherine. The programme is a partnership between the Transport Authority and the St. Catherine School Bus Association.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (second right), admires one of the buses that will be used to transport students under the just launched School Transport Programme. Alongside the Minister is Chairman of the Transport Authority, Norton Hinds. The initiative was launched on September 18 at the Waterford Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portmore, St. Catherine. The programme is a partnership between the Transport Authority and the St. Catherine School Bus Association.

Bus Service for Students in Portmore Launched
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, fields questions from journalists during a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 11. Looking on in the background is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, fields questions from journalists during a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 11. Looking on in the background is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell.

Gov’t Awaits Environmental Study on Goat Islands

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Minister Buchanan assumes Works Portfolio

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing welcomes the temporary assignment of Minister of State the Hon. Luther Buchanan to oversee the Works Portfolio of the Ministry.  Minister Buchanan’s new role takes effect today (October 8, 2013) with primary oversight for the National Works Agency (NWA). The NWA is the entity of the Ministry with responsibility for the maintenance and...
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Transport

Transport Ministry Committed to Making Roads Safer

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, says the Ministry remains committed to making the nation’s roads safer for all users. This effort, he assures, includes the piloting of a new Road Traffic Bill in Parliament “that will address modern challenges that compromise our safety, at times.” He gave this undertaking against...
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Transport

Road Safety Tours Begin September 28

In its bid to reduce accidents and fatalities on the roads, the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing will be staging a series of Road Safety tours across the island. Dubbed, ‘Walk, Ride and Drive for Life’, the four-month initiative is intended to heighten awareness of safety measures and tips that road users should practise....
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Transport

Port Authority Will Continue Goat Islands Assessment – Dr. Davies

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies has instructed the Port Authority to continue its assessment and monitoring of Goat Islands and the greater Portland Bight protected area. Dr. Davies made the comments during a statement on the proposed Chinese investment in the Portland Bight Protected Area in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10....
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Transport

No Agreement on Goat Islands – Dr. Davies

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, says no agreement has been signed regarding the development of the Goat Islands as part of the Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Addressing Jamaican business interests in New York on Tuesday, September 3, at a luncheon organised by the Jamaican-American Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Davies said a Chinese investment outfit...
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Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), and General Manager, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II), Kenry Jackson (centre), observe as JUTC II retreading technician, Marvin Bennett, carries out repairs on a tyre, during the Minister’s tour of the Maxfield Avenue-based entity on August 30.
Transport

Positive Feedback on Use of JUTC II Tyres

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is reporting positive feedback from other public sector entities being lobbied to either commence or increase their utilization of the services provided by the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II). This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, during a tour of the entity, based on Maxfield Avenue,...
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Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), and General Manager, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II), Kenry Jackson, view newly retreaded tyres inside JUTC II’s warehouse, during the Minister’s tour of the entity, based on Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, on Friday (August 30).
Transport

State Company Providing 400 Tyres for JUTC Buses

Employees at the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II) are working overtime to ensure that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be able to fulfill its commitment to put additional buses on Kingston Metropolitan Area Transport (KMTR) routes for the start of the new school year. Upwards of 400 new and retreaded tyres are being provided by JUTC II...
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