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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

JUTC Sets March 2014 Deadline For All Passengers To Access ‘Smarter Cards’

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is on a drive to ensure that by March 2014, all passengers can access the bus service with the use of ‘Smarter Cards’. Managing Director of the state-owned bus company, Colin Campbell, said that...

Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica and Chairman of the National Task Force for the Logistics Hub Initiative, Professor Gordon Shirley (2nd left), is in conversation with (from left), Ambassador of France to Jamaica, Her Excellency Ginette de Matha; Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) President, Andrew Collins; and JEA Director, Marjory Kennedy. Occasion was the JEA’s breakfast forum on ‘Ensuring Infrastructural Development to Support Export Growth’, held on November 19, at the association’s offices in Kingston.

Professor Shirley Outlines Imperatives for Logistics Hub Project

No More Transfer on JUTC Buses As Of November 17

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Office to Hon. Richard Azan, who was reinstalled as State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, during a swearing in ceremony on Thursday, November 14, at King’s House.

Mr. Azan Reinstalled as State Minister in Transport Ministry

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, addressing the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) seminar, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, today (November 13).

Govt to Reduce Processing Time for Contract Proposals

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NWA to Micro- Surface Mount Rosser Main Road

Effective this Sunday, November 24, 2013 some motorists will be restricted when using the Mount Rosser main road in St. Catherine. The restrictions will be implemented by the NWA in order to facilitate the resurfacing of sections of the corridor. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that works to be undertaken forms part of...

12 years ago Transport

Major NWA Patching Programme Gets Underway in Kingston

The National Works Agency (NWA) has selected 34 corridors in Kingston and St. Andrew to carry out Hot Mix patching. Patching began on Thursday, November 14, 2013 and is expected to be completed within two months. In Kingston eight corridors are being addressed, where approximately 2,150 square metres of patching is being undertaken. Included in the roads being addressed are...

12 years ago Transport

Work Far Advanced To Complete Lethe Road in Hanover

Work is far advanced to complete rehabilitation of the Lethe roadway in Eastern Hanover, at a cost of $9 million. The project, which is scheduled for completion by the end of November, entails the patching and rehabilitation of sections of the one kilometre roadway and significant drainage improvement. The project is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and...

12 years ago Transport

JUTC Pushes Back Date for Discontinuation of Transfer Tickets

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has announced that the planned discontinuation of the bus transfer system will be delayed by one week, to Sunday, November 17. The company had previously announced that the transfer system would be discontinued on Sunday, November 10. According to the company, the extension will allow commuters who will be affected to familiarize themselves with...

United Kingdom Minister with Responsibility for the Caribbean, Hon. Mark Simmonds, emphasizing a point during Wednesday’s (November 6) media briefing at the British High Commission in Kingston.

12 years ago Transport

Jamaica Could Benefit from British Expertise in Logistics Hub Initiative

The Government could benefit from British expertise and financing in its development of Jamaica’s multi-billion dollar Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Britain’s Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, Hon. Mark Simmonds, who is on a two-day visit to Jamaica, told journalists in Kingston on November 6, that his country has “significant expertise” in the “construction, ongoing management, as well as the...

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley speaks with senior director at the PAJ, Paul Roberston at a meeting with stakeholders at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on November 1.

12 years ago Transport

PAJ Engages Stakeholders on Proposed Development of Goat Islands

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, on November 1, engaged several stakeholders at the Jamaica Conference Centre with a presentation and discussion surrounding the proposed development of the Goat Islands. The proposal made by the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is for the establishment of a transshipment port and an...

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (right); greets retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Noel Hylton (second left); upon his arrival at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (October 31) for a dinner hosted in Mr. Hylton’s honour. Others from left are: Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy; Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon; Member of Parliament, Michael Henry; and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (in background).

12 years ago Transport

Leaders Pay Glowing Tribute to Noel Hylton

Rousing speeches and soothing entertainment filled the air as some of the country’s most influential individuals bade farewell to retiring Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Noel ‘Tony’ Hylton, at a reception held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, October 31. Being the head of the nation’s port facilities...