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KINGSTON — Between 2004 and 2011, revenue at the Kingston Container Terminal has more than doubled from  $6 billion to just over $12 billion  per year. This was disclosed to JIS News by  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Dr. Alwin Hales, who also pointed out that the facility is the country's primary transshipment facility and the...

KINGSTON — The recently completed multi-billion dollar second leg of the Washington Boulevard improvement project, in St. Andrew, was officially opened on Wednesday, October 12. Jointly funded by the Government of Jamaica and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), at a cost of some $1.7 billion, the 21-month project included improvement works along approximately 2.75 km of roadway, which was undertaken...

KINGSTON — State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Hon. Othneil Lawrence, says he is pleased with the control systems at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), resulting in savings and improvement in service delivery. "There is a strong Board in place, and they are adhering to policies to correct mistakes. At the end of the day, the...

KINGSTON — Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, says the Government has to prioritise under the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP). "JDIP, the largest programme of development investment in infrastructure (in Jamaica) has had its own issues to be addressed…because if you have 80 per cent of your roads that are deteriorated to the point of non-recovery, then...

Transport and Works Minister, Mike Henry, has forged a number of important arrangements with the developers and operators of the Highway 2000 toll network. The developments were finalised in discussions held last week during a tour of Segment 1B1 of the highway that is now under construction between Sandy Bay and May Pen in Clarendon. Among the understandings reached is...

KINGSTON — The global demand for “aviation professionals” creates a vast opportunity for Jamaica, with its English Language ability, hospitable climate and friendly people to provide training for the next generation of these professionals. This was stated by Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Lt. Col Oscar Derby, during his presentation to the recent economic forum put...

KINGSTON — Work is expected to get underway on the Roache Gully retaining wall in St. Thomas, following the signing of a $23.2 million contract for the project. Roache Gully is situated on the main road between White Horses and Morant Bay. The contract was signed by Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry; State Minister in the Ministry,...

KINGSTON — Motorists using the Scotts Cove to Belmont main road in Westmoreland will soon benefit from improved road conditions. A $279 million contract for the rehabilitation of the 13.7-kilometre roadway was signed today (October 4) by the Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, at the Ministry, in Kingston. Speaking at the signing, Mr. Henry said the project...

KINGSTON — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), on Friday (September 30), launched its 'JUTC Busta Ticket Bonanza' promotion at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre. The initiative, sponsored by Jamaica Beverages (Busta) and Hi-Lo, is aimed at rewarding existing and potential commuters and increasing ridership. Dubbed ‘Nuff Ticket, Nuff Value’, the promotion, which runs from September 30 to November 11,will benefit...

KINGSTON — The region's Transport Ministers are in talks regarding connectivity and integration in air travel across the Caribbean. Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, said he has had discussions with the Ministers of Transport for Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago and further talks will be held next month. "We are also scheduled for a meeting in October...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a US$568,000 contract to IBM World Trade Corporation (Jamaica) Limited for the supply of two IBM AS/400 Power 7 servers to the National Housing Trust (NHT). Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the revelation during September 29 post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said the NHT currently...

KINGSTON — Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Mike Henry, says that Jamaica is poised to take advantage of the reopening of the expanded Panama Canal in 2014. “Unlike its competitors in the region, including Miami, Jamaica can provide the most cost effective and timely movement of cargo utilising a sea/air movement,” Mr. Henry said. He was addressing the World...