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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, examines one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) during Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, examines one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) during Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.

JUTC Fleet Further Expanded by Largest Single Bus Acquisition

The 100 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that were formally handed over to the State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) on Tuesday (August 27), represent the largest single addition to the entity’s fleet. The fleet already includes 25 CNG...
Several of the eight new buses which were handed over to the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited on Thursday (August 22) at Bogue Industrial Estate in St James, to enhance service delivery to students and general commuters.
Several of the eight new buses which were handed over to the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited on Thursday (August 22) at Bogue Industrial Estate in St James, to enhance service delivery to students and general commuters.

Mobay Metro Company Gets Eight Additional Buses
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), tour the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) in the city, on Thursday (August 22).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), tour the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) in the city, on Thursday (August 22).

Government Considers Development of Underutilised JRC Land in Montego Bay
Unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).
Unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).

No Drones Within National Stadium Complex Unless Special Permit Is Granted
Chief Medical Officer at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, Dr. Rory Dixon (right), in discussion with crash survivor, Oraine Elliot (second right), at the media launch of the Grennell
Chief Medical Officer at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, Dr. Rory Dixon (right), in discussion with crash survivor, Oraine Elliot (second right), at the media launch of the Grennell's Road Safety 5k Run, held on August 2 at the centre, in St. Andrew. Also pictured (from left) are Director of Nursing at the centre, Andrea Christie, and Director of Grennell Driving School, Alphanso Grennell.

Persons Must Embrace Culture of Safe Driving – Health Minister

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), looks on as a new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) unit is being fueled at the New Fortress Energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Portmore St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility on Tuesday (July 30). He is accompanied by (from second left) Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington; Vice President, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; Terminal Manager, New Fortress Energy, Robert Rodney; and Store Manager, Tevin Sinclair. The station has been expanded to accommodate the gassing of the 100 CNG buses that have been added to the JUTC fleet.
Transport

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Tours New Fortress Expanded CNG Fuel Station

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), looks on as a new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) unit is being fueled at the New Fortress Energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Portmore St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility on Tuesday (July 30). He is accompanied by (from second left) Chairman of the...
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The new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses arrive at the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine on Monday (July 15), after being cleared at Kingston Wharves. A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were acquired by the Government to strengthen the JUTC fleet.
Transport

PHOTOS: New JUTC Buses at Portmore Depot

The new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses arrive at the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine on Monday (July 15), after being cleared at Kingston Wharves. A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were acquired by the Government to strengthen the JUTC fleet.
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, look at some of the 100 new Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) buses, which arrived in the island on Monday (July 15) at Kingston Wharves. The units were transported to the Portmore Depot after being cleared.
Transport

100 New JUTC Buses Arrived in the Island on Monday

A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived in the island on Monday (July 15), which will significantly boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) fleet and improve service delivery to the public. The new units, acquired at a cost of approximately US$$20 million, were transported to the Portmore Depot after being cleared at the Kingston Wharves....
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A passenger train prepares to leave the Spanish Town railway station in St. Catherine to embark on a test run.
Finance & Public ServiceTransport

JRC Looking to Commence Work Facilitating Rail Service Expansion

The Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) is looking to commence work towards launching phase one of the tourist train service between Montpelier, St. James, and Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth. This engagement will involve, among other things, track reconstruction, acquisition of trains and constructing necessary infrastructure along the route. The Corporation also plans to kick-start preparations for the launch of passenger...
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Aerial view of the Kingston Harbour.
Hurricane BerylTransport

Several Harbours Reopened

Several of the island’s harbours have been reopened in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) advised that the locations which were reopened on Thursday (July 4) are Kingston Harbour, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios/Reynolds Pier, Port Antonio, Portland Bight/Old Harbour Bay and Noranda Bauxite Pier. This was done after the completion of surveys and a review...
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The main terminal building at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.
Hurricane BerylTransport

All Airports and Aerodromes to Reopen by July 5

The Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay was scheduled to reopen on Thursday (July 4) at 6:00 p.m., while the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston is expected to reopen on Friday (July 5) at 5:00 a.m. This, following their closure due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday (July 3). An Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)...
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