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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be winding down its overall commuter operations at approximately 9:30 this evening, based on the existing challenges with flooding and other logistical hindrances associated with Tropical Storm Nicole. Should the existing pattern of rainfall continue, the service hours will be reduced from the normal 11:00 p.m. winding down time to a 9:30 p.m....

Several bus routes in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) have been affected by the heavy rains, caused by Tropical Storm Nicole. Communications Manager of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Reginald Allen told JIS News on (September 29), that buses from Portmore, Spanish Town and sections of St. Andrew that would normally travel along Marcus Garvey Drive to Downtown...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Works Agency (NWA), Patrick Wong has emphasised that improvement to the Palisadoes strip, is not just about road works, but is part of wider programme to protect the Kingston Harbour. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Wong sought to address concerns as to the necessity of developments along that Eastern Kingston corridor. He said...

Minister of Transport and Works, the Hon Mike Henry, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that Transport Authority (TA) personnel are using the agency's vehicles to chase and hit targeted vehicles on enforcement operations. Minister of Transport and Works, the Hon Mike Henry. Mr. Henry, responding to another allegation of such an action Friday (September 24), has directed that...

In its annual report for 2007/08, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 21), the Ministry of Transport and Works pointed out that the review period was a challenging but productive one for the country's transportation system and the physical infrastructure. "Jamaica's air, land and maritime transportation experienced extensive developments in 2007," the report notes. "Road...

As the Government rolls out the $36 billion Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), in partnership with the Chinese Government, through the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), local engineers will benefit by way of training and scholarships. Speaking with JIS News at the opening of the two-day 2010 China Harbour Engineering Conference at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel Thursday (September 23), Minister...

Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Jinghua, has assured that his Government has no hidden agenda in partnering with the Jamaican government on the $36 billion Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP). The Ambassador said China's cooperation with Jamaica is transparent. "We have always given full respect to the sovereignty and development paths of Jamaica.we have always followed the principles...

Jamaican engineers are benefitting from a wealth of knowledge and expertise on design and construction of roads and highways from Chinese engineers, at the two-day China Harbour Engineering Conference, which got underway this on Thursday (September 23) at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel. The conference, part of activities to mark Engineering Week in Jamaica, comes as China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC)...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that during the upcoming winter season, Jamaica will see more flights coming from Canada than ever before, with a total of 69 flights weekly from January 1 to April 30, 2011. During the similar period last season, the total number of weekly flights to the island was 55. "Canada continues to be our...

Vigilance and quick action by the police prevented the theft of some 50 gallons of diesel fuel from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company's (JUTC) Rockfort depot, in East Kingston, on Sunday, September 12. The JUTC's Communications Manager, Reginald Allen, told JIS News that one man, who was caught with the petrol in 10 five-gallon containers, has been arrested and charged...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, has dismissed claims of political victimization in the Government's roll-out of the US$400 million (J$36 billion) Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP). At a press conference he called at the Ministry, Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, Friday (September 17), to clarify the issue, Mr. Henry provided a chronological explanation of the steps government had taken...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, has said that when the proposed Vernamfield Cargo Aerodrome, in Clarendon, comes on stream, it will contribute significantly to air transport efficiency. "Vernamfield offers the only opportunity for us to build a runway that will be able to take the largest airplane built in the world, that is equivalent to a small...