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The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the past 72 hours of severe rainfall has caused the collapse of two bridges, blocked 49 roadways, reduced 14 roads to single lane traffic, and flooded another four roadways. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NWA, Patrick Wong provided the update at a press conference called by Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry, says that the fording across the Dry River at Harbour View, St. Andrew, will be restored shortly after the cessation of the ongoing rainfall. Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry. Mr. Henry, who toured the damaged facility Wednesday morning, said the Bailey bridge that spanned the river was not washed...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Works Agency (NWA), Patrick Wong, has indicated that a number of roads listed for rehabilitation in year one of the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP) have suffered further damage, due to the current heavy rains. He was addressing a press conference called by Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, at Jamaica House Wednesday...

Officials from the St. Thomas Parish Disaster Committee, the National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are now assessing damaged roads in the parish, with a view to clearing the debris. "As soon as they get back, we will arrange for a meeting to see exactly what has happened, verify reports as to...

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)...