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Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith.
Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith.

MAJ Hails Hydrographers’ Contribution to Safe Shipping

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is saluting the National Land Agency (NLA) and its team of hydrographers for their invaluable contribution to safe and sustainable shipping locally. In his message to commemorate World Hydrography Day, being observed on Friday...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (standing, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the first batch of certified driving instructors and members of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), at the certification ceremony held on Wednesday (June 19), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue location in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (standing, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the first batch of certified driving instructors and members of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), at the certification ceremony held on Wednesday (June 19), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue location in Kingston.

34 Driving Instructors Certified by the ITA
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) building in Kingston on Tuesday (June 18).
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) building in Kingston on Tuesday (June 18).

Gov’t to Establish Regulatory Framework for Ride-Sharing Service
A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.
A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.

Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Targeting Business Growth and Revenue Sustainability This Year
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), gets an update on work along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Golden Grove in St. Thomas, from National Works Agency (NWA) Chief Executive Officer, Everton G. Hunter (right), during a tour of the segment on Friday (June 7). Also listening are (from left) the Members of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, and St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), gets an update on work along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Golden Grove in St. Thomas, from National Works Agency (NWA) Chief Executive Officer, Everton G. Hunter (right), during a tour of the segment on Friday (June 7). Also listening are (from left) the Members of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, and St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.

PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Tours Section Of Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Significant Steps Will Be Taken to Ensure Security of Persons Using Ride-Sharing Services

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says significant steps will be taken to ensure the security of Jamaicans utilising ride-sharing services. He gave the assurance today (June 7), following a meeting with the Transport Authority and several other government entities, which resulted in the proposal of stringent measures to balance the need for efficient transportation with...
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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), announces measures to clamp down on illegal business operators along the North Coast Highway, during a meeting on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth. The Mayor is joined by Chief Executive Officer of the TMC, Winston Palmer; and Councillor for the Falmouth Division, Garth Wilkinson.
TransportWorks / Construction

Trelawny Municipal Corporation Clamps Down On Illegal Businesses Along Highway

MONTEGO BAY, June 7 (JIS): Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, has announced a multi-agency and departmental operation targeted at illegal businesses operating along the North Coast Highway. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth, Mayor Gager said the operation includes the Roads and...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), greets former Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) Director General, Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Peter Brady, during a special event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 5). The event was held to honour Admiral Brady following his retirement from the MAJ, which he headed from its inception in 1999.
Transport

PHOTOS: Event Held to Honour Retired MAJ Director General

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), greets former Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) Director General, Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Peter Brady, during a special event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 5). The event was held to honour Admiral Brady following his retirement from the MAJ, which he headed from its...
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A section of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, in September 2023.
Transport

NROCC Continuing Work on Several Infrastructure Projects

The National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) will, this year, continue work in relation to several infrastructure projects in fulfilment of its mission. NROCC will continue to monitor the operation of Phase 1C of the May Pen to Williamsfield segment of Highway 2000. The segment, which forms part of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), was completed...
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Several units comprising the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited’s fleet.
Transport

JUTC Targeting Increased Ridership This Year

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited is forecasting an increase in ridership to approximately 31.7 million during fiscal year 2024/25, up from 14.8 million in 2023/24, based on the entity’s operational plan for the period. This, from an increase in the number of buses in operation daily to 289, as against 163 in fiscal year 2023/24. The entity will...
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