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A $791 million contract was signed at the Ministry of Transport and Works, in Kingston, on March 19, for the reconstruction of the Dry River Bridge in Harbour View, St. Andrew, almost two years after Tropical Storm Gustav destroyed parts of the structure. Upon completion, the four-lane bridge will replace the two-lane fording that currently facilitates the movement of both...

The Road Safety Unit (RSU) is reporting a 27 per cent reduction in road fatalities since the start of 2010, when compared with the corresponding period for last year. Up to March 17, some 64 persons have been killed in motor vehicle crashes. This is 24 less than the 88 persons who died during the similar period last year. Twenty...

Jamaica was one of the most sought after travel destinations on display at the world's largest travel and adventure show, which was held from March 6 -7, at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. Over 200 exhibitors took part in the event, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors. Jamaica's booth was a buzz of activity, with the showing of...

The Government has been given the go-ahead to ratify the agreement establishing the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS). Cabinet gave the approval at its sitting held on Wednesday, March 3. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that CASSOS is aimed at...

For years the practice of trucks traversing the nation's roadways, overloaded with cargo and operating with callous disregard for life and property, has gone unpunished; not for a lack of regulations, but mainly because of a lack of enforcement. But, according to Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Mr. Paul Clemetson, "those days are over." Bemoaning the colossal damage...

Cabinet has given approval for the Ministry of Transport and Works to sell railway lands which are not needed for the operation of the railway service. The lands, owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC), have an estimated value of $445.6 million. Addressing the weekly Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 3), Minister with responsibility for...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is working on the establishment of a traffic management centre for Montego Bay, as part of a comprehensive traffic management programme for the tourist capital. The programme will also involve putting in closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and an incident management system. NWA Manager of Communications and Customer Services, Mr. Stephen Shaw, informed that the...

Traffic congestion on the Bogue Main Road, which forms part of the A.G.S. Coombs Highway, Montego Bay, should ease by the end of June, with completion of construction works being undertaken by the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of $1.4 billion. Manager of Communications and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, made the announcement...

Cabinet has given approval for the Ministry of Transport and Works to sell lands owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) which are not required for the operation of the railway. The estimated value of the lands is J$445.6M. Minister with responsibility for Information, Daryl Vaz said the provision of railway facilities and other services to West Indies Alumina Company...

Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has said that some of the recommendations, under the Vehicle Weight Enforcement Programme, for dealing with breaches committed by motorists are to be reviewed. Mr. Henry said that since the programme's launch, efforts have been made to sensitise individuals through public education campaigns, in both the print and electronic media. He was speaking...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that the country is reaping success from its "aggressive" airlift strategy, particularly out of gateways in Canada, the United States and Europe. Jamaica, he noted, has been successful in attracting service from 12 new gateways during the last 12 months and there is every indication that more carriers will be flying to Jamaica. "Our...

Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has signed two contracts, valued at $15.62 million each, to undertake river training works at the Yallahs River in St. Thomas. The contracts, which were signed during a brief ceremony at the Ministry, Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, on Friday (February 26), were awarded to L&K Construction and Sean D Construction Company Limited. Outlining the...