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Tractor and heavy duty equipment operators are being encouraged to take part in the Tractor and Maintenance Programme offered by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, at the Denbigh Training Centre, in Clarendon. Speaking with JIS News, Field Services Co-ordinator for the 4-H Clubs, Central Region, Mrs. Edith Wiggon, said that although the operators have been engaged in the sector for years,...

Taxi operators in May Pen, Clarendon, were recently updated on measures to prevent accidents on the roads, at a Safety Sensitisation session, held at the Halse Hall Great House, in the parish. The bauxite/alumina company, Jamalco, which organised the event, also pledged some $1.4 million to sponsor 10 educational road safety signs along the Mineral Heights to Lionel Town roadway,...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry, officially declared open the Black River Bridge, Long Bay, Portland during a function there on Thursday(October 29). The bridge, one of 11 being constructed islandwide under the Government of Jamaica/RA Murray International Billion Dollar Priority Bridge Programme, was built at a cost of approximately US$1.1 million (approximately J$90 million). Construction began in...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is emphasising the need for consumers to exercise caution when purchasing used vehicles, as this is the area where the Commission has received a significant number of complaints. Speaking at a JIS 'Think Tank' on October 29, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the CAC, Mrs. Dolsie Allen, informed that for the first half of the...

As of next month, a slew of measures will be effected in the public transport sector to restore public order, particularly surrounding illicit activities involving minors on Public Passenger Vehicles (PPVs). The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Transformation Programme (NTP) and evolved out of dialogue among the Ministry of Transport and Works, the Transport Authority, the police, and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has informed that the Ministry is resuming the certification of new used car dealers as the special audit of the sector is near completion. "At the time of the audit, I indicated that I did not intend to certify any new players until the audit was complete. The audit is near...

The new Angels River Bridge in Frankfield, Clarendon, was officially opened on October 22, by Transport and Works Minister, Honourable Mike Henry. The structure was built within the budget of approximately US$1.341 million (J$116 million), and on time. At the opening ceremony, Mr. Henry emphasised that the new bridge would serve well in the economic development of the area. "The...

Cabinet has given approval for the award of two contracts with a combined value of $315,918,116 million for infrastructure works on phase 2 of the Whitehall housing project in Westmoreland and the Jones Town Integrated Infrastructure Project in St. Andrew. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl...

Cabinet has approved the sum of $100 Million dollars to construct a permanent scale at Harbour View, Kingston, to weigh trucks. The scale facility, one of four to be established across the island, is intended to reduce Government spending on the repair and maintenance of roads that are prematurely damaged by over laden vehicles. This was announced at the Post...

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to start infrastructure work for the Tilston/Bounty Hall Housing Development in Trelawny, under the Sugar Workers Housing Programme. This was announced by Minister with responsibility for Information and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at Wednesday's (October 21) Post Cabinet Press briefing at Jamaica House. The 27 hectare estate will have 288 serviced lots,...

A new bridge built in the community of Bourbon, Portland, was officially opened by Minister of Transport, Hon. Mike Henry, on Thursday (October 15). The bridge, constructed at a cost of $9.8 million, was built by the National Works Agency (NWA). Construction became necessary because of the continuous erosion of the roadway by an adjacent river. Residents of the area...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), in a release Friday, has responded to claims which were attributed to National Transport Co-operative Society (NTCS) in an article published in the Gleaner last Sunday, concerning the future relationship between the Co-operative and the JUTC. The JUTC release read: In response to claims attributed to the National Transport Co-operative Society (NTCS) in an...