Jamaica recorded a 13 per cent reduction in road fatalities and a 10 per cent decline in fatal crashes last year when compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Data from the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Island Traffic Authority indicate that 425 road fatalities were recorded, resulting from 384 crashes as at December 31, 2023. Westmoreland, St. Catherine...

Significant progress has been made to clear the backlog of traffic tickets in the Corporate Area Traffic Court. Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. He informed that this was made possible through the work of the judges as well as the night court. “With regard to the traffic tickets under the Traffic...

“This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.” -Prime Minister Holness. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three...

A total of 417 road fatalities has been recorded on the nation’s road as at December 28, resulting from 377 fatal crashes. The fatalities represent a 14 per cent decline, while fatal crashes have decreased by 11 per cent when compared to the corresponding period last year. Westmoreland, St. Catherine and St. Andrew accounted for the highest number of fatalities...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is cautioning motorists against the illegal use of coloured lights on their motor vehicles this holiday season. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, advised that the use of these lights, as detailed in the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz has pledged the government’s continued support in developing the aviation sector. Speaking at a MBJ Airport Limited forum held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 14, Mr. Vaz said Jamaica’s airports play a pivotal role in connecting people, facilitating trade, and driving economic growth....

Motorists are being advised of temporary traffic changes for Morant Bay on Sunday, December 17, as the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation hosts its annual kids’ treat, Christmas tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display. Speaking during the Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (December 14), Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams, said the arrangements are in anticipation of the significant turnout...