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Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.

Transport Authority Ensuring Adherence to New Wrecking Fees

The Transport Authority (TA) is closely monitoring wrecker operators to ensure that they adhere to the new fee structure, says the entity’s Managing Director, Ralston Smith. He warned that “any of those wrecker operators who overcharge will not have anything...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Mining Hon. Daryl Vaz (r) in discussion with (from left) Chairman of the Transport Authority (TA) Mr. Owen Ellington, TA Managing Director Mr. Ralston Smith, Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Mr. Paul Abrahams at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre on Monday January 9. Minister Vaz toured the Transport Centre to observe operations following the implementation of a temporary reduction in bus fares on January 1, 2023.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Mining Hon. Daryl Vaz (r) in discussion with (from left) Chairman of the Transport Authority (TA) Mr. Owen Ellington, TA Managing Director Mr. Ralston Smith, Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Mr. Paul Abrahams at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre on Monday January 9. Minister Vaz toured the Transport Centre to observe operations following the implementation of a temporary reduction in bus fares on January 1, 2023.

JUTC to Use Emergency Procurement to Repair Buses for Hill Routes
Vehicular crash on a road.
Vehicular crash on a road.

Road Crashes and Fatalities Declined Last Year
Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes.
Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes.

Chief Justice Says Significant Progress Made to Clear Backlog of Traffic Tickets
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, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).
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, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

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Vehicles travelling on the North South leg of Highway 2000.
Transport

Road Fatalities Down

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...
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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
National SecurityTransport

JCF Cautions Against the Illegal Use of Coloured Lights on Motor Vehicles

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...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses a MBJ Airport Limited function at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 14.
Aviation

Government Committed to Developing Aviation Sector

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....
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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams.
Transport

Traffic Changes for Morant Bay to Facilitate Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks

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...
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Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation and Mayor of St. Ann
Local GovernmentTourismTransport

Holiday Traffic Changes Announced for Ocho Rios and Brown’s Town in St. Ann

Traffic changes have been announced for Ocho Rios and Brown’s Town in St. Ann over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. These are scheduled to run from December 18, 2023, to January 3, 2024, according to St. Ann Municipal Corporation Chairman and St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Sydney Stewart. Addressing journalists during a press briefing at the Corporation’s office...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

JUTC Route Changes Coming to Meet Anticipated High Demand for Service

Commuters can expect changes to several Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)-operated routes in the new year. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, told JIS News that the changes are intended to meet the anticipated increase in demand for service resulting from the temporary reduction in bus fares beginning January 2024. “We estimate that we will get a...
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Norse Atlantic Airways arrives at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, from London, UK, on Friday, December 1, signalling the commencement of a new service between Jamaica and England.
TourismTransport

Inaugural Flight to Montego Bay by Norse Atlantic Airways

Norse Atlantic Airways officially launched its inaugural flight to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. The flight was carrying 188 passengers and the crew when it touched down early evening after a 10-hour journey from London, in the United Kingdom (UK). The airline plans to operate four flights a week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays...
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