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Vehicular crash on a road.
Vehicular crash on a road.

Road Crashes and Fatalities Declined Last Year

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

Road Fatalities Down
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’.
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’.

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

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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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Foreign AffairsPress ReleaseScienceTransport

Jamaica Re-Elected to Serve on IMO Council for 2024/2025

Jamaica successfully secured a seat on Category “C” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, on Friday, December 1, following elections held at the 33rd Assembly in London, England. Jamaica successfully secured 120 votes from 168 votes, with a 20th position in the 33rd IMO Council’s Election. This means the country will serve another two-year term on the Council, 2024-2025....
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (November 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Listening( at right) is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Transport

Pilot for Rural Transportation for Students to Be Rolled Out Early Next Year

The Government will be rolling out a pilot programme for the rural transportation system for students early next year. Responding to a question at today’s (November 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the pilot for the programme should commence during the first quarter of next...
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