Work is to continue on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James, from an allocation of $7.2 billion. The sum is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project aims to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists who are intent on travelling across and within Montego Bay. This is...

An allocation of $22.1 billion has been made to continue work on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in the upcoming fiscal year. The sum has been budgeted in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, recently. The objective of the project is...

The US$34-million runway extension project at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James is on track for completion this year. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, says construction, which is approximately 65 per cent complete, is slated to be concluded during the second quarter of 2023. He further points out that work to extend the...

Implementation of the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations is a major step by the Government in bringing order to the nation’s roads, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. “Too many lives are being lost on our roads due to bad driving practices. The purpose of the [legislative measures] is to ensure that persons in charge...

Legislation is to be brought to Parliament shortly for the implementation of electronic signatures for warrants issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (February 9). He said Minister of Justice, Hon....

Jamaicans are being reminded that seat belts are still a requirement under the law, and persons travelling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) are advised to use them when available. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while it may be impractical to enforce the seat belt rule for children travelling in public transportation, “I would want to take...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the provision of stiffer monetary penalties for breaches under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations is aimed at discouraging bad behaviour on the roads and keeping people safe. He said it is not designed as a revenue measure. “We have no interest in trying to collect revenue on bad behaviour. It is...