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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell; Acting Communications Manager, Red Stripe, Daika Mitchell; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. JC Hutchinson; and Regional Sales Manager, Kingston, Morant Bay and Port Antonio, Advantage General Insurance Company Ltd., Maureen Moss-Ferguson. Event was the launch of the ‘Crash-Free 2023 Defensive Driving Workshop and Road Safety Expo’ on June 6, at the Transport offices in Kingston.

Ministry Seeks to Improve Road-Safety Systems

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport is seeking to improve road-safety systems as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the number of road fatalities and accidents on the nation’s roadways. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said a critical...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 31.

May Pen to Williamsfield Highway Remains on Course for August Completion

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).

Special Emphasis on Farm Roads This Year

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 16.

Reduction in Fatal Road Collisions

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right) and Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Steven Edwards, look at a section of the Melrose Hill Interchange during a tour of the May Pen to Williamsfield (Phase A) leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) on Thursday (May 11).

May Pen to Williamsfield Highway on Track for August Completion

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 9.

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Jamaica Being Positioned As Shipping Centre

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is taking steps to expand the range of services provided to vessels operating in local waters to include bunkering, ship repair and crewing. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, in making the disclosure in his 2023/2024 Sectoral presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9), said the move is in...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 9).

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Jamaica’s Aviation Traffic Rebounds to 91 Per Cent of Pre-COVID Level

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is reporting that Jamaica’s aviation traffic rebounded to six million passengers, or 91 per cent of the pre-COVID-19 level, by December 2022. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure during his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9). Jamaica’s aviation traffic suffered a major hit in 2020...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9).

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JRC Generates Additional $3.67M from Pilot Student Service Commuter Trains

The Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) has generated additional earnings of $3.67 million since introducing the Pilot Student Service commuter trains. This has been derived from train excursions extended to various schools across the island, Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has said. He was making his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9)....

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 9).

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Transport Authority Generates 88,000 Road Licences

The Transport Authority (TA) has surpassed the production target of 86,000 road licences, to record a landmark 88,000. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, said these include Hackney, Rural Stage, Contract Carriage, Route Taxi, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Subfranchise, Private and Public Carriers Licences. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 9).

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70 Additional Buses Expected for the JUTC By September

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is to receive 50 additional buses, 45 diesel and five electric, by month end. Additionally, 20 compressed natural gas (CNG)-fuelled units will be added to the fleet under a joint arrangement with private-sector partners. These are expected by September. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure during his contribution to...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses a health, wealth and safety expo, organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 27). Others from left are: President of the TODSS, Egeton Newman; Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare; and Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.

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Reckless Driving Costing Lives – Minister Shaw

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is lamenting the continued loss of lives on the nation’s roads, which he blames on reckless driving. He noted that the frequent, fatal road crashes are turning the lives of many families “upside down,” and is appealing for persons to take care on the roadways. “No amount of money can replace a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a recent meeting of the National Road Safety Council, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (second left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales.

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Distribution of Helmets to Motorcycle Riders Begins in June

The distribution of 10,000 helmets to motorcycle riders is expected to begin in June. Making the announcement while addressing a recent meeting of the National Road Safety Council, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the procurement process has started. Mr. Holness announced the programme while making his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives,...