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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.

Huge Fines for Traffic Breaches Effective Today

A motorist who fails to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle will be fined $25,000 under the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which takes effect today (February 1). According to the Regulations, driving a vehicle closer...
The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.
The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.

Gov’t Adding Electric Buses to JUTC Fleet
Minister of Transport and Minining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks to students and other stakeholders at the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme, on January 27.
Minister of Transport and Minining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks to students and other stakeholders at the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme, on January 27.

Law to Deal With Persons Selling and Buying Driver’s Licences – Minister
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), with responsibility for works, Hon Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament (MP) for St Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (left), examine Wilson Bridge in Aberdeen, during a tour of the constituency on January 25. At third left is MP for St. Elizabeth Southeast and State Minister in the Ministry Of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), with responsibility for works, Hon Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament (MP) for St Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (left), examine Wilson Bridge in Aberdeen, during a tour of the constituency on January 25. At third left is MP for St. Elizabeth Southeast and State Minister in the Ministry Of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter

Roads and Defective Bridges in Sections of St. Elizabeth to be Repaired
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (January 26).
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (January 26).

Motorists Urged to Take Advantage of Reprieve to Settle Traffic Tickets

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the opening of Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop, held today (January 23), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Transport

Stakeholders Urged to Work Together to Reduce Road Fatalities

A call has been made by Minister of Transport and Mining, Audley Shaw, for stakeholders to work together to make commuting on the roadways a safe undertaking for all, where lives will be saved. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop, held today (January 23), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), in discussion with (from left) President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Egerton Newman; Education and Information Officer at the Road Safety Unit, Dontae Matthews; President of the Jamaica Caribbean (JAMCARIB) Youth Network for Road Safety, Danielle Thomas and Vice President, Olivia Lindsay, at the inaugural meeting of the group, held yesterday (January 19) at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew.
Transport

Transport Ministry Will Not Relent on Road Safety – Minister

The goal of achieving safety in the traffic environment is a task that the Ministry of Transport and Mining will not relent on, says portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural meeting of the Jamaica Caribbean (JAMCARIB) Youth Network for Road Safety, held yesterday (January 19) at the University of Technology (UTech), Mr. Shaw said...
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Head of the St Ann Police, Senior Superintendent of Police, Dwight Powell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on January 12.
National SecurityTransport

Police to Increase Monitoring of Crash Hotspots in St. Ann

The St. Ann Police will increase its monitoring of several crash hotspots in the parish, to reduce road fatalities. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on January 12, Commanding Officer for the parish, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dwight Powell, said most of the road crashes in 2022 occurred along the North-South Highway, Llandovery Main Road,...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to three of four retrofitted ambulances, which were among six vehicles officially handed over to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) at the entity’s offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Friday (January 13).
Health & WellnessTransport

SRHA Gets New Vehicles

The fleet of vehicles serving the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been boosted with the addition of four retrofitted ambulances, a passenger bus and a panel van. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, officially handed over the keys to the six vehicles on Friday (January 13), during a ceremony held at the SRHA offices in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the hand over ceremony for the Port Maria Fire Station in St. Mary on Friday (January 13).
Prime MinisterTransport

Gov’t Considering New Alignment to Replace Junction Route

The Government is considering a new alignment to replace the existing roadway from Kingston to St. Mary via the Junction route. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during Friday’s (January 13) hand over of the new Port Maria Fire Station. He noted that investments have been made in repairing part of the road but “it is...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaking during the Rock River community Wi-Fi launch in the constituency, on Wednesday, (January 11).
Transport

Morris Hall Road in Clarendon to be Repaired

Repairs are slated to be carried out on the Morris Hall Road in Rock River, Clarendon North Central. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan. He told JIS News that the repairs are set to begin between February and March this year....
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The Mobile office units used by the Transport Authority.
Transport

Motor Vehicle Examinations to Start January 9

The Transport Authority will begin motor-vehicle examinations on Monday, January 9, in preparation for the renewal of road licences that expire on March 31, 2023. The early commencement of examinations is to facilitate the timely submission of road licence applications come February 1, 2023, which is the start of the 2023/24 road-licensing period. A press release from the Authority, said...
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