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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

Morant Bay Urban Centre Development Under Way

Construction has commenced on spaces dedicated at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas, to accommodate several major anchor clients. Among the entities that will be occupying the town centre are the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, St. Thomas Parish...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.

2000 Community Roads to be Improved Under $40 Billion Spark Programme
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), cuts the ribbon for 11 new motor vehicles acquired for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). He is joined by (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel Retd. Gary Rowe; Superintendent Philbert Officer, who is in charge of the DCS Transport Centre; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers. Mr. Mayne inspected the vehicles on Thursday (March 16) at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), cuts the ribbon for 11 new motor vehicles acquired for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). He is joined by (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel Retd. Gary Rowe; Superintendent Philbert Officer, who is in charge of the DCS Transport Centre; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers. Mr. Mayne inspected the vehicles on Thursday (March 16) at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.

Department of Correctional Services Gets 11 New Vehicles
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

PM Announces Williamsfield to Hodges Leg of Southern Coastal Highway
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

Work on Southern Coastal Highway Progressing Steadily

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Workers prepare the concrete foundation for the construction of a rubble wall along a section of the Friendship to Hurlock roadway in St. James.
TransportWorks / Construction

Friendship to Hurlock Roadway 50 Per Cent Complete

Work on the rehabilitation of the Friendship to Hurlock roadway in St. James is 50 per cent complete. This was disclosed by Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts, who told JIS News that the project is progressing well. “We are focusing on completing a number of items ahead of the application of the...
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Master Blender, Appleton Estate, Dr. Joy Spence cuts the ribbon to open the Appleton Estate Rum boutique inaugurated at Sangster International Airport in St. James recently. She is joined by (from left) Group Brand Premiumisation Director, Campari Group, Jean-Jacques Dubau; Chief Executive Officer, MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Chairman, Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement Fund, Godfrey Dyer; Regional Director, Jamaica Tourist Board, Odette Dyer; Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism, Janice Allen; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; President & Chief Executive Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean, Dufry, Enrique Urioste and Managing Director, Global Strategic Travel Retail, Campari Group, Marco Cavagnera.
Transport

Appleton Estate Boutique Opens at Sangster Airport

An Appleton Estate Rum walkthrough boutique has been unveiled at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) departures store area, providing a welcome boost to brand Jamaica. “Travellers to Sangster International Airport can indulge in a true taste of Jamaica with this new boutique,” said MBJ Airport Limited’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shane Munroe, at the recent unveiling. “What it also does...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), observes as Field Engineer, Industrial Fire and Rescue Equipment, Reiner Romero, explains the functions of a Fire Suppression System installed inside the engine of a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus. A demonstration of the system took place at the JUTC’s Ashenheim Road Depot, in Kingston on Tuesday (March 7).
Transport

Fire Suppression System Introduced at JUTC

A Fire Suppression System, which automatically extinguishes a fire within the engine of a bus, has been introduced at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). The system, which does not allow fires to be reignited after being smothered, is aimed at protecting passengers, the drivers, and the mechanical interior of the buses. It was installed and demonstrated by the contractors...
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Winner of the Award for Most Impactful Oral Presentation at the 13th Annual National Health Research Conference in November 2022, Dr. Kunal Lalwani, presents the findings of his research, titled ‘A Secondary Analysis of Alcohol Use and Driving While Intoxicated in Jamaica’ at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (March 7).
Health & WellnessTransport

One in Five Motorists Who Use Alcohol Drive Intoxicated

Approximately one in every five drivers who use alcohol, operate a vehicle under the influence. This was one of the findings of a study, titled, ‘A Secondary Analysis of Alcohol Use and Driving While Intoxicated in Jamaica’. The study, which won the award for the Most Impactful Oral Presentation at the 13th Annual National Health Research Conference in November 2022...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Transport

JUTC to Get 70 New Buses this Year

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet will be bolstered by an additional 70 buses by mid-year, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. The number includes 50 units that were previously ordered and an additional 20 liquefied natural gas (LNG) buses that will be acquired. Minister Shaw, who was speaking during Tuesday’s (March 1) sitting of the...
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Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to get 50 additional buses in the new financial year.
Transport

50 Buses to be Added to JUTC Fleet

The Government will be spending $689 million to procure 50 buses to boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. The allocation will provide for the purchase of 45 diesel buses and five electric vehicles, in addition to equipment to establish three charging stations. Details are outlined in the 2023/2024 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Orders...
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