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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), accepts the keys for Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicles, which will be distributed to five government ministries as part of the Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, from Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (centre). Occasion was the launch of the programme at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on July 8. Observing (from left) are Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Brian Richardson; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and State Minister in MIIC, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), accepts the keys for Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicles, which will be distributed to five government ministries as part of the Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, from Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (centre). Occasion was the launch of the programme at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on July 8. Observing (from left) are Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Brian Richardson; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and State Minister in MIIC, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Electric Vehicles Being Promoted

The Government will continue to transform the public transportation sector by using more renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the launch of the Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, held at the Jaguar/Land Rover showroom on Arthur Wint Drive...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), holds a copy of the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council on July 7 at the Office of the Prime Minister. Also present are Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), holds a copy of the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council on July 7 at the Office of the Prime Minister. Also present are Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Regulations Will Enhance Road Safety – PM
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on July 5. At left is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on July 5. At left is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Road Traffic Act Amended to Facilitate Accurate Implementation of Regulations
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 5.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 5.

Remote Detection of Traffic Offences Allowed Under New Traffic Regulations
Construction workers on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the East-West Highway carry out work on the new corridor, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of March 2023. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, along with other officials toured the project on July 1.
Construction workers on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the East-West Highway carry out work on the new corridor, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of March 2023. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, along with other officials toured the project on July 1.

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety and First Pledging Conference on Thursday (June 30) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Transport

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment To Road Safety

Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, gave the declaration in his address at the opening session of the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) High Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety and First Pledging Conference at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York...
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Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, speaking at the official ceremony to welcome the arrival of the inaugural flight from Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport to the Ian Fleming International Airport, recently.
TourismTransport

American Airlines To Operate Non-Stop Flights From Miami To Ian Fleming Come November

As of November 2022, American Airline, under its American Eagle Regional Brand, will operate non-stop flights from Miami in the United States to the Ian Fleming International Airport, St. Mary. Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, said that the flights into Ian Fleming will increase access to the zone stretching from Oracabessa, St. Mary to Port Antonio,...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP
Transport

Jamaica’s Seafarers Commended

Jamaica’s seafarers have been commended for their contribution to facilitating world trade, despite challenging circumstances encountered. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the seafarers continue to provide essential services, even under unprecedented and difficult conditions. He noted that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which challenged their resolve, highlighted the professionalism and sacrifice of seafarers who served the country...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), and President, Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, Ronald Sammy (third left), display the commemorative plaque for the inaugural flight by Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, out of Fort Lauderdale to the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary on Wednesday (June 22). Also pictured are (from left) President, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; Director of Business Development, QCAS Aero, Andrew Nicholson; and Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague.
Transport

Transport Ministry Expects Aviation Traffic To Rebound

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is forecasting a full return to pre-COVID-19 aviation traffic levels of approximately 6.5 million passengers annually, by the year 2025. This was noted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, at an official ceremony to welcome the inaugural flight by Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, from Fort Lauderdale in the United States to the...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, Oliver Mair, at the official ceremony to welcome the arrival of the inaugural flight of Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, out of Fort Lauderdale, at the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary, on June 22. The Miami-based QCAS Aero will operate an exclusive, premium nonstop weekly flight to the airport.
Transport

New Charter Service From Fort Lauderdale To IFIA

Jamaica has partnered with Quality Corporate Aircraft Services (QCAS) Aero, to offer a chartered, premium service from Fort Lauderdale in the United States to the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) in St. Mary. The non-stop flight includes complimentary beverage service as well as reduced processing time pre and post flight. It is scheduled for each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second from left), greets interCaribbean Airways Chairman, Lyndon Gardiner, during a welcome ceremony for the inaugural scheduled commercial flight into the Ian Flemming International Airport on Thursday, June 16. Also in photo are Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Robert Montague (third from left) and Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) President, Audley Deidrick.
Transport

New Opportunities For St Mary From Ian Fleming Commercial Flights

New opportunities are expected to emerge for the parish of St. Mary following the recent inauguration of scheduled commercial flights into the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel. On Thursday, June 16, the airport welcomed an interCaribbean Airways flight from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The flights are expected to occur once per month with a view to transition to once...
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