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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, observes as participant in the Blue Ribbon First Responders Training, Carlene Barrett (left), receives her certificate from Chief Operating Officer at British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson. The presentation ceremony was held at the University of Technology, Jamaica, on Thursday, August 11
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, observes as participant in the Blue Ribbon First Responders Training, Carlene Barrett (left), receives her certificate from Chief Operating Officer at British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson. The presentation ceremony was held at the University of Technology, Jamaica, on Thursday, August 11

Transport Sector Participants Trained As First Responders

Fifteen participants from across the transport sector have received certification, following completion of the Second Transport Operators Blue Ribbon First Responder Training and Certification Programme. The programme, which provides first-responder training for persons within the transport industry, equips them with...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), converses with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Anthony Shaw (left), during Thursday’s (August 11) launch of the entity’s Entertainment and Transport Sector Loan products, at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel. Sharing in the discussion are General Manager for DBJ’s Channels, Relationship and Marketing Division, Edison Galbraith (second left); and DBJ Manager for Investor Relations, Paul Chin.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), converses with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Anthony Shaw (left), during Thursday’s (August 11) launch of the entity’s Entertainment and Transport Sector Loan products, at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel. Sharing in the discussion are General Manager for DBJ’s Channels, Relationship and Marketing Division, Edison Galbraith (second left); and DBJ Manager for Investor Relations, Paul Chin.

$700-Million-Loan Support for Entertainment and Transport Operators
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Willard Hylton, outlines plans to prepare the Authority to play its part in the achievement of Vision 2030.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Willard Hylton, outlines plans to prepare the Authority to play its part in the achievement of Vision 2030.

Transport Authority Engages Consultant to Implement New Road Licensing System
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is being shown a piece of tyre by Sales and Marketing Officer at Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company, Beverly Solomon. Occasion was the Ministry’s Jamaica 60 Expo at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Friday (July 29), under the theme ‘The Embers of Evolution…Fuel for the Future’.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is being shown a piece of tyre by Sales and Marketing Officer at Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company, Beverly Solomon. Occasion was the Ministry’s Jamaica 60 Expo at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew on Friday (July 29), under the theme ‘The Embers of Evolution…Fuel for the Future’.

Minister Shaw Hails Portfolio Entities for Contribution to Nation-Building
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) listens as Managing Director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Howe (left) highlights features of a bauxite mining display during the JBM’s Pop-Up Museum in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence, which opened on August 2 at the PCJ building in New Kingston. Also listening are Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right); and Human Resource Assistant, JBM, Abigail Minott. The pop-up museum celebrates and chronicles decades of bauxite mining history in the country.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) listens as Managing Director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna Howe (left) highlights features of a bauxite mining display during the JBM’s Pop-Up Museum in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence, which opened on August 2 at the PCJ building in New Kingston. Also listening are Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right); and Human Resource Assistant, JBM, Abigail Minott. The pop-up museum celebrates and chronicles decades of bauxite mining history in the country.

Gov’t Committed to Sustainable Bauxite Mining – Minister Shaw

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Managing Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell, during the Public Transport Defensive Driving Seminar held on July 27 at the Golf View Hotel, Manchester.
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Minister Shaw Urges More Responsible Road Use

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Traffic Regulations to Hold Road Users More Accountable

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Collage representing some of the agencies of the Ministry of Transport and Mining.
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Ministry of Transport and Mining Hosts Jamaica 60 Expo July 29

The Ministry of Transport and Mining (MTM) will host a Jamaica 60 Exposition on Friday, July 29 at the Police Officers Club, on Hope Road in Kingston. The event is part of the Jamaica 60 celebrations and will be held under the theme ‘The Embers of Evolution…Fuel for the Future’. In an interview with JIS News, MTM Director of Public...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19.
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Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets

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