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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, N. Nick Perry, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Minister’s Maxfield office in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (July 20). Mr. Perry is the first Jamaican-born person to be Ambassador to Jamaica.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, N. Nick Perry, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Minister’s Maxfield office in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (July 20). Mr. Perry is the first Jamaican-born person to be Ambassador to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Makes Courtesy Call on Minister of Transport and Mining

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.
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.

Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) discusses plans for the Morant Bay Urban Centre project with, from left, Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue; Architect, Bryan Morris; Kencasa Project Management group representative, Claire-Ann Kennedy; and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley. The Prime Minister toured the site on Thursday (July 14) where he observed preparation work underway on the project.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) discusses plans for the Morant Bay Urban Centre project with, from left, Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue; Architect, Bryan Morris; Kencasa Project Management group representative, Claire-Ann Kennedy; and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley. The Prime Minister toured the site on Thursday (July 14) where he observed preparation work underway on the project.

Work Underway on Morant Bay Urban Centre
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
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

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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.
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Road Traffic Act Amended to Facilitate Accurate Implementation of Regulations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 5), passed amendments to the Road Traffic Act, to facilitate the accurate implementation of the road traffic regulations. The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Shaw informed that the Road Traffic Act, 2018, received the Governor- General’s assent in December 2018. “Consequent on...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 5.
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Remote Detection of Traffic Offences Allowed Under New Traffic Regulations

The remote detection of traffic offences using cameras and other electronic devices will now be allowed under the new Road Traffic Regulations, which were approved in the House of Representatives on July 5. The legislation also provides for the issuing of tickets for such offences via electronic means. “These are common practices in developed countries worldwide using technology to monitor...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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