The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) advises that it’s May Pen Examination Depot has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitization today, Thursday, March 25, 2020. Persons requiring the services of the May Pen Depot are therefore encouraged to visit the next nearest depot as is convenient for urgent matters; while persons who are scheduled for testing during the period...

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, including the Island Traffic Authority and all its depots, will close to the public on Friday, March 26 and Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12 noon. This is in keeping with the Government of Jamaica’s directive for a 12:00 noon business closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Normal operational hours will remain for...

The Government, through the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), is in discussion with operator of the Lionel Densham Aerodrome in St. Elizabeth to enter into an agreement to improve the facility. In an interview with JIS News, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the AAJ, Audley Deidrick, explained that the intention is to upgrade the aerodrome through a “reverse...

The Spanish Town Examination Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) will reopen to the public on Friday, March 19, 2021 following a deep cleaning and sanitization exercise after the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location. The depot closed on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The ITA reports that all other members of staff have tested negative for...

The Government is moving to address the traffic congestion being experienced by motorists on entering and leaving Portmore via Mandela Highway. Motorists currently face lengthy delays along Mandela from Six Miles to Caymanas during afternoon peak hours, and there are also long lines of vehicles trying to exit Portmore via the same route in the mornings. Minister without Portfolio in...

Businesses and communities that will be bypassed by the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 will be accessible by on and off ramps, allowing users to get to high-use areas along the existing route. In an interview with JIS News, Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson, explained that there are interchanges...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), for implementation of the second phase of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II) water harvesting and greenhouse cluster project. REDI II is valued at approximately $500 million and is being funded by the World Bank through a loan...