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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 202/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, Thursday (March 18).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 202/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, Thursday (March 18).

Gov’t Building Safer, More Resilient Road Infrastructure

The Government is undertaking a programme for the development of the road network to create more resilient infrastructure, and to improve vehicular movement and safety on the roadways, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Making his contribution to...
Environmental Manager at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Mr. Errol Mortley, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 18.
Environmental Manager at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Mr. Errol Mortley, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 18.

Lessons Learned Informing Highway Construction
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17).
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17).

Work Progressing On Morant Bay Urban Centre
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.

Seacastles To Mammee Bay Roadway To Be Upgraded
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.

Construction Of Port Antonio Bypass Approved

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Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (foreground), charges an electric vehicle (EV), during a ceremony for the official hand over and commissioning of an EV charging station donated by the High Commission, at the Jamaican-German Automotive School (JAGAS) in Kingston on Tuesday (March 15). Looking on are Chairman of the HEART/NSTA Trust Board of Directors, Professor Alvin Wint (left); JAGAS trainees, local representatives of Flash Motors, which provided the vehicle; personnel from Xergy Energy of Canada, which installed the EV station; and members of the Canadian High Commission.
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JAGAS Gets Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The Jamaican-German Automotive School (JAGAS) has been outfitted with an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, which will be utlised in equipping local automatics with EV skills. The station, donated by the Canadian High Commission, was officially handed over and commissioned into service, during a ceremony at JAGAS’ Maxfield Avenue location on Tuesday (March 15) It will support the provision of...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), engages with student from Greenwich Primary in St. Catherine, Jerdane Dickson (second right), at the official launch of the ‘Safe Passage: Safe Routes to School Road Safety Clubs’, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 9). Other students (from left) are Natalia Jackson from Hope Valley Experimental Primary and Infant in St. Andrew and Dennis Cooke from Treadlight Primary School in Clarendon.
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Road Safety Clubs Launched at Seven Primary Schools

Seven primary-level schools across the island will benefit from activities aimed at improving the safety of children as they traverse the roads, under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) ‘Safe Passage: Safe Routes to School Road Safety Clubs’. The initiative, which was launched on Wednesday (March 9) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston, will see the formation...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), looks on as Police Constables Kenroy Wint (second right) and Remone Peart explain the features of road-safety equipment during the official launch of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) ‘Safe Passage: Safe Routes to School Road Safety Clubs’, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 9). At left is Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie.
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Minister Shaw Urges Motorists to Look out for Children

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is appealing to drivers to look out for children on the roads, particularly as schools resume full face-to-face classes. “I want to say to every person in this country who drives a vehicle – for God's sake, our children and pedestrians can't control the vehicle. I'm urging all drivers on the road...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), looks on as Police Constables Kenroy Wint (second right) and Remone Peart explain the features of road-safety equipment during the official launch of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) ‘Safe Passage: Safe Routes to School Road Safety Clubs’, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 9). At left is Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie.
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Minister Shaw Urges Motorists To Look Out For Children

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is appealing to drivers to look out for children on the roads, particularly as schools resume full face-to-face classes. “I want to say to every person in this country who drives a vehicle – for God's sake, our children and pedestrians can't control the vehicle. I'm urging all drivers on the road...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), speaks with student from Greenwich Primary in St. Catherine, Jerdane Dickson (second right) who holds a road-safety sign, and students from Treadlight Primary School in Clarendon, Dennis Cooke (second left) and Hope Valley Experimental Primary and Infant in St. Andrew, Natalia Jackson (left) . They were at the official launch of the Safe Passage Road Safety Club that was held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston on Wednesday (March 9).
Transport

Government To Restore Islandwide Railway Service

Government has committed to restoring the islandwide railway service. This was announced by Minister of Transport and Mining the Hon. Audley Shaw at the official launch of the Safe Passage Road Safety Club, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston on Wednesday (March 9). “We are going to put in a service from Montego Bay, St. James, to...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw
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Investor Wants To Revive Montego Bay To Appleton Train

Trains could start rolling again in western Jamaica, almost 30 years after the discontinuation of railway service across the country. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, told JIS News that a potential investor has made a formal application to the Government of Jamaica to operate rail service from Montego Bay in St. James to Appleton Estate in St....
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JUTC Ramping Up Bus Service For Full Resumption Of Face-to-Face Classes

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) will be ramping up bus service in preparation for the increased number of commuters anticipated, consequent on the full resumption of face-to-face classes beginning Monday, March 7. This was disclosed by JUTC Corporate Communications Manager, Cecil Thoms, during a virtual Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Ministry of Education and Youth, on Friday...
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