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Transport and Mining Ministry did Well in Challenging Year – Montague

Minister of Transport and Mining (MTM) Hon. Robert Montague, says the government’s decision to reintroduce the Bauxite Production Levy, is “fruitful” for the Jamaican people. Speaking with JIS News on (December 29), the Minister said it has saved jobs, and...

Online Training App for PPV Operators Officially Launched
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Director of the Tinson Pen-based Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) Christopher Gooding, in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (December 29). Photo: Michael Sloley
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Director of the Tinson Pen-based Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) Christopher Gooding, in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (December 29). Photo: Michael Sloley

Minister Wants More Jamaican Pilots Trained At Home
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing a land title handover ceremony at a Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners facility in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Tuesday (December 21).
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing a land title handover ceremony at a Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners facility in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Tuesday (December 21).

Drivers Urged To Exercise Caution On The Roads
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second right) tries out the new Travel Pal application, during the launch on Monday (December 20) at the Ministry’s Half-Way-Tree offices in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie; Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Willard Hylton; and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Manager, TA, Vernon Walters.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second right) tries out the new Travel Pal application, during the launch on Monday (December 20) at the Ministry’s Half-Way-Tree offices in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie; Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Willard Hylton; and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Manager, TA, Vernon Walters.

‘Travel Pal’ Safety App Available For Download Wednesday

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right); Head Boy of St. Mary High School, Ajani Campbell (left) and Head Girl, Ashanna Douglas, inspect the driving simulator handed over by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to St. Mary High School. The handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (December 15).
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Travel Pal Security System for Commuters Who Use PPVS

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague says the ‘Travel Pal’ application (app) is in the final stages of completion for roll out shortly. The app, which is to be launched by the Transport Authority (TA), is a security mechanism. It will give commuters the tools to make their journeys safer by enabling them to use their mobile devices to...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second left) listens attentively to Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (second right) during a tour of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (December 17). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick.
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Segments Of SIA Expansion To Come On Stream By Year-End

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says some segments of the multi-million-dollar master plan expansion programme being undertaken at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James will come on stream before the end of 2021. The projects, under the master plan, represent an investment of approximately US$100 million. Aspects of the undertaking include the expansion...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in discussion with Toll Authority of Jamaica Board Member, Christopher Townsend (right), during Tuesday’s (December 14) launch of the $10 million renovation project for the Ferry Police Station, in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are: Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; and Toll Authority Chief Executive Officer, Lerone Laing, and Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury. The launch took place at the station.
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ITA Seeks To Introduce Driver Education Programme In High Schools

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is seeking to collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to introduce a driver education programme in high schools. Speaking at the launch of the $10 million Ferry Police Station Renovation Project on Tuesday (December 14), Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague said this is intended to ensure that the proper...
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Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (second left); Minister of Education, Youth and Information Hon. Fayval Williams (second right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. JC Hutchinson (right) are given a demonstration by Chief Technology Officer, Norbrook Transaction Services Limited, Cashane Nugent of the cashless fare payment system to be utilized for the Back on Track transportation service. The pilot was launched on Tuesday (December 14) in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kingston.
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Train Service For Students Rolls Out In January 2022

The Jamaica Railway Corporation’s (JRC) Back on Track School Train Service was officially launched on Tuesday (December 14) at the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague said that he was proud of the Ministry and of the collaboration that has taken place among the various stakeholders in the...
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Members of the Jamaica Delegation to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 32nd Assembly in London, England where Jamaica was elected to serve a seventh term on the IMO Council. They are (left to right) High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan; Director of Legal Affairs at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith; and Counsellor, Political and Economic Affairs, Jamaican High Commission, UK, Renee Lloyd.
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Jamaica Re-Elected To IMO Council

Jamaica has been re-elected for a seventh term to serve in Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Council is the governing body of the IMO when the Assembly, which meets biennially, is not in session.  It approves the work of the various committees, proposes the budget, appoints the Secretary General for the Assembly’s approval,...
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Major Traffic Changes for Lucea, Hanover for the Holiday Season

The National Works Agency (NWA) is announcing that effective, Wednesday December 15, 2021, Willie Delisser Drive, in Lucea, Hanover will be temporarily converted from a one-way corridor to a two-way system. The change will be in effect between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm daily, until Friday January 7, 2022.  Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region,...
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