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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Train Service For Students Rolls Out In January 2022
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.
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.

Jamaica Re-Elected To IMO Council
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Major Traffic Changes for Lucea, Hanover for the Holiday Season
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Traffic Changes to be implemented in Christiana, Manchester for the Festive Season

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NWA Introduces Traffic Changes In Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth

Effective Monday December 13, 2021 the National Works Agency (NWA) will be making changes to traffic arrangements in the town of Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth. A one-way system will be in effect along Main Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and will terminate on January 3, 2022.  Two- way traffic will be allowed...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (seated), tries out the new driving simulator at the Swallowfield Examination Depot in St. Andrew. Looking on are Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (standing, right) and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Willard Hylton.
Transport

Driving Simulator Installed At Swallowfield Examination Depot

A driving simulator, valued at $5.4 million, has been installed at the Swallowfield Examination Depot in St. Andrew. The equipment, acquired by the Transport Authority (TA), and was officially handed over to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) on Tuesday (Dec.7), will aid in developing the competence of learner drivers, thereby enhancing safety on the roadways. Driving simulators can contribute to...
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Transport

Motorists Warned About Careless Driving Beyond Curfew Hours

Motorists are urged to abide by the Road Traffic Act beyond curfew hours, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague. “I want to make that appeal, because during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are experiencing another pandemic of death on our roads. So far, some 428 Jamaicans have died on our roads since the start of the year and,...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), points to the sign dedicating the rehabilitated Orchid Road in Quarry, St. James, at the official commissioning on Wednesday (December 1). He is joined by (from second left) Stakeholder Relations Manager at Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Balfour Denniston; the company’s Managing Director, Yago Castro; Building Manager, Andre Nelson; and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams. The project was undertaken by CCCL at a cost of $40 million.
Transport

Dr. Chang Opens Rehabilitated Orchid Road In St. James

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Wednesday (December 1), officially commissioned into service the Orchid Road in Quarry, St. James, which was rehabilitated by Carib Cement Company Limited (CCCL) at a cost of $40 million. The month-and-one-half-long project was undertaken through collaboration with community stakeholders and included redoing the formerly asphalted road with concrete and...
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PSA | Traffic Ticket Payment Collections

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise taxpayers that it is currently unable to collect payments for Traffic Ticket fines at a Tax Office or via the Tax Authority’s online system. This unavoidable challenge is as a result of the finalized list of traffic offence codes not yet being provided to the Revenue Authority to effect changes to its systems, to enable collection of the fines...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left, seated), signs the contract for the enactment of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project on November 24 in a ceremony held at Jamaica House. Other signatories pictured from left (seated) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; General Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), America’s Division, Yun Peng Lu; and Country Manager, CHEC Jamaica, Dangran Bi. Observing the proceedings are (standing, from left) Caretaker, St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington; Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; Chairman NROCC, André Nelson; and Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy, Fan Jianghong.
TransportWorks / Construction

US$274.5-Million Contract Signed For Montego Bay Bypass

A US$274.5-million contract was signed on Wednesday (November 24) for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, which will see construction of a 14.9-kilometere bypass of the city. This is expected to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists travelling that direction. It will also assist in reducing traffic congestion within the city. Scope of work includes the construction...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, point to the plaque dedicating the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited’s administrative building, during the official opening on Friday (November 19), at Reynold’s Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
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Transport Ministry Partners With Farmers To Produce Castor Oil For Biodiesel

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, through the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), is partnering with small farmers across the country to boost cultivation of the castor oil plant to produce biodiesel for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the disclosure, said that the Ministry will be moving to secure some 5,000 acres...
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