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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), displays the keys for a 16-seater minibus, donated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to support the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The bus was among items handed over at the PAHO office located at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Thursday (October 7). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director of the Caribbean Regional Office, CDC, Dr. Varough Deyde; Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre; and PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), displays the keys for a 16-seater minibus, donated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to support the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The bus was among items handed over at the PAHO office located at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Thursday (October 7). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director of the Caribbean Regional Office, CDC, Dr. Varough Deyde; Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, John McIntyre; and PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.

Jamaica Receives Bus, Lab Supplies From CDC and PAHO

Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response has been boosted with the donation of a 16-seater minibus and laboratory supplies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Minister of State in the Ministry of...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Willard Hylton (left), listen keenly to Business Development Manager at Johnson’s Petroleum and United Co. Ltd., Bridgette Wright, at the launch of the Transport Operators COVID-19 Initiative, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, on Tuesday, October 5.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Willard Hylton (left), listen keenly to Business Development Manager at Johnson’s Petroleum and United Co. Ltd., Bridgette Wright, at the launch of the Transport Operators COVID-19 Initiative, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, on Tuesday, October 5.

Transport Minister Lauds Initiative to Get More Transport Operators Vaccinated
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Mrs. Deidre Hudson-Sinclair.
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Mrs. Deidre Hudson-Sinclair.

Road Safety Unit Embarks On ‘Stop Di Foolishness’ Campaign
Corporate Communications Manager at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams.
Corporate Communications Manager at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams.

Commuters Encouraged To Report Overcharging To Transport Authority
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Captain of the Jamaica III Utility Vessel, Hugh Helps, highlights some of the features of the vessel
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Captain of the Jamaica III Utility Vessel, Hugh Helps, highlights some of the features of the vessel's engine room during the commissioning and christening ceremony held at Newport East, Kingston recently.

PM Calls On Port Authority To Monetise Investments

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Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right) presents the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Accountable Manager of the Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) Mr. Gari-Paul Tomlinson (3rd left) at the Ministry of Transport and Mining on Thursday (August 19). Also participating in the handover exercise are (from left) Senior Director, Transport Policy at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Miss Tanya Beward, Maintenance Director, ASWI Mr. Christopher Gooding, Director-General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Mr. Nari Williams-Singh and Director of Flight Safety at the JCAA, Mr. Noel Ellis.
Aviation

Flight Training School Ready for Take Off

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague on Thursday presented the Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) with a certificate, designating the institution as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). This means that the institution is approved by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) to provide ground school training and flight training in Jamaica. Minister Montague described the occasion...
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Participants in the National Road Safety Council Ministry of National Security sponsored Motorcycle Training Programme pose with their certificates and helmets. Photo: contributed
Transport

Motorcyclists Trained to Improve Road Safety

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is reporting that 350 motorcyclists have been trained under its Ministry of National Security-sponsored motorbike training programme. Speaking at a recent Road Safety Lunchtime Session hosted by the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, NRSC Executive Director Mrs. Paula Fletcher, explained that since the programme began in August 2020,...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), engages with students from St. Catherine schools, who participated in the Ministry’s final test run of the school train service, which is scheduled to begin in September. The students are (from left to right): Rachel Duncan of McAuley Primary; Ruth Reid of Old Harbour High; and Gabrielle Christian of St. Jago High.
Transport

Transport Ministry Conducts Final Test Run of School Train Service

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, on Thursday (August 12) hosted a wide cross section of stakeholders aboard a Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) passenger train for a final test run of the school train service, which is scheduled to begin in September.          The passengers included students and teachers from several St. Catherine schools, and representatives of the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), looks on as Captain Hugh Helps (2nd left), points out the control panel system of the Jamaica III Utility Vessel during a tour of the boat on August 11. This was after the official commissioning and christening of the Port Authority of Jamaica vessel at Newport East, Kingston. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.
Transport

Fiscal Discipline Enabling Capital Investments In Critical Areas – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that fiscal discipline is enabling the Government to make capital investments in critical areas to improve infrastructure and position the country for growth. He was speaking on Wednesday (August 11) at the official commissioning into service of the Jamaica III Utility Vessel acquired by the Port Authority of Jamaica. The state-of-the-art vessel,...
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Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Kenute Hare
Transport

Motorcyclists Implored To Wear Protective Gear

Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare, is again appealing to motorcyclists to wear protective gear when operating motorcycles on the roads. “I want motorcyclists to critically understand that the motorcycle is one of the most dangerous motor vehicles anyone could ever operate. “It has two wheels, it doesn’t have a cage to protect you in the event...
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