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Dean of the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies at the Caribbean Maritime University, Captain Devron Newman, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 24, to outline activities for the Day of the Seafarer, which will be observed on Friday, June 25

Spotlight On Seafarers Today

Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on June 25. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 24, Dean of the Faculty of...

Mobile units that are used in the Transport Authority’s Strategic Compliance Initiative, dubbed ‘Petra’s Tent’.

Transport Authority Reaches Out Through ‘Petra’s Tent’

Acting Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Deidre Hudson-Sinclair.

Road Safety Unit Calls On Parents To Safeguard Children

Acting Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Deidre Hudson-Sinclair.

Road Safety Unit Places Focus On Children

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the contract signing and handover ceremony between the Universal Service Fund and the Court Administration Division, on June 3, at the Supreme Court.

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Managing Director of Jamaica Infrastructure Operators, Angelica Wollenweber and Managing Director of Trans Jamaican Highway, Ivan Anderson plant a tree on the Melrose Hill Bypass on Saturday, May 22. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Bi Dangran; Acting Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) George Nicholson and NROCC Environmental Manager, Errol Mortley.

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NROCC And Partners Plant Trees On May Pen To Williamsfield Highway

The National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) recently joined forces with numerous partners to plant 400 trees along the alignment of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000. The event took place on International Day for Biological Diversity, which was observed on Saturday, May 22. In an interview with JIS News, Environmental Manager at NROCC, Errol Mortley,...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 26).

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Discount On Licensing Fee For Route Taxi And Bus Operators

The Government has provided a 30 per cent discount on licensing fee for route taxi and bus operators. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 26). Mr. Montague said the decision to grant the discount stems from government- directed concessions made by these...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 26.

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$13-Billion Airport Development Programme To Continue

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the $13-billion (US$89-million) airport development programme is set to continue. This includes the Sangster International Airport runway expansion, shoreline protection works and expansion of the arrivals terminal. “At the Norman Manley International Airport, shoreline protection works are also under way. A new police station at Ian Fleming International Airport will soon...

A passenger train on a test run from Spanish Town to Linstead on Thursday (May 20), in preparation for the school train programme, awaits the passage of a bauxite train in Bog Walk to continue on its journey. The service is slated to begin in September with trips from Spanish Town to Linstead and Old Harbour.

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Revitalisation Of Rail Service Will Bring Economic Benefits To Communities – Minister Montague

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says that the impending revitalisation of railway service between downtown Kingston and Marcus Garvey Drive is expected to bring economic activities to the communities along the line. The Minister, who was making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 26), said that the service...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 26.

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Privatisation Of Ship Registry At Final Stage

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is “on the last lap” of privatisation of the country’s Ship Registry. “We continue to work with the Development Bank and the Enterprise Team to achieve this,” he said, while making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 26.

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Toll Authority Ensuring Roads Are Up To Standard

The Toll Authority of Jamaica is working to ensure that the country’s toll roads continue to be on par with international standards. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, said that two escape lanes on Edward Seaga Highway were recently redone and improved to bring them up to agreed benchmarks. In addition, he said that the authority is working...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of .Representatives on Wednesday (May 26), under the theme ‘Transport and Mining: Resilient. Strong. Recovering’.

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Cost-Saving Measures By JUTC, MoBay Metro

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) and Montego Bay Metro Company (MoBay Metro) are introducing cost-saving measures to counter the fallout resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We have enhanced connectivity through the provision of wireless facilities on over 400 buses. Importantly, we are also moving to diversify the available fuel types....