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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 10), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 10), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

More than 200 Roads Severely Impacted by Recent Heavy Rains

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that more than 200 roads islandwide were severely impacted by recent heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Eta. He was reporting on the impact of the system on the island, during the...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right); Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left); and Senior Director at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer (centre), look at the breakaway along the Chovey road in St. Mary, during a tour on Wednesday (October 21).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right); Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left); and Senior Director at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer (centre), look at the breakaway along the Chovey road in St. Mary, during a tour on Wednesday (October 21).

Cabinet Approves Funds to Address Breakaway on Chovey Road
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,​ speaking at the weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (October 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,​ speaking at the weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (October 22).

Health Ministry Looking to Increase Taxi Operators’ Compliance with COVID Protocols
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.

Buses Presented to Two Rural High Schools
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the Agency
Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the Agency's Head Office in Kingston.

Road Safety Unit Utilising YouTube to Promote Responsible Motoring

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Transport Authority Grants Extension of the Deadline to Submit Police Record to New Applicants

The Transport Authority is extending the deadline for submission of Police Records for new applicants until December 31, 2020. The extension of the deadline for the Police Record requirement is to facilitate the appointment system which is now being utilized at the Criminal Records Department. As such persons who are desirous of accessing any of 80 re-opened route taxi routes...
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Transport

Spanish Town Road ITA Depot to Reopen After Heroes Weekend

The Spanish Town Road Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is scheduled to reopen with full service on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, following the Heroes Weekend. The ITA has advised that the facility is now safe to reopen for business following deep cleaning and sanitization exercises after the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location. During the...
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Alternative Location for Appointments for the Spanish Town Road ITA Depot

In light of the temporary closure of the Spanish Town Road Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) following the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location, the Authority is advising persons with scheduled appointments between October 12 -15, 2020 at that location to, instead, visit the Harbour View Depot located on St. Thomas Boulevard for these appointments....
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Transport Authority to temporarily close its 107 Maxfield Avenue and 119 Maxfield Avenue office locations for sanitisation

The Transport Authority, out of an abundance of caution, is temporarily closing its 107 Maxfield Avenue office location, with immediate effect; and its 119 Maxfield Avenue office location on Friday September 04, 2020, for deep cleaning and sanitization, in light of three (3) staff members who came into contact with individuals, who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Both offices...
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