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JUTC Only Facilitating The Movement Of Essential Workers During St. Catherine Lockdown

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, is advising the public that following the announcement by the Government of a one-week lockdown of the parish of St. Catherine, it will ONLY be facilitating the movement into and out of the parish...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), with President, Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Noel Williams (second left), as he hands over keys to Director of Operations and Maintenance, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Jareth Daley (centre) for four buses donated by JUTA, in partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS). Others observing are Senior Vice President Customer Service, JPS, Ramsay McDonald (second right) and Executive Director, Ministry of Health & Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas. The ceremony took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on April 8. The buses will be used to transport healthcare workers.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), with President, Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Noel Williams (second left), as he hands over keys to Director of Operations and Maintenance, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Jareth Daley (centre) for four buses donated by JUTA, in partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS). Others observing are Senior Vice President Customer Service, JPS, Ramsay McDonald (second right) and Executive Director, Ministry of Health & Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas. The ceremony took place at the Office of the Prime Minister on April 8. The buses will be used to transport healthcare workers.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz At Handover Of Buses By JUTA
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasizes a point while speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasizes a point while speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (April 3).

Jamaica’s Ports of Entry Remain Closed to Incoming Travellers
Passenger-carry vessels such as this one are to transport no more than half of the regular number of passengers allowed, not exceeding 10 persons, under the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) guidelines.
Passenger-carry vessels such as this one are to transport no more than half of the regular number of passengers allowed, not exceeding 10 persons, under the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) guidelines.

Maritime Authority Issues Guidelines To Small Vessels
A seafarer (left) facilitates cargo vessel in the Kingston Harbour by Marine Inspector Kenre Valentine.
A seafarer (left) facilitates cargo vessel in the Kingston Harbour by Marine Inspector Kenre Valentine.

Maritime Authority Extends Validity Of Seafarers’ Certificates

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Drivers Licenses Testing Suspended Until Further Notice

The Ministry of Transport and Mining advises that all driving examinations will be suspended by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) island-wide until further notice. This is an extension to the 14 days which became effective Monday, March 30, 2020. These tests include the Provisional Drivers (Learner’s) Licenses, yard and road tests. During this period, the adjustment in procedure for testing...
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JUTC Aims For Operational Efficiency

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) will continue to pursue a number of activities aimed at increasing operational efficiencies that should enhance the service to commuters and contribute to reduction in operating costs. The activities that are being pursued include implementation of an Oil Filtration System in 300 buses geared at improving the efficiency and operational life of the...
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MAJ Working To Maintain Stability In Shipping Industry

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is working with other maritime administrations globally to maintain stability in the shipping industry as the world deals with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, said shipping is very important to international trade and more so to Jamaica, as 93 per...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30).
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All Persons Who Returned To Jamaica From March 18 Must Report To The Health Ministry

All persons who returned to the island between March 18 and 23 must contact the Ministry of Health and Wellness as the Government puts measures in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call during a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30). Persons who...
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Suspension Of Drivers Licenses Testing By ITA Extended

Effective Monday, March 30, 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Mining will suspend all driving examinations from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) Depots island-wide for a period of fourteen (14) days. These include testing for the Provisional Drivers (Learner’s) Licenses, yard and road tests. This is further to the suspension of drivers’ licenses testing from March 16 - 27, 2020....
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