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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, opens the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, opens the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.

Renewal Of PPV Licences Extended To September 30

The deadline for the renewal of public passenger vehicle (PPV) licences has been extended to the end of September. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, said the extension is in response to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague,​ opens the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague,​ opens the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.

AEROTEL Implements Modern Air Traffic Control Technologies
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Sunday (May 31).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Sunday (May 31).

Cars With PPV Licence To Carry Full Complement Of Passengers
Vessels such as this Jamaican Yacht, Rena, anchored off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, made some noise for seafarers at sea on May 1, at 12 noon local time, in solidarity with a global salute to the seafarers at sea who have kept international trade going during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vessels such as this Jamaican Yacht, Rena, anchored off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, made some noise for seafarers at sea on May 1, at 12 noon local time, in solidarity with a global salute to the seafarers at sea who have kept international trade going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salute to Seafarers at Sea
The newly built Port Royal cruise pier.
The newly built Port Royal cruise pier.

Port Authority To Continue Implementing Priority Projects

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on April 21.
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Transport Minister Dismisses Rumours

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has dismissed rumours that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is up for sale to Chinese Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). “I wish to clarify that the JUTC is not for sale, lease or any form of divestment. While Jamaica maintains a good relationship with China, no such deal has been brought before...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on April 21.
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First Responders Ride Free

First responders will be allowed to ride free on Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses as well as Montego Bay (MoBay) Metro Buses, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement during a Statement to the House of Representatives on April 21. He informed that the decision was taken with the full...
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Transport Authority To Waive Fees, Extend Deadline For Renewal Of Road Licences

The Transport Authority will be waiving fees and extending the period for renewal of road licences. The objective is to continue the movement of the public transport sector as the country deals with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 15), Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, said that the deadline for...
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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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