Prime Minister Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) for the seamless execution of its modernization programme. The programme included the upgrading of major components of the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Systems, which are responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient air traffic management in and around the island. “I extend the nation’s...

Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, says future generations will have a role to play in reducing the incidents of road fatalities. “It takes at least three generations to change a culture, so we are sowing the seeds now with our children. We intend to have them be the catalysts of...

As the festive season kicks into high gear, Superintendent Courtney Coubrie, of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), is imploring partygoers to abide by the road code and be safe while traversing the nation’s thoroughfares.   “Between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. we have our traffic band, and that’s when you find partygoers leaving places of entertainment and travelling...

Jamaica is expected to earn increased revenues from overflight services as a result of the recent US$17 million (J$2 billion) upgrade to the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). Speaking at the recent opening of the centre, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, explained that Aviation contributes billions of dollars to the Jamaican economy, both directly and indirectly. “Simply...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, is encouraging more individuals and entities to utilise the services of the State-owned Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited. He noted that the company, whose major business is retreading, has expanded its offerings to now include ultimate tyre packages to taxi associations and larger groups. The Minister, who was speaking at the company’s staff awards...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (December 18), officially reopened the multimillion-dollar upgraded Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC), located at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) headquarters in St. Andrew. The upgrading project, which is part of the JCAA’s ongoing modernisation programme, included installation of a new state-of-the-art voice communication control system; cutting-edge, system-wide air traffic...

Come January, the Transport Authority (TA) will be launching the ‘Travel Pal’ application (app), which will enable commuters to use their mobile devices to scan the registration plates of units used as public passenger vehicles (PPV), to verify if they are licensed by the agency. This was announced by Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, during Tuesday’s (December 17)...