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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left)) signs a tripartite agreement for an online training programme for public passenger vehicle drivers and conductors at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (Nov. 21). The other signatories (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of EduFocaL Business Limited, Gordon Swaby; Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan; and Managing Director of British Caribbean Insurance Company, Peter Levy.

Learners Will Have to Pass Road Code Test Come January 24

As of January 24, 2020, an applicant for a learner’s licence will be required to pass a road code test in order to receive the permit. The requirement is part of provisions under the new Road Safety Act passed in...

(FILE) Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing participants during the Ministry’s Corporate Governance Seminar at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 14).

Transport Minister Appeals to Drivers to Take Care on The Roads This Festive Season

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (second left), signs a tripartite agreement for an online training programme for Public Passenger Vehicle drivers and conductors, with (from left) Chief Executive Officer of EduFocaL Business Limited, Gordon Swaby; Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan, and Managing Director of British Caribbean Insurance Company, Peter Levy. The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Thursday (November 21).

Online Training For PPV Drivers And Conductors

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Director, Hodges Aggregates and Powders Limited, Jennifer Ince (right), as he displays a bottle of manufactured beach sand. Occasion was the minerals sector exhibition and trade show, held today (November 21) at the Hope Complex football field, Hope Gardens, in Kingston. At centre is Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Janine Dawkins.

Minerals Sector Contributes 2.7 Per Cent To GDP

Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC) Executive Director,Joy Roberts.

Ocho Rios Poised For Record Cruise-Ship Arrivals

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), receives a commemorative pin from Girls Brigade member, Tanesha Whyte, during Sunday’s (November 17) church service at St. Andrew Scots Kirk United Church in downtown Kingston, in observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Senator Johnson Smith read a message from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who chairs the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). Sharing the moment (from left) are NRSC Executive Director, Paula Fletcher; and Pastor of St. Andrew Scots Kirk Church, Rev. Dr. Tamara Smith-Coleman.

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PHOTOS: World Road Traffic Victims Remembrance Day Church Service

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses a JAMPRO-organised Limestone Opportunities Network Forum, held today (November 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Government Pushing For Limestone Production Facility

The Government has heightened discussions with private-sector interests to develop a Limestone Production Facility to boost export, and to provide services to refineries. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the disclosure at a JAMPRO-organised Limestone Opportunities Network Forum, held today (November 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, said the development is to “ensure...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing the House of Representatives.

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National Minerals Week Being Observed From November 17-23

The Ministry of Transport and Mining, along with key public- and private-sector partners, will stage National Minerals Week 2019 from November 17 to 23. It aims to highlight the sector’s contribution to Jamaica’s economy and the need to facilitate and promote the industry’s continued development. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement during a statement in the House of...

Deputy Director General, Regulatory Affairs, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Rohan Campbell (front left) with participants in the JCAA Aviation Quality System Seminar held on Friday (Nov. 8) at the Iberostar Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

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Civil Aviation Authority Stages Aircraft Maintenance Symposium

Twenty-one professionals at various levels within the aviation industry recently benefited from a quality systems symposium hosted by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA). JCAA Deputy Director General for Regulatory Affairs, Rohan Campbell, told JIS News that the event, held on Friday (November 8) at the Iberostar Resort in Montego Bay, was part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to improve...

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher (2nd left), addresses the launch of the 9th staging of Grennell’s Road Safety 5k race, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Maxfield Avenue, in St. Andrew, on November 1. Listening (from left) are: Chairman of the event, Alphonso Grennell, father of Jason Alliman, who lost his life in a motor vehicle collision; Errol Alliman, and Claudia Alliman.

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Persons Implored Not to Use Cellular Phones While Driving

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher, is imploring motorists to desist from using cellular telephones while driving, as this is a major cause of road crashes. Mrs. Fletcher, who was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 9th staging of Grennell’s Road Safety 5k race, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Maxfield Avenue,...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague addresses the opening of the ninth annual

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“Take Time On The Roads” – Minister Montague

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, is again appealing for motorists to exercise greater care in the use of the roads in order to prevent further casualties from road crashes. He noted that there have been over 300 fatalities and thousands more persons injured in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year. “Take time on the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), walks across the new Chesterfield Bridge in St. Mary after officially opening it during a ceremony on Wednesday (October 16). Also pictured (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Works, Everald Warmington; and Member of Parliament, St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn. Also pictured in the second row between the Prime Minister and Dr. Dunn is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

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New $59M Chesterfield Bridge In St. Mary Opened

Residents of Chesterfield in St. Mary now have improved access to their community following the opening of a $59-million bridge by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The bridge, which runs across the Wag Water River, was officially opened to pedestrians and vehicular traffic during a ceremony on Wednesday (October 16). Prime Minister Holness said this formed part of...