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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking at a cremony for the presentation of an Aerodrome Operator Certificate to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 8). Seated beside him is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janine Dawkins.

Gov’t Exploring Feasibility Of Building An Airport In Mandeville

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is exploring the feasibility of building an airport in Mandeville, Manchester, to meet aviation needs on the island’s south coast. "I have given instructions to the Airports Authority of Jamaica...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), presenting an Aerodrome Operator Certificate to Chief Executive Officer of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Audley Deidrick, during a presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 8).

NMIA Certified For Aerodrome Operations

: Arriving passengers enter the immigration hall of the Sangster International Airport.

Jamaica Receives Aviation Security Award

Jamaica And South Africa Sign Air Service Agreement

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague speaking at a ceremony for the presentation of an Aerodrome Operator Certificate to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 8). Seated beside him is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janine Dawkins.

Gov’t Officially Hands Over Management Of NMIA Wednesday

6 years ago Transport

Minister Montague Hails Election Of JCAA Head As President Of ICAO 40th Assembly

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has congratulated Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh, on his recent election as President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 40th Assembly. Mr. Williams-Singh was elected by delegates at the Assembly, which is the highest gathering of the international aviation community’s governing body, held from September 24...

6 years ago Transport

New Features To Be Placed On A Driver’s Licence

The Ministry of Transport and Mining will be introducing new security features on a driver’s licence to eliminate fraud. Speaking in the House of Representatives recently, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said the new security features will be facilitated under the regulations of the new Road Traffic Act. “Right now, people are walking up and down with bogus driver’s licences,...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the House of Representatives on September 24.

6 years ago Transport

JUTC Management In Meeting With Drivers And Union For Resumption Of Service

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is having a meeting with the drivers and their unions, so as to resume service as soon as possible. This follows the withdrawal of service by the State-run bus company today (September 24), following the death of one of their workers and...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

6 years ago EducationInformationTransportYouth

Normality Expected to Return to Schools Today

Regular classes are expected to resume today, September 25, following the return of public transportation in the Kingston and St. Andrew Metropolitan area and sections of St Catherine served by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). The Ministry of Education is advising that based on discussions with the JUTC and the police schools can resume regular classes. At the same...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Principal Director for Energy in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal, look at a charging port for an electric vehicle. Occasion was an excursion around sections of Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday (September 23) to see an electric bus in operation. The Minister is in Utah for a Solar Power International trade show.

6 years ago Foreign AffairsTransport

Electric Buses – Driving into Jamaica’s Future

The Government is exploring the feasibility of introducing electric buses as part of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet. The move will be facilitated under an electric vehicle policy, which is being developed by the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who is in Utah in the United States for a Solar Power International...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, looking at one of the new motorcycles that were handed over to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at a ceremony on Friday (September 20,) at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.

6 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Electronic Warrant Module for Traffic Violations to be Piloted October

The electronic warrant module developed to address traffic violations will be piloted in four courts come October. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in making the disclosure, said that the module will generate traffic warrants electronically, thereby reducing the amount of time spent by court staff preparing tickets. The aim is to improve efficiency and effectiveness in enforcement of...

(FILE)Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw.

7 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

Hagley Park Road Project 85 Per Cent Complete

The Hagley Park Road Improvement Project is approximately 85 per cent complete. National Works Agency (NWA) Manager for Communication and Customer Services, Stephen Shaw, told JIS News in a recent interview that the drainage network is about 90 per cent complete with works to be done on the storm-water drains in the Three Miles area. “We still have some work...