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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is greeted by Chairman, Transport Authority, Joseph Shoucair, during a consultation with public transport operators at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School Auditorium in Kingston on July 5.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is greeted by Chairman, Transport Authority, Joseph Shoucair, during a consultation with public transport operators at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School Auditorium in Kingston on July 5.

Minister Montague Begins Consultations with Public Transport Operators

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, on Thursday (July 5), kicked off a series of consultations on the 16-point proposals aimed at overhauling the public transportation system. The meeting, held at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School Auditorium in Kingston,...
Seafarers affiliated with Aegean Bunkering at Harbour Head in Rockfort show off their Day of the Seafarer tokens that were presented to them by officials of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Sharing the moment are Safety and Security Officer at Aegean Pier, Kevin Johnson (left); Public Relations Officer of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Karen Mullings (fourth left, stooping), and Registrar of Seafarers at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Dawn Doyley (second right, standing).
Seafarers affiliated with Aegean Bunkering at Harbour Head in Rockfort show off their Day of the Seafarer tokens that were presented to them by officials of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Sharing the moment are Safety and Security Officer at Aegean Pier, Kevin Johnson (left); Public Relations Officer of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Karen Mullings (fourth left, stooping), and Registrar of Seafarers at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Dawn Doyley (second right, standing).

Seafarers Feted by MAJ to Observe Their Day
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right) and General Manager, IGL Blue, Mr. Wayne Kirkpatrick (centre), speak with IGL Blue’s ‘Top Gas Truck Driver of the Year’, Mr. Devon Campbell, during IGL Blue’s Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety Incentive Awards Ceremony, held at the company’s Spanish Town Road location, on June 13.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right) and General Manager, IGL Blue, Mr. Wayne Kirkpatrick (centre), speak with IGL Blue’s ‘Top Gas Truck Driver of the Year’, Mr. Devon Campbell, during IGL Blue’s Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety Incentive Awards Ceremony, held at the company’s Spanish Town Road location, on June 13.

Top Driver Calls on All Road Users to be Responsible
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague

Transport Minister Appeals for More Care on the Roads
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second left), observes as Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan (left), presents a key to Supervisor at the entity, Hugh Grant (right), at a ceremony to hand over three buses to employees, at the Transport Authority’s Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston, on June 19. At second right is Route Inspector, Deborah Wallace.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (second left), observes as Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan (left), presents a key to Supervisor at the entity, Hugh Grant (right), at a ceremony to hand over three buses to employees, at the Transport Authority’s Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston, on June 19. At second right is Route Inspector, Deborah Wallace.

Transport Authority Gets Buses for Staff

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Airports Authority Coordinating Development of Vernamfield Aerodrome

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is coordinating activities for the development of the Vernamfield aerodrome in Clarendon. The entity is ready to begin fencing and other activities of the first designated 170 acres of the property after obtaining clearance to take possession. The budget estimate for the initial activities under the project is $300 million. Minister without Portfolio in...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), listens to Managing Director, IGL Blue Limited, Wayne Kirkpatrick, during the IGL Blue Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety incentive awards ceremony, at the company
Transport

Minister Montague Warns PPV Drivers

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, is appealing to drivers in the public transportation sector to stay on the right side of the law. He said there may come a time when persons with criminal records will not be allowed to operate public passenger vehicles (PPV). “No person with a criminal record ought to be a driver in...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right) and Managing Director, IGL Blue, Wayne Kirkpatrick (centre), listen to IGL Blue’s 2018 Driver of the Year, Devon Campbell, on the grounds of the gas manufacturing company in Kingston on Wednesday (June 13). Occasion was IGL Blue’s Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety Incentive Awards Ceremony.
Transport

Transport Minister Makes Proposals to Adjust Rules

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has made proposals to adjust the rules for public passenger vehicle operators, with the objective of reducing road crashes, safeguarding the lives of Jamaicans and accommodating drivers who want to design their own routes. At IGL Blue’s Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety Incentive Awards Ceremony, held on the grounds of the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), after the unveiling of the sign renaming the North-South Highway the Edward Seaga Highway. The thoroughfare was officially renamed during a ceremony at the Unity Valley Toll Plaza in Moneague, St. Ann on Tuesday (June 12). Pictured (from left) are Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime MinisterTransport

PM Renames North-South Highway in Honour of Edward Seaga

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has renamed the North-South Highway as the Edward Seaga Highway. Mr. Holness, who officially renamed the highway during a ceremony at the Unity Valley Toll Plaza in Moneague, St. Ann, on Tuesday (June 12), said the gesture is in honour of the former Prime Minister’s “contribution, his work, his dedication, his sacrifice and...
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President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (foreground left) hands a copy of the 10-year concession agreement to provide towage services at the Port of KIngson, to Vice President of Business Development and Client Relations for Canada-based maritime company, Ocean, Kevin Nichol (foreground right). The signing ceremony took place at the PAJ offices in downtown Kingston on June 11. Looking (in background from left) are Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounts, PAJ, Elva Richards; and Vice President of Marine Services and Harbour Master, Captain Hopeton Delisser.
Transport

PAJ Signs Agreement to Improve Towage Services in Port of Kingston

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Canada-based maritime company, Ocean, have signed a 10-year concession agreement, which will result in an improvement in towage services in the Port of Kingston. Towage is the pulling of ships and other vessels along the water, usually by means of a small steamer called a tug. Aimed at meeting the growing demand for...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), shares a joke with Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) President, Phillip Chong, at the JGRA road safety launch and blood drive, at the Total Service Station on Red Hills, St. Andrew on (Wednesday) June 6.
Sectoral Debate 2018/2019Transport

Public’s Input Invited on Gov’t’s Proposed Transport Industry Plan

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, is inviting stakeholder input on the 15-point plan to overhaul the transport sector, which he presented in his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives. Mr. Montague said a six-month window of opportunity is being opened to enable persons to make additional suggestions to his proposals, in an effort to instil...
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Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Nari Williams-Singh, speaking at the recent opening and commissioning of the Sangster International Airport air traffic control tower in Montego Bay, St. James.
Transport

JCAA Commences Parallel Operations at Air Traffic Control Centres

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has commenced parallel operations at the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). The operations, which commenced in May, are taking place at the newly renovated KATCC, and the interim facility that has been in use since last September. The engagement is being undertaken with a view to fully transition the operations to the upgraded...
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