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Some of the staff members at the Transport Authority (TA) who were recently honoured by the agency at a special luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Staff of Transport Authority Recognised

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has lauded staff members at the Transport Authority (TA) for the agency achieving a 14 per cent increase in delivering road licences. Mr. Montague, who addressed the staff at a recent awards...

Marine Inspector, Kenre Valentine (right), carries out an inspection on a ship that is docked in the Kingston Harbour. Facilitating the inspection is the Second Mate (Second Officer) of the vessel.

Seafarer Satisfied with Career Despite Challenges

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is greeted by Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams (left), before his bus ride to observe ongoing road improvements from Three Miles to Half-Way Tree in St. Andrew, on August 8. At right is Superintendent Aaron Fletcher of the Hunts Bay Police Station.

Roads Disturbed by NWC to be Fixed Soon

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held on July 25 at Jamaica House. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, were in attendance.

Work to Verify Cockpit Country Boundary Under Way

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing Tuesday's (July 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Gov’t Working to Keep Windalco Open

Commissioner of Mines, Leighton Williams, addresses a workshop on hazard resilience held at the Mines and Geology Department, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on July 23.

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Commissioner of Mines Says Resilience Planning Necessary

Commissioner of Mines, Leighton Williams, says resilience planning and integration are critical components to reducing the impact of hazardous events on the society and the economy. Speaking at a workshop on hazard resilience at the Mines and Geology Department, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on July 23, Mr. Williams said these approaches should be undertaken proactively. “Our challenge is to clearly...

Taxi operator, Phillip Dunkley, says there will be less congestion once road improvement works are completed.

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Motorists Welcome Road Projects

There is general agreement among motorists that road improvement projects in progress in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, when completed, will significantly reduce travel time and the amount of petrol used in idle time on the thoroughfares. These legacy projects are being undertaken through the Government’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). They include the Three Miles/Hagley Park Road in...

8 years ago Transport

Cabinet Awards $722.5-Million Contract for Phase One Redevelopment of Hampden Wharf

A contract valued at $722.5 million was awarded to Surrey Paving and Aggregate Co. Limited for the redevelopment of Hampden Wharf phase one in Falmouth, Trelawny. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Hampden Wharf project, to be funded by the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaks at yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Cabinet Approves US$7.4 Million to Install Floating Pier in Port Royal

Cabinet has approved US$7.4 million for the supply, installation and commissioning of a sea walk floating pier for cruise ships at Port Royal. Making the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, informed that Cruise Ventures AS was awarded the contract. In March this year,...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left); and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, are in conversation at the sitting of the House of Representatives on July 10.

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House Passes Bill to Manage Ballast Water Carried By Ships

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10) passed the Ballast Water Management Bill, which is aimed at protecting Jamaica’s marine environment. The legislation seeks to implement measures to prevent ships entering Jamaica’s waters from introducing foreign aquatic species and diseases into the country. In piloting the Bill, Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, said the Bill is...

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.

8 years ago Transport

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, included representatives of rural stage carriages, contract carriages, hackney carriages, and route taxi associations. It provided a forum to fine-tune...

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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...