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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.
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 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...
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 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.

PM Renames North-South Highway in Honour of Edward Seaga
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.
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.

PAJ Signs Agreement to Improve Towage Services in Port of Kingston
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.
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.

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

JCAA Commences Parallel Operations at Air Traffic Control Centres

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on June 5.
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Gov’t Seeking Waiver Related to Sanctions on UC Rusal

The Government is to intensify discussions with the United States Treasury Department to secure a waiver for Jamaica as the Administration moves to address any fallout from United States (US) sanctions against UC Rusal. “The talks are progressing favourably, but we cannot offer any guarantees at this time,” said Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, during a statement...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.
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Transport Minister Highlights Important Role of MAJ

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is slated to play a critical role in the economic development of the country. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently, Mr. Montague said that Jamaica is geographically situated at a most opportune place on most shipping lanes....
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A section of the newly upgraded Barbican Road in St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, toured the completed Barbican Road Improvement Project today (June 1). It was implemented under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).
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PM Tours Completed Barbican Road Project

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, toured the completed Barbican Road Upgrade Project today (June 1). The US$4.4 million project was done under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). The works at Barbican entailed significant widening and upgrading in the vicinity of the Barbican Centre, which is expected to alleviate congestion in the area. The Prime Minister said the...
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AAJ Far Advanced With Divestment of Airport

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is far advanced with the divestment of the Norman Manley International Airport. “If all goes to plan we should have divested this asset by the end of the calendar year. The invitation for the bid is now open and the eight pre-qualified bidders have been...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague. FILE
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Task Force to Address Any Fallout from Sanctions on UC Rusal

A task force has been established to address any fallout in bauxite operations from United States (US)-applied sanctions, which have affected the Russian owned company UC Rusal. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 30, said the taskforce will examine...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (FILE).
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JUTC to Introduce Tracking System

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is to implement a vehicle tracking and maintenance monitoring system shortly. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 30. “This will tell us where the bus is at any time, what speed is being driven...
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