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Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, speaks about the institution’s impact on communities within its vicinity during a recent JIS Think Tank.
Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, speaks about the institution’s impact on communities within its vicinity during a recent JIS Think Tank.

CMI Making a Positive Impact on Nearby Communities

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is making a positive impact on the growth and development of the communities within its vicinity. This is according to Executive Director of the institution, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, who was speaking in a recent interview...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) discloses plans for the establishment of a Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) campus in St. Thomas at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19). Others (from left) are Head of General Studies at CMI and Chairman of the Charter Day Committee, Yvette Smith-Johnson; and CMI Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) discloses plans for the establishment of a Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) campus in St. Thomas at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19). Others (from left) are Head of General Studies at CMI and Chairman of the Charter Day Committee, Yvette Smith-Johnson; and CMI Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock.

CMI Campus for St. Thomas
Executive Director, Caribbean Maritime Institute, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, speaking at the Rotary Club of Spanish Town’s meeting on Tuesday, September 19, held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston.
Executive Director, Caribbean Maritime Institute, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, speaking at the Rotary Club of Spanish Town’s meeting on Tuesday, September 19, held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston.

CMI Head Outlines Benefits of Logistics Hub
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19).

Maritime Institute to Officially Become University on September 28
Senior Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Mining, Mr. Bindley Sangster (right); and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janine Dawkins (centre), listen to Chairman of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Mrs. Corah-Ann Robertson Sylvester (left), at the MAJ’s 16th anniversary awards ceremony, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Seated is Mr. Sangster’s wife, Janet.
Senior Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Mining, Mr. Bindley Sangster (right); and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janine Dawkins (centre), listen to Chairman of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Mrs. Corah-Ann Robertson Sylvester (left), at the MAJ’s 16th anniversary awards ceremony, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Seated is Mr. Sangster’s wife, Janet.

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Foreign AffairsTransport

Divestment of NMIA Seen as Excellent Example of Public-Private Partnership

Divestment of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is being touted as an excellent example of an innovative approach to developing, promoting and executing infrastructural projects with private-sector participation. This is according to Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation, Canadian High Commission, and Representative, Global Affairs, Canada, Walter Bernyck, who noted that this private-public partnership (PPP) approach has worked well...
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TourismTransport

Sangster Upgrading to Position Airport as Major Player

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sangster International Airport, Dr. Rafael Echevarne, says the upgrading of the facility will help to position the airport as a key player in the economy. “We see ourselves playing a major role in Jamaica. We want to position ourselves as something that really stands out from being just a mere piece of infrastructure,” he said...
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Transport

Its Final!….JISCO Complete

Transport and Mining Minister, Lester ‘Mike’ Henry, signed three (3) agreements with Jiuquan Iron & Steel Company (JISCO) in Jiayuguan China this morning, which effectively finalizes the acquisition of ALPART by JISCO. These are the Establishment Agreement, the Fiscal Regime Agreement and the Agency and Land Use Agreement.  These documents outline the agreements between the Government of Jamaica and JISCO,...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (left), addresses a press conference held yesterday (September 14) at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices. Others (from second left) are Advisor to the Minister, Leroy Lindsay; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Audley H. Deidrick.
Transport

Full Restoration of Air Services Within 48 Hours

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, says full restoration of air services should take place within the next 48 hours. He was speaking yesterday (September 14), at a press conference held at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices. Major damage to the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) radar communication system, due to a lightning strike last Friday (September 8),...
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Chairman, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Phillip Henriques (right), responds to questions during today’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. At left is Aviation Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Mining, Leroy Lindsay.
Transport

Full Access to Jamaica’s Airspace Today

Chairman of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Phillip Henriques, says the Authority is working to restore full access to the country’s airspace. Speaking at yesterday’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he said the aim was to be able to facilitate landing and departure of all flights between yesterday and today. Major damage to the JCAA’s radar...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, updates the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 12) on operations at the nation
Transport

House Updated on Air Traffic Control System Restoration

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, on Tuesday (September 12), updated the House of Representatives on the total systems failure at the Air Traffic Control Centre in Kingston. The centre’s radar and communications network sustained extensive damage resulting from a lightning strike, which significantly affected the management of and operations within Jamaica’s flight information region. Consequently, the centre was...
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