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NMIA AIRPORTS LIMITED is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) which was incorporated in 2003. The Airport is operated under a 30-year Concession Agreement with AAJ, and is held to specific performance targets. The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is located on a picturesque peninsula twenty minutes from Kingston’s business center. It is bordered by the...

The Toll Authority, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works was created under the Toll Roads Act. It is mandated under the provision of the Toll Roads Act to regulate the operations and maintenance of the toll roads, monitor the compliance of the concessionaire(s) with the terms of the Concession Agreement and ensure that the Minister is kept...

The Road Maintenance Fund Board is comprised of 11 directors and a chairman. It manages the pool of funds for the specific maintenance of main roads and structures island-wide, pursuant to section (4) of the Main Roads Act. There are over 5000km of roadway designated as main road which falls under the purview of the Board. The scope of the...

The Port Authority of Jamaica is a statutory corporation established by the Port Authority Act of 1972. It is the principal maritime agency responsible for the regulation and development of Jamaica’s port and shipping industry. The Port Authority is responsible for the safety of all vessels navigating the ports of entry and regulation of the tariffs charged on goods passing...

To develop a modern, safe and profitable airport system that is environmentally responsible; provides world-class service; and contributes substantially to the national economy while promoting the expansion of air transportation and its related industries.

The Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB) is the body charged under the Professional Engineers Registration Act (PERA) of 1987, with responsibility for the registration of professional engineers and for regulating the practice of engineering in Jamaica. These services are carried out for a fee, current rates of which are available from the PERB offices. The PERB falls under the portfolio...

NWA Mission To plan, build and maintain a reliable, safe and efficient main road network and flood control system, which: Protect life and property; Support the movement of people, goods and services; Reduce the cost of transportation; Promote economic growth and quality of life; Protect the environment.

The National Road Safety Council was established in 1993 as a non-profit organization by public and private sector interest groups. Its mandate is two fold: To develop and implement road safety promotional activites and conduct public education programmes. To act as a lobby group for the promotion of road safety. Activities are undertaken with the overall aim of reducing the...

The National Road Operating and Construction Company is a wholly owned Government Company formed under the Companies Act, and has responsibility for ensuring the implementation of Highway 2000.

Montego Bay Metro was set up in 1997 as a private entity to manage the operations of a dedicated school bus service in Montego Bay. In 2000 a municipal bus service was introduced.