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Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 18 about the rollout of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness Certificates on July 21.

No Ticket for Failure to Present Printed Copies of Fitness and Registration Certificates

By: LISA ROWE, July 21, 2025

Motorists will no longer face traffic tickets for failing to present printed copies of their motor vehicle fitness and registration certificates, as a new electronic system takes effect on July...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is joined by Executive Chairman, Barnett Limited, Mark Kerr-Jarrett (second right, partially hidden), wife, Anya Kerr-Jarrett (left); and General Manager, Barnett Business Centre, Shelly-Ann Josephs, in unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening of the Centre, located at the Barnett Tech Park in Fairfield, St. James, on Thursday (November 9).

Work Commences On Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project

By: Okoye Henry, November 11, 2023

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

New Road Traffic Act Big Help to the Police – Commissioner

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 10, 2023

Parliament 3 years ago Electronic Signatures Soon on Warrants for Delinquent Motorists
By: LATONYA LINTON, February 10, 2023
National Security 3 years ago Driving Instructors Have Until January 1, 2024 to Get Certified
By: CHRIS PATTERSON, February 10, 2023
Prime Minister 3 years ago Stiffer Road Traffic Fines Aim to Prevent Bad Behaviour – PM
By: Latonya Linton, February 10, 2023

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), updates journalists on matters relating to the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, during a media briefing on Friday. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston. (February 3). Listening (from left) are Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Oversight for the National Road Safety Council, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and senior Ministry technocrats – Permanent Secretary, Alwin Hales; Chief Technical Director, Dr. Janine Dawkins and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Kanute Hare.

3 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterRoad traffic regulations 2022

New Road Traffic Act and Regulations to be Amended in Response to Public Concerns

The Government will be amending the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations in order to reinforce public transportation safety for children and the wider public. Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

By: CHANEL SPENCE, February 4, 2023

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers statement in the House of Representatives on January 31.

3 years ago Road traffic regulations 2022Transport

Aspects of New Road Traffic Act That Will Require Phased Implementation Outlined

Aspects of the new Road Traffic Act that require phased implementation are to be addressed as the country begins to operate under the new legislative regime, says Minister of Transport...

By: LATONYA LINTON, February 3, 2023

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

3 years ago Road traffic regulations 2022Transport

Public’s Understanding Urged as New Road Traffic Act and Regulations Come Into Effect

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling for the public’s patience and cooperation, in the wake of the new Road Traffic Act and Road Traffic Regulations, which...

By: Latonya Linton, February 1, 2023

Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).

3 years ago National SecurityRoad traffic regulations 2022Transport

Major Stipulations for Motorcyclists Under New Road Traffic Act and Regulations

Instructors of motorcycle learner drivers will be required to drive within six metres of their students under the new Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1....

By: Chanel Spence, February 1, 2023

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the opening ceremony of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Monday (January 30).

3 years ago National SecurityRoad traffic regulations 2022

Public Urged to Support Implementation of Road Traffic Act

The public is being implored to support members of the police force as they enforce the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1....

By: Chanel Spence, January 31, 2023

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset. Also examining the devices is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left). The event was the handover of 750 of the handsets and 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch, who demonstrated the features of the devices.

3 years ago National SecurityRoad traffic regulations 2022

Phased Implementation of New Road Traffic Act Begins on February 1

Phased implementation of the new Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 is set to commence on February 1. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 31, 2023

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

3 years ago Road traffic regulations 2022Transport

Motorists Encouraged to Pay Outstanding Tickets Before New Road Traffic Act Comes Into Effect

Motorists are being encouraged to address their outstanding traffic tickets ahead of the new Road Traffic Act, which will take effect on February 1. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...

By: Mickella Anderson, January 3, 2023

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), with (from left) First Vice President, Taxi Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Henrita James; President, Falmouth Taxi Association, Sheldon Malcolm; One Voice Transport Group, Lorraine Finnikin; and President, TODSS, Egeton Newman. They were attending TODDS ninth 40-day Road Safety Awareness Campaign Stakeholders Partnership Round Table Conference, on Thursday (December 8), at Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston.

3 years ago Road traffic regulations 2022

New Road Traffic Act and Regulations to be Implemented in February 2023

The Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 are slated to be implemented in February 2023. This was disclosed by Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw,...

By: Rochelle Williams, December 12, 2022