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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

NWA Instructs Southern Coastal Highway Project Contractors to Minimise Dust Nuisance

By: Latonya Linton, August 3, 2023

Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, says contractors recruited under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) have been advised to oil the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.

Minister Vaz Pleased With Sangster International Airport’s Upgrading and Modernisation

By: Nickieta Sterling, August 2, 2023

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Motorists Can Now Access New Alignment Between Grants Pen and Mezgar Gardens In St. Thomas

By: Mickella Anderson, July 20, 2023

Energy 3 years ago Reckless PPV Drivers Should Not be Allowed to Switch Owners Easily – Minister Vaz
By: Serena Grant, July 19, 2023
Transport 3 years ago Drivers of Public Passenger Vehicles Implored to Exercise Greater Caution
By: Serena Grant, July 17, 2023
Transport 3 years ago Public Passenger Transport Operators Form Steering Committee
By: Serena Grant, July 17, 2023

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), points to something of interest while walking along a paved section of the Grants Pen roadway during a tour of the St. Thomas leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) on April 13. He is accompanied by personnel from the National Works Agency (NWA) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC).

3 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

Local and Community Roads Will Be Fixed – PM

The Government is committed to fixing local and community roads, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister gave the assurance, while speaking with residents of Clarendon...

By: Chanel Spence, July 14, 2023

Some of the buses in the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

3 years ago Transport

Vessel Carrying New JUTC Buses Will Arrive Soon

The 50 new buses to be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) are to arrive shortly. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl...

By: Mickella Anderson, July 6, 2023

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago Transport

Minister Vaz to Outline 100-Day Plan for Transportation Sector

With transport recently added to his portfolio, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he will be taking a 100-day plan for the transportation sector to...

By: Mickella Anderson, July 6, 2023

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago Transport

Transport Minister Outlines Implementation of A Rural School Bus System

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has outlined the implementation of a rural school bus transportation system as a major part of his vision for the...

By: Mickella Anderson, July 5, 2023

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the inaugural Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day Conference, held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

3 years ago Transport

Government Commits to Support Thriving Aviation Industry

The Government is committed to supporting and fostering a thriving aviation sector, and this will be a major priority of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. This was...

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, June 30, 2023

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (fourth left), participates in the cutting of ribbon to officially open the Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop and Expo held on Wednesday (June 28), at S Foods Supermarket Parking Lot in New Kingston. He is joined by Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphanso Grennell (fifth left) and representatives of corporate sponsors of the event.

3 years ago Transport

Jamaica Can Be Crash Free – Minister Vaz

Jamaica can become a “crash free” society, as the power lies in all road users to ensure safety on the roadways, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport, Hon....

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 29, 2023

3 years ago Transport

JamaicaEye Cameras Can Assist in Accident Cases

Motorists are being advised to take note of JamaicaEye surveillance cameras in their vicinity if they are involved in an accident. The National Surveillance System or JamaicaEye has several cameras...

By: LISA ROWE, June 28, 2023

Jamaica generated US$325.4 million in export earnings for the first two months of the year. The sum represents a 54.6 per cent increase on the US$210.4 million earned for January and February 2022. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), in a statement on Monday (June 26), indicated that the growth was primarily due to a 133.1 per cent increase in the export of ‘Crude Materials’ (excluding Fuels). Domestic exports increased by 35 per cent to US$240.6 million, compared to US$178.2 million in 2022, the Institute said. This out-turn was primarily spurred by higher earnings from the Manufacture and Mining and Quarrying industries. Domestic exports accounted for 74 per cent of Jamaica’s total outflows. Re-exports in January and February 2023 were valued US$84.7 million, up from US$32.2 million recorded in the corresponding period in 2022. The top-five destinations for Jamaica’s exports were the United States of America (USA), Puerto Rico, the Russian Federation, Latvia and the United Kingdom (UK). STATIN indicated that outflows to these countries increased by 75.3 per cent to US$256.1 million. Meanwhile, Jamaica’s expenditure for January and February 2023 increased by 12.9 per cent to US$1.19 billion. This increase was largely attributable to higher imports of ‘Raw Materials/Intermediate Goods’, ‘Fuels and Lubricants’ and ‘Consumer Goods’, which rose by 3.2 per cent, 20.3 per cent and 13.3 per cent, respectively. The five main countries accounting for Jamaica’s imports for the review period were the USA, China, Japan, Colombia and Turkey. (more) US$325.4 million in export…2 Expenditure on inflows from these countries totalled US$773.6 million, a 16.5 per cent increase relative to the corresponding period in 2022. STATIN said the growth was largely due to higher fuel imports from the USA.

3 years ago TechnologyTransport

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Jamaica generated US$325.4 million in export earnings for the first two months of the year. The sum represents a 54.6 per cent increase on the US$210.4 million earned for January...