Local NewsTransportation PSV proposes major transport overhaul by Emmanuel Joseph 05/09/2024 written by Emmanuel Joseph 4 min read The privately-run public service vehicle (PSV) grouping has put forward sweeping proposals to revamp the transport system, including a pilot scheme to address long-standing bus service issues in St Andrew. … Continue Reading 05/09/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Road rehab: Thumbs up for Scotland District major road fixes by Sheria Brathwaite 04/09/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 04/09/2024 The Scotland District Road Rehabilitation programme has been expanded to the “bumpy, wavy and holey” St John-St Joseph corridor, bringing long-awaited improvements to the eastern parishes. The project, funded … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOn the RoadTransportation MTW wraps up $35 million road resurfacing programme by Shamar Blunt 24/08/2024 by Shamar Blunt 24/08/2024 The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has officially completed its multi-million-dollar Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme, which began in January.ย The $35 million initiative, aimed at resurfacing roads with … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation PSV owners back new road crash policy but urge impartial oversight by Shamar Blunt 23/08/2024 by Shamar Blunt 23/08/2024 Minibus and route taxi owners on Thursday called for impartial and unbiased oversight of road traffic accidents, even as they backed a new policy that would see police attending only … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Concerns over insurance agent impartiality as cops prioritise serious crashes by Shamar Blunt 22/08/2024 by Shamar Blunt 22/08/2024 Starting from September 15, police will only attend road accidents involving death or serious injuries, with insurance agents taking charge of minor incidents under a new road traffic accident investigation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Transport Board under fire as limited fleet โfailsโ St Andrew by Ryan Gilkes 15/08/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 15/08/2024 The Transport Board is facing mounting criticism of an inadequate bus fleet that is failing to meet the islandโs transport needs in rural areas such as St Andrew.ย Residents have … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportationTravel Plane’s landing failure closes airport for three hours by Ryan Gilkes 28/06/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 28/06/2024 Flights to and from the Grantley Adams International Airport resumed Thursday afternoon after the airport was forced to close its runway for nearly three hours when a small private aircraft … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Transit dispute looms as owners allege favouritism by Emmanuel Joseph 20/06/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 20/06/2024 Trouble is brewing in the public transport sector with private owners threatening protest action against the State-run bus company, claiming unfair allocation under their route-sharing arrangement. The Alliance Owners of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Fire service gets three new fire engines by Shamar Blunt 14/06/2024 by Shamar Blunt 14/06/2024 The fire service has bolstered its firefighting capabilities with the acquisition of three new fire tenders at $1 million a piece.ย But the new appliances came with an admission by … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation St John folk miffed over โworseningโ bus service by Shanna Moore 01/06/2024 by Shanna Moore 01/06/2024 St John residents have voiced growing concerns about what they consider deteriorating public transport in their area and surrounding communities, during a Parish Speaks session held at the Gall Hill … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail