7 h. ago Critics of Rural Bus System Don’t Understand Realities of Public Transport – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s rural school bus programme amid escalating attacks from the parliamentary opposition. Speaking in St. Elizabeth on Friday, Dr. Holness says those who are criticising the programme do not understand the realities of taking public transportation to school. The programme has been criticised by several members of […] The post Critics of Rural Bus System Don’t Understand Realities of Public Transport – PM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 h. ago Transport Minister Fearful of ‘Sabotage’ of Rural School Buses

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is expressing fears that the 110 buses to be used in the rural school bus programme could be sabotaged by those opposed to the roll out. The minister expressed the fear during an online question and answer session with Nationwide’s Ricardo Brooks. His comments come amid the People’s National Party’s, PNP, […] The post Transport Minister Fearful of ‘Sabotage’ of Rural School Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 h. ago Gov’t Open to Allowing Rural Students to Ride for Free if Cashless System Not Ready for September

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says he’s prepared to have rural children temporarily travel on the school buses for free if the cashless payment system is not ready for September. Daryl Vaz, transport minister. The rural school bus programme will utilise a cashless fare system. Under the proposed plan, rural children will pay a flat rate […] The post Gov’t Open to Allowing Rural Students to Ride for Free if Cashless System Not Ready for September appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 h. ago T&T: Demerit Points for Major Traffic Violations to be Scrapped

Demerit points for the majority of traffic violations in Trinidad and Tobago will soon be scrapped. That’s according to the country’s transport ministry which made the announcement on Friday. It says penalties will remain for six criminal driving offences, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The government approved amendments to the Motor […] The post T&T: Demerit Points for Major Traffic Violations to be Scrapped appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 h. ago Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Concerning Birdsucker Drive Multifamily Housing Development

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, has won a major victory in a case concerning a multifamily residential development on Birdsucker Drive in St. Andrew. In 2020 the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the developers of the three storey property, finding that both the KSAMC and National Environment and Panning Agency, NEPA […] The post Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Concerning Birdsucker Drive Multifamily Housing Development appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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18 h. ago Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (right), and managing director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, Owen Ellington, walk alongside one of the recently procured units under the rural school bus system. The event was Tuesday’s (July 8) press conference to give an update on the system, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, […] The post Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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32 h. ago Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is rubbishing claims the government could have bought 100 brand new coaster buses for the money he used to procure 110 used buses from the United States. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Nationwide News has seen the import licences for 42 of the 110 buses being used for the government’s rural […] The post Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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32 h. ago Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Jamaica’s shipping capacity is set to experience a major boost with the expansion of the Westland Port at the Kingston Freeport Terminal in Kingston. The project aims to expand cargo capacity, reduce vessel wait times, attract larger vessels and strengthen Jamaica’s position as a key player in regional and global trade. Speaking at the ground […] The post Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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35 h. ago PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell

People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says the party’s plan for transporting rural students to school is being unfairly criticised. Speaking at a constituency conference in Albert Town Square in South Trelawny on Wednesday, Dr. Campbell says the PNP’s plan, dubbed RIDE, will be an expansion of what the Holness administration currently […] The post PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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35 h. ago Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (centre), is accompanied by Transport Authority managing director, Ralston Smith (left), and other stakeholders during a tour of the Christiana Transport Centre and adjoining lands being considered for the facility’s expansion, in Manchester, on Wednesday (July 9). (Michael Sloley/JIS) Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government […] The post Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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35 h. ago JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, JOA, Christopher Samuda, says the $5 million contribution to Racers Track Club is part of their “Olympic Invest” programme. Samuda says the programme is geared towards athlete and infrastructure development and events activation. Under the programme, the JOA will assist Racers Track Club in treating post event financial commitments […] The post JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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57 h. ago Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns

Taxi operators are supporting the government’s plan for a rural school bus programme, despite concerns about the impact on their potential to earn. The operators are the latest group to weigh in on the ongoing national debate. Shaloy Smikle reports. Amid continued debate between the government and the opposition about the planned school bus programme, […] The post Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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61 h. ago Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says he’s disappointed by what he says is the wicked, evil and sustained attack on the government’s rural school bus programme by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. Minister Vaz says the latest phase of the PNP’s attack involves the use of bloggers to raise doubt about the cost of the […] The post Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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61 h. ago Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, in conversation with CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, on Tuesday (July 8). The conference was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in […] The post Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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61 h. ago CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High

Prime Minister of Jamaica and CARICOM chair, Dr. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). He is flanked by CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett (left) and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, […] The post CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High-Risk Jurisdictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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61 h. ago Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move

Technical director of defending Jamaica Premier League outfit Cavalier Soccer Club, Rudolph Speid, describes former captain Richard King as the ‘consummate professional’. The 23-year-old centre back conducted his first training session with his Scotland-based club Saint Mirren this week after guiding Cavalier to back-to-back titles in the local premier league. King previously had a short […] The post Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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66 h. ago Holness Calls for Restoration of Preferential Trade Access with US

Jamaica’s prime minister and CARICOM hair, Dr. Andrew Holness, addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). (Yhomo Hutchinson/JIS) Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for engagement with the United […] The post Holness Calls for Restoration of Preferential Trade Access with US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme

Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Owen Ellington, says drivers who will be operating the rural school buses will begin training sessions later this week. Owen Ellington, Managing Director of the JUTC. Mr. Ellington was speaking during a media briefing at the Transport Ministry’s office on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Director of the School […] The post Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is describing statements made by the opposition People’s National Party about the government’s rural school bus programme as reckless. Speaking at a press briefing in St. Andrew, Minister Vaz dismissed the opposition’s stance as a vulgar attempt to fool the electorate. Minister Vaz says the government remains committed to delivering a […] The post Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Almost 300 Illegal Vehicles Seized by Transport Authority in 3 Months

In the past three months, the Transport Authority, TA, says it has seized nearly 300 vehicles being operated illegally on the nation’s roads. The managing director of the TA is Ralston Smith. Smith is calling on commuters to use only registered public passenger vehicles. Ralston Smith, managing director of the Transport Authority. The post Almost 300 Illegal Vehicles Seized by Transport Authority in 3 Months appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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