CDB funds Road Network Safety Assessment project to develop road safety investment plan

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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348 persons killed in crashes since the start of the year

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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Two children perish in house fire in Westmoreland

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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Junior doctors to continue discussions with government today regarding wage concerns

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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BOJ Governor: Jamaica’s laws need teeth to hold banks accountable for non-compliance with standards to protect customers’ rights

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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BOJ highlights that three banks not fully compliant with fraud minimization measures

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

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BOJ assures that banks are working to ensure ABMs are fully operational for the yuletide season

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

Read More

Bartlett has high hopes for winter tourist season which gets underway on December 15

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

Read More

JMDA to meet Ministries of Finance and Health following industrial action yesterday

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

Read More

Opposition calling on BOJ to provide update on compliance of banks in the operation of AMBs

A Road Network Safety Assessment project is to be undertaken across the island with a view to developing a road safety investment plan to reduce road fatalities.

Under the programme, approximately 1,000 kilometres of roads across the country will be evaluated utilizing the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) methodology.

The project is being spearheaded by the Island Traffic Authority’s Road Safety Branch, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).

Funding for technical assistance, amounting to US$300,000 is being provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Manager of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the CDB, Cavon White, says the initiative will contribute significantly to a reduction in motor vehicle crashes on the island’s roads.

He added that the programme emphasizes road network safety assessment, with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Jamaica to develop road safety investment plans.

He said it will also identify priority actions for enhancing road safety on key networks among other things.

Read More