Seven children killed in road crashes since start of the year; Road Safety Council expresses concern

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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Many commuters left stranded after taxi operators withdraw service over poor state of Brokenhurst main road in Manchester

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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New mobile application designed to strengthen oversight and accountability in mining sector launched yesterday

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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JABBEM raises concern over lack of regulatory authority of MWECC

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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St.James Municipal Corporation commits to waiving 50% of outstanding debt owed by craft vendors in Montego Bay

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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Two men listed as persons of interest in relation to killing of JDF Soldier surrender to police

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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Finance Minister Fayval Williams says new revenue measures will feature in budget

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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NWA to clear blocked drains and roads in sections of Western Jamaica impacted by recent flooding

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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Substance abuse continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Jamaica

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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Five foreign nationals among 20 arrested in major police operation in Ocho Rios

Seven children, ages 0–17 have died on the nation’s roads since the start of the year.

The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.

Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.

While overall road fatalities, have fallen by 33%, Dr. Jones warned that the situation remains deeply concerning.

He noted that 3 of the children killed were passengers of private motor vehicles.

Dr. Jones also noted, the need to ramp up road safety efforts to protect all lives.

A renewed call for road safety, also came from the Island Traffic Authority, as Director General, Colonel Daniel Pryce, urged all Jamaicans to take collective responsibility, noting that every fatality represents a grieving family.

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