List Of Speeches On Transportation April 1999 - November 2005

Abstract

This document is an index listing ten speeches / speaking notes by P.J. Patterson regarding transportation infrastructure development in Jamaica. Patterson emphasized key projects such as: Kingston Trans-shipment port, Spanish Town Bus Depot, Norman Manley Airport, and The Kingston Container Transshipment Terminal expanded through Phase II, involving significant government-private partnerships. Aviation and shipping initiatives also included, namely: dedication of new aircraft for Air Jamaica and efforts to restore direct flights to Canada; participation in international shipping regulations, including IMO ISPS code implementation. Further, the speeches and notes cover strategic developments and partnerships, including: signing of a contract between the Port Authority and Maersk for the Kingston terminal's use. The documents focus on enhancing Jamaica's logistics, ports, and air transport to boost economic growth. These speeches underscore Jamaica’s ongoing focus on modernizing transportation infrastructure.