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Registered motorists encouraged to attend Kingston and St Andrew traffic ticket public days
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July 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The judiciary is urging all registered motorists to keep their scheduled appointments for the Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket ...
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22 killed in 22 fatal crashes in May – ITA
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June 14, 2026
Twenty-two people were killed in 22 fatal crashes in the month of May, according to the latest monthly crash statistics released by the Island Traffic...
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ITA reporting 49 fewer road deaths this year
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ITA reporting 49 fewer road deaths this year
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 49 fewer people have been killed in road fatalities up to June 5 this year, w...
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Road deaths pass the 100 mark but big 28 per cent reduction recorded
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Road deaths pass the 100 mark but big 28 per cent reduction recorded
May 25, 2026
Road fatalities have gone past the 100 mark, reaching 105 as of May 22, according to the latest crash statistics released by the Island Traffic Author...
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Electronic fitness services restored at all ITA hubs
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Electronic fitness services restored at all ITA hubs
May 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says electronic fitness services have been fully restored at all ITA service hubs following ear...
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ITA says eFitness processing at service hubs temporarily disrupted
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ITA says eFitness processing at service hubs temporarily disrupted
May 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising members of the public that its fitness management system (FMS) is currently experie...
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ITA reports 17 road deaths during March
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ITA reports 17 road deaths during March
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes during the month of March 2026, a 50 per cent reduction when compared to the 34 wh...
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Four ITA hubs to close early on Friday
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Four ITA hubs to close early on Friday
March 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says four of its service hubs will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 13, to facilitate an inter...
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Temporary relocation of Swallowfield Service Hub entrance
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Temporary relocation of Swallowfield Service Hub entrance
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Due to road works being carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA), the main entrance to the Swallowfield Service Hub will be ...
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Private motor vehicle drivers and passengers drive up road deaths
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Private motor vehicle drivers and passengers drive up road deaths
February 7, 2026
Of the 26 people who have been killed in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year, 17 were drivers of private motor vehicles and their passen...
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ITA’s Morant Bay Service Hub to close at midday
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ITA’s Morant Bay Service Hub to close at midday
February 6, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says its Morant Bay Service Hub will close at midday on Friday due to an internal matter. Cust...
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81 road users killed during 4th quarter of 2025 says ITA
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81 road users killed during 4th quarter of 2025 says ITA
January 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eighty-one people were killed in 68 fatal crashes during the fourth quarter of 2025 between October and December, according to the...
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10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
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10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Thirty-two people were killed in 27 fatal crashes during the month of December 2025 according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)....
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Five killed in road crashes since January 1 says ITA
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Five killed in road crashes since January 1 says ITA
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Five people have been killed in four fatal crashes since the start of the year. This is according to the latest statistics released ...
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TRANSJAM Highways partners with JCF to strengthen highway safety
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TRANSJAM Highways partners with JCF to strengthen highway safety
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) says it has concluded a joint vehicular inspection exercise with the Jamaica Constabulary Force ...
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ITA prioritises applicants who missed tests due to Hurricane Melissa
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ITA prioritises applicants who missed tests due to Hurricane Melissa
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that, due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, all learner's permit and ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: ITA locations closed to the public on Friday
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#EyeOnMelissa: ITA locations closed to the public on Friday
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) says all its examination depots and corporate offices will be closed to the public on Friday, Oc...
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ITA temporarily suspends driver’s licence tests at Swallowfield hub
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ITA temporarily suspends driver’s licence tests at Swallowfield hub
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has announced a suspension of driver’s licence tests at its service hub in Swallowfield, St And...
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33 killed in 30 fatal crashes in August, says ITA
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33 killed in 30 fatal crashes in August, says ITA
September 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Thirty-three road users were killed in 30 fatal crashes during the month of August according to the latest monthly statistics releas...
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269 lives lost in road crashes so far this year — ITA
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269 lives lost in road crashes so far this year — ITA
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that up to September 9, 2025, road fatalities climbed by four per cent compared to...
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31 killed in 30 fatal crashes in May says ITA
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31 killed in 30 fatal crashes in May says ITA
June 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 31 road users were killed in 30 fatal crashes in the month of May, the same as...
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119 people killed in traffic crashes this year – ITA
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119 people killed in traffic crashes this year – ITA
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Some 119 people have been killed in traffic crashes in Jamaica up to Friday, April 25, the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporti...
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