• 1983
  Humble Beginnings–Steven Laing starts Tara Enterprise, by transporting cash for one company. Deliveries are done with one vehicle and based out of home located in Kingston.
• 1984
  Growth – TARA expands to fifteen (15) clients, three (3) cars and added employees. The name started getting around that Tara was providing a reliable and trustworthy service.
• Late 1980’s – Due to growth TARA moves to a more spacious office location at Phoenix Avenue in Kingston.
• 1989 
  The first request for a non-cash parcel delivery service. This causes a chain reaction and other clients enquired about the new service.
• 1994
  The volume of work increases significantly as the client base expands and the timely coverage of delivery areas cannot be accomplished only by road! TARA starts renting aircraft out of Tinson Pen Aerodrome and commences cargo transport via Air. This same year TARA decides to move from Phoenix Ave, Kingston to Maxfield Ave.
• 1995
  TARA purchases its first single-engine Aircraft.
• 1996
  TARA purchases a second single-engine Aircraft.
• 1997 
  Crucial Year for TARA - the decision is made to only focus on the parcel delivery service versus the cash courier service. This transition is made due to a significant revenue shift and the inherent risks associated with the transport of cash. TARA acquires land on Lyndhurst Road, Kingston and builds its Head Quarters.
• 2000
  TARA purchases its first twin engine aircraft. This allows for faster deliveries, overnight delivery and the ability to fly through adverse weather conditions.
• 2001
  Steven Laing is nominated for “Observer Business Leader” award, in recognition of TARA’s growth and his leadership as Managing Director.
• 2006
  Tara is awarded “Special Olympics Hero Status” for outstanding contributions and support over the years to the Jamaica Special Olympics Organization.
• 2007
  The official opening of the Tara USA Service, which gives customers the ability to order packages online and have TARA ship, clear and deliver the packages to their doorstep.
• 2008
  TARA becomes a full Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Member.
• 2010
  Salvation Army recognizes TARA for Voluntary work during the Haiti Relief Effort. 

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Description
Jamaica’s Number One Courier Service

Origin
1983

Head Quarters
49 ½ Lyndhurst Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, West Indies

Principal Officer
Steven Laing

Employees
150 Island-Wide

Airports Served 
• Tinson Pen Aerdrome
• Ian Fleming International Airport
• Sangster International Airport
• Negril Aerodrome

Aircraft Fleet 
• 1 Cessna 172 (6Y-JTA)
• 1 Cessna 182 (6Y-JTC)
• 1 Piper Aztec (6Y-JTB)

Vehicle Fleet 
• 54 Vans
• 17 Motorbikes

Authorized Drop Centres
There is an authorised Drop Centre in each parish and over 41 centres in total across Jamaica

Distance Driven Per Day
Approximately 4,840.1 Km

Distance Flown Per Day
Approximately 2,115.5 Nm

Jobs delivered daily
Over 1,300

Number of Clients
Over 1,600

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