Ministry of Transport and Local Government
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- Ministry for the Environment and Natural ResourcesRegulation banning the use of heavy fuel oil in the territorial sea of IcelandDec 06, 2019
- Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsFitch Ratings Affirms Iceland´s ratings at A, outlook stableNov 22, 2019
What do we do
The Ministry of Transport and Local Government is responsible for all land, air and maritime transport matters, including legislation in the field, planning, development and operation of infrastructure systems, transport safety and protection. It is responsible for telecommunications, digital communication, Internet security and postal services, as well as local government administration, regional policy, registration of citizens and property and real estate valuation.
About the ministry
About the Minister
Ministry of Transport and Local Government
Minister of Transport and Local Government
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson took office as Minister of Transport and Local Government on November 30 2017 for the Progressive Party. He is also the Minister for Nordic Co-operation.