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A view of the flight deck of the USS Nimitz as it makes its way to Jamaica on its final stop of the Southern Seas 2026 Deployment. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon had a high-seas tour of the vessel on Saturday (May 30) where they saw how the vessel is operated. The aircraft carrier will be docked in Kingston from June 1 to 5.

Government Welcomes USS Nimitz to Kingston Harbour

The Government has welcomed the arrival of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the Kingston Harbour, hailing it as a symbol of the longstanding bilateral relationship between Jamaica and the United States. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator...

Representatives from the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, and the National Energy Skills Center Technical Institute (NESC-TI) in Trinidad and Tobago, pause for a photo while touring CASE's agrovoltaic farm recently. The visit highlighted the institutions' partnership in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Pictured (front row, from left) are Director of Continuing Education and Extra Mural Studies at CASE, Ivonne Drysdale; Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Lead at NESC-TI, Adrian Dipchand; Curriculum Officer at CASE, Denise Dennis, along with NESC-TI students.

Educators Underscore Importance of CASE-Trinidad Technical Institute Renewable Energy Partnership

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 5).

Final Preparations Under Way to Implement Power Wheeling

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 5).

GPE Launches Largest Renewable Energy Tender

Petrojam Projects Sales of 12.21 Million Barrels for 2026/2027

2 months ago CabinetEnergyParliamentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Cabinet Approves New JPS Licence Terms

Cabinet has approved the Heads of Terms for a new electricity licence to be negotiated with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), subject to the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) between the Government and the company. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), looks on while Elhydro operations manager, Sanjay Brown (left), points out features of a digital map used in monitoring the operations of the National Rural School Bus Programme. Occasion was the launch of the new School Bus Operations Centre (SBOC) at 26 Lyndhurst Road in Kingston on Wednesday (April 15). Also observing is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Scott Renner.

2 months ago EnergyTelecommunicationsTransport

100 New School Buses Being Procured

The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications will be going to procurement shortly for the acquisition of 100 new buses for the second phase of the National Rural School Bus Programme (NRSBP). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the additional units will expand the programme’s reach into rural communities. The NRSBP was launched in September 2025 with the rollout...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday

2 months ago Energy

Energy Minister Cautiously Optimistic on Jamaica’s Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has expressed cautious optimism following the latest update from United Oil and Gas regarding offshore hydrocarbon exploration activities. The company holds a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), granting it exclusive rights to conduct oil and gas exploration within the Walton-Morant Basin, offshore Jamaica. Mr. Vaz advised that the entity has completed a...

Minister of Energy, Transport, and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on April 15.

2 months ago Energy

99.6 % of Customers Reconnected to JPS Grid

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) restoration efforts remain well advanced, with 99.6 per cent of customers now reconnected to the grid. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during an address at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on April 15. The JPS’s customer base is just under 700,000 customers. Mr. Vaz informed...

2 months ago Energy

Petroleum Prices to Be Closely Aligned to Global Movements Through Tiered Pricing Mechanism

A tiered pricing mechanism is being implemented, which will see petroleum prices being more closely aligned to global price movements. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 15). Mr. Vaz explained that while the current mechanism has been effective in cushioning consumers, it...

Senior Manager at ICF Consulting, Yasar Yetiskin, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study.

3 months ago AviationEnergy

SAF Feasibility Study Findings to Be Presented to Stakeholders

The findings of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study will be presented to stakeholders on Tuesday (April 14), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to support aviation decarbonisation and strengthen energy security. The study, funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Department for Transport and delivered under a programme of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), was conducted...

4 months ago Energy

Results of Oil and Gas Survey Expected in Two to Three Months

The results of a geo chemical survey conducted by United Oil and Gas are expected within two to three months, says Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He said that the survey was successfully completed on Feb 28, and the research vessel returned to Kingston Harbour. Addressing Wednesday's (March 4) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House,...