The Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) has launched the largest renewable energy tender ever undertaken in the Caribbean, comprising 300 Megawatt (MW) of renewables paired with 150 MW of battery storage, with the tender scheduled by August 2026. This was announced by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the 16 per cent fare adjustment due to public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators is still under consideration but the commitment made will be met. The Government approved a 35 per cent fare increase in October 2023; however, only a 19 per cent hike was implemented. The additional 16 per cent...

Petrojam, Jamaica’s only petroleum refinery, is projecting total sales of 12.21 million barrels for the 2026/2027 financial year, with 7.2 million barrels allocated to the domestic market and 4.9 million barrels for export. “This dual role ensures reliable local supply while generating valuable foreign exchange earnings,” Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said. He was making his...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that approximately $155 million has been allotted to the Ministry to bolster national road-safety measures. He said that the sum, which is five per cent of total traffic fines paid from April 2025 to March 2026, will be used to fund a sustained national public education campaign, among other initiatives...

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...

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 29), passed the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, designed to eliminate bureaucracy, fragmentation, and project delays. It will also function as a centre of technical excellence for project preparation and delivery, ensuring that the quality of national plans matches the...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says institutional frameworks are in place to oversee, monitor, and evaluate the conduct of public servants and police officers. These include the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), the Office of the Public Defender, the Financial Investigation Division (FID), and the Integrity Commission. “They are designed to...