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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday’s (June 4) launch of Road Safety Month 2025 at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday’s (June 4) launch of Road Safety Month 2025 at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station in Kingston.

Road Safety Month a National Call to Action – Minister Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that Road Safety Month must be a national call to action for all Jamaicans to prioritise road safety and create a more responsible road culture. He was addressing the...
Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane.
Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane.

USF Pursuing Solar Energy to Power Community Wi-Fi Services
The Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.
The Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.

Freetown Interchange Is A Community Investment – Minister Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a press briefing at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (May 22).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a press briefing at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (May 22).

Gov’t to Finalise Decision on PPV Fare Increase Soon
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at a press conference, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Thursday (May 22).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at a press conference, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Thursday (May 22).

$420 Million Secured for Second CNG Plant at JUTC Spanish Town Depot

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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Transport

JUTC Implements Key Measures to Boost Service Efficiency and Accessibility

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has taken decisive steps to enhance efficiency, improve the commuter experience, and increase accessibility and affordability. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said, by June 2025, 100 new buses, 70 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered and 30 diesel coaches, will be delivered to the JUTC. “It is important to note that...
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Transport

Phase Two Rollout of Rural School Bus Programme Set for September

Phase two of the Government’s Rural School Bus Programme will be rolled out in time for the start of the 2025/26 academic year in September. The initiative, now in its first phase in St. Thomas, St. Catherine, and Clarendon, aims to ease challenges faced by rural students and enhance their safety during daily commutes. “The continued rollout… will see dedicated...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right) gives the thumbs up at the launch of the rural school-bus service in Portland recently. He is joined by (from left) Deputy Managing Director for Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Romain-Khade Gayle; Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; Principal of Titchfield High School, Richard Thompson; and JUTC Corporate Communications Manager, Shantole Thompson.
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Titchfield High Principal Welcomes Portland School-Bus Service

Principal of Titchfield High School in Portland, Richard Thompson, is welcoming the provision of a dedicated rural school bus service for the parish. Speaking in an interview with JIS News following the recent launch, Mr. Thompson said that the service, operated by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), will facilitate the timely, safe and efficient movement of students, including those...
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Students at St. James High School listen keenly as representatives of C4 Global Solutions outline the requirements for employment at the organisation. Occasion was a recent Open Day and Job Fair hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) at the zone in St. James.
Transport

Port Authority, Montego Bay Free Zone Stage Open Day and Job Fair

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) in conjunction with the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) recently hosted an Open Day and Job Fair on the grounds of the MBFZ in Montego Bay. The event was part of the Port Authority’s drive to promote greater awareness of its role and contribution to national development and economic growth. Speaking in an interview...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC
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NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities

The National Water Commission (NWC) has added 30 new pickup trucks to its fleet of vehicles to boost service delivery to customers. Valued at $230 million, the vehicles will support infrastructure maintenance and operational activities across all the NWC regions. They were handed over by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (May 13) at the entity’s...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, declares the Jamaica Auto Show 2025 open. The Auto Show was held at the National Arena in Kingston on May 10 and 11.
Transport

Fitness and Registration Changes Take Effect July 1

The recently announced changes to Jamaica’s motor-vehicle registration and fitness certification processes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Auto Show 2025, on Saturday (May 10), at the National Arena. Under the new measures, announced by Prime Minister,...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Children Must Go to School in Safe, Efficient Transport System – Minister Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that the National Rural School Bus System is a legacy project that seeks to correct long-standing challenges faced by students and families in rural areas. These include high costs and difficulties accessing safe and reliable transportation. “We have a responsibility, as a Government, to finally put an end to...
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