Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says irresponsible use of the roadways by some motorists has created an unsafe environment for other road users. Addressing the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) offices in New Kingston, Mr. Vaz described the spate of road fatalities as “a national emergency”. Providing year-to-date figures,...

The failure to wear helmets while operating motorbikes does not only risk lives, but places additional pressure on the healthcare system, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a handover ceremony for 200 helmets to bikers in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on June 20, Mr. Holness emphasised that riding a motorbike without a helmet is not...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is saluting the National Land Agency (NLA) and its team of hydrographers for their invaluable contribution to safe and sustainable shipping locally. In his message to commemorate World Hydrography Day, being observed on Friday (June 21), MAJ Director General, Bertrand Smith, noted that data produced from surveys done by hydrographers play a crucial role...

Thirty-four driving instructors have been certified by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), enabling them to offer their services to the public. They represent the first batch of instructors to be licensed to teach driving under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations. Regulation 168 (1) of the Regulations, 2022, states that a person shall not provide services as a driving instructor...

The Government is moving to establish a regulatory framework to accommodate ride-hailing services in a manner that best serves the public interest. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a press conference at the Ministry’s Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) location on Tuesday (June 18). He said that the framework to be developed will...

Programmed activities for the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited (JUTyre) for fiscal year 2024/25 will focus on business growth, revenue sustainability and a return to profitability. These will be achieved by implementing strategies tailored to increase sales of the company’s products to existing and new customers islandwide. The entity plans to produce 9,000 units of retreaded tyres, representing an 80...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), gets an update on work along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Golden Grove in St. Thomas, from National Works Agency (NWA) Chief Executive Officer, Everton G. Hunter...

KINGSTON, June 8 (JIS): Cabinet is set to approve a $250 million contract on Monday (June 10) to construct a new bridge in Spring Village, St. Catherine South Western, thereby paving the way for the work to commence. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a visit to the community on Friday (June 7). The...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says significant steps will be taken to ensure the security of Jamaicans utilising ride-sharing services. He gave the assurance today (June 7), following a meeting with the Transport Authority and several other government entities, which resulted in the proposal of stringent measures to balance the need for efficient transportation with...