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Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Marketing and Sales Manager, Nathalia Palomino (standing), and her team at the SmartFare card activation drive held in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Saturday (January 31). She is joined by (from left), Revenue Agent, Lorraine Vassell; Kerri-Ann Hudson and Senior Revenue Agent, Sophia Edwards-Needham; and Business Development Officer, Chantal Rodgers (background right).

JUTC Hosts SmartFare Card Activation Drive in St. Thomas

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has taken its SmartFare card activation drive to St. Thomas, encouraging commuters to sign up for the convenient, cashless service. The SmartFare card is JUTC’s modern payment system, replacing older cards and cash with...

Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, speaks during a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court.

Senior Judge Urges Motorist to Educate Themselves About Traffic Laws

Director, Economic Regulation at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) and Focal Point for the Sustainable Aviation (SAF) Fuels Feasibility Study, Michael Hepburn, addresses a JIS Think Tank on January 21 on the implications of SAF for Jamaica.

JCAA Facilitating Dialogue on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), shares a photo opportunity with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nicole Morgan (fourth right), and other stakeholders during the official launch of Jamaica’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study at the JCAA headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (January 20)

Jamaica Launches SAF Feasibility Study to Drive Cleaner Aviation and Climate Resilience

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, hails former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.

Minister Vaz Pays Tribute to Former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House.

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Parents Urged to Register Students for Cashless Transportation Card Before February 1

Parents are being urged to register their children for the student transportation card ahead of February 1, when the Rural School Bus programme goes fully cashless. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that students without a card will not be allowed to take the rural school buses after the February 1 deadline. With the card, students...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Court Administration Division, Tricia Cameron-Anglin, speaks at a traffic symposium at the St Mary Parish Court on January 8.

1 month ago Transport

St. Mary Parish Court Hosts Traffic Symposium

Scores of St. Mary residents and road users benefited from a comprehensive traffic symposium staged by the Parish Court, in collaboration with several key stakeholders. Under the theme ‘Share the road, empowering traffic users, share the knowledge with the community’, the event was held at the Court House on January 8 and served as an information session where residents were...

Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustryNational SecurityTransport

Newport West Police Warns About Counterfeit Notes

The Newport West Police is alerting members of the public and business operators at the Port of Kingston to be on alert for counterfeit notes, including United States (US) currency. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, said that in recent weeks, the police have seen an uptick...

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority, Colonel Daniel Pryce.

1 month ago Transport

Jamaicans Urged to Remain Vigilant and Prioritise Safety on Roadways

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant and prioritise safety on the nation’s roadways, as collisions continue to claim lives across the island. As of December 30, 2025, Jamaica recorded 374 fatalities resulting from 325 traffic collisions. “Every life matters. Responsible driving heightens pedestrian awareness, and strict...

Aerodromes Manager at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Claude Service, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on safety and security at the nation

1 month ago Transport

AAJ Urges Vigilance During Busy Holiday Travel Period

As passenger traffic increases during the busy holiday travel period, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is reminding travellers to remain vigilant and prepared when using the nation’s airports. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Aerodromes Manager at the AAJ, Claude Service, urged passengers to arrive early and to take personal responsibility for their safety and security throughout their...

Commanding Officer of the Newport West Formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

2 months ago National SecurityTransport

Newport West Police Urges Vigilance Against Motor-Vehicle Scams

The Newport West Police is urging members of the public to be vigilant against scams involving the sale of motor vehicles around the wharf area during the busy Christmas season. Speaking with JIS News, Commanding Officer in Charge of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent of Police Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, said that the festive season traditionally brings increased commercial activity and,...

Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8.

2 months ago National SecurityTransport

Police Warn Against Obstructing Traffic

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to persons who obstruct the free flow of traffic in town centres, during the busy Christmas period. Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, said the Police will be clamping down on motorists who block...