Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that Jamaica's aviation sector continues to recover steadily from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with the country's airports expected to return to long-term growth as tourism infrastructure rebounds. Addressing the Sangster International Airport (SIA) Forum, held virtually on Wednesday (July 1), Mr. Vaz noted that the reopening of hotels, attractions...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has voiced strong support for the Government’s Demerit Point System, declaring that the time has come to remove reckless motorists from the roads and restore law and order on Jamaica’s streets. Speaking during the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony for 19 newly minted members at the Glistening Waters...

Members of the public are being encouraged to play an active role in road safety by reporting dangerous driving, disorderly conduct, and other unsafe driving practices. “If you witness behaviour that endangers other road users, we encourage you to report it. However, members of the public should never place themselves or others at risk to capture this evidence,” said Minister...

The Demerit Point System aims to curb reckless driving and improve road safety, says Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz. It is designed to promote greater compliance with traffic laws, encourage responsible driving behaviour and, ultimately, reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities. “It is not intended as a punitive measure but as a road-safety tool that encourages...

The Demerit Point System under the Road Traffic Act, 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations, 2022, will take effect on October 1, 2026. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday (June 25) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. “It is important to note that implementation of the Demerit Point System...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering a $1-million reward for information leading to the identification of an individual of interest in connection with the setting of a bus on fire. The act of arson took place on May 30 at the Spanish Town lay-by, St. Catherine, destroying a Yutong compressed natural gas (CNG) bus with a replacement value...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is recording significant improvements in revenue generation, passenger numbers, fleet modernisation and operational efficiency.  Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Ministerial Update with Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, at the PCJ Building in Kingston on Thursday (June 11), Minister Vaz highlighted strong performance at the JUTC's Portmore depot.  “In May, at...