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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, seated); State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (fourth right, seated);and Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Hugh Gentles (fourth left, seated), share a photo opportunity with the 19 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace and other dignitaries following the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony, held at the Glistening Waters Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday (June 26).

Justice Minister Endorses Demerit System to Rein in Reckless Driving

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....

Public Engaged in Monitoring and Reporting Road-safety Breaches

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (June 25) press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

Demerit Point System to Boost Road Safety – Minister Vaz

Demerit Point System Takes Effect October 1

Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington, addresses a press conference on Monday (June 22) at the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications in Kingston, to provide an update on the investigation into the arson of a bus at the Spanish Town lay-by, St. Catherine, on May 30.

JUTC Offers $1 Million Reward for Identification of Suspected Arsonist

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), 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).

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Minister Vaz Highlights JUTC Revenue Surge, Fleet Upgrades as Ridership Climbs

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...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).

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House Approves Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026

The House of Representatives has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, which will ensure that Jamaica’s aviation laws effectively support the fulfilment of international obligations and align with current global civil aviation standards and best practices. Addressing the House on Wednesday, June 10, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that Jamaica is a Contracting State...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 9).

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House Approves Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 9), approved the Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026. In his remarks, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Regulations implement MARPOL ‘Annex V’ of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, thereby enhancing Jamaica’s legal framework for preventing marine pollution caused by garbage from...

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Foundation Offers Open Door University Scholarship for Students in St. Thomas

Eligible persons in Lyssons, St. Thomas, and surrounding communities are being encouraged to apply for the Open Door University Scholarship, which offers up to $300,000 towards tertiary studies. The scholarship is open to persons over 17 years old who are enrolled full-time with a grade point average of 2.8 or above. They must have an official acceptance letter and academic...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, outlines details of a 16 per cent fare increase approved for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, during a press briefing at the Ministry in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).

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Cabinet Approves 16 Per Cent Fare Increase for Public Passenger Vehicle Operators

Cabinet has approved a 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, effective June 2, 2026. The adjustment, which has been pending since April 2024, will be implemented in two phases: an initial eight per cent increase in June, followed by an additional eight per cent on July 1, 2026. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon....

Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, participates in the breaking of ground for the US$25 million SANA commercial development on Thursday (May 28) at the South Avenue site in Kingston. He is joined by (from left), Chairman of Money Masters Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments Limited (MMREIF), Michael McNaughton; Former Prime Minister, Bruce Golding; Chairman of Money Masters- REIF South Development Limited, Ewan Straw; President of Money Masters Limited, Claudette Crooks; Investor, Adolph Stamp; and Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

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Gov’t Facilitating Responsible Private Sector Investments

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is committed to facilitating responsible private sector investments that strengthen infrastructure, modernise urban areas, create jobs, and improve the lives of people. The Minister, who was addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the SANA commercial development at the project site at South Avenue, Kingston on Thursday (May 28), said...

A view of the flight deck of the USS Nimitz as it makes its way to Jamaica on its final stop of the Southern Seas 2026 Deployment. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon had a high-seas tour of the vessel on Saturday (May 30) where they saw how the vessel is operated. The aircraft carrier will be docked in Kingston from June 1 to 5.

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Government Welcomes USS Nimitz to Kingston Harbour

The Government has welcomed the arrival of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the Kingston Harbour, hailing it as a symbol of the longstanding bilateral relationship between Jamaica and the United States. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon and Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz received an exclusive tour...