With transport recently added to his portfolio, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he will be taking a 100-day plan for the transportation sector to Parliament. Speaking at Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister said that this will be done before or just after the summer recess. He indicated that...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has outlined the implementation of a rural school bus transportation system as a major part of his vision for the transformation of the sector. “You're talking about kids that are leaving their homes from two o'clock in the morning to walk for miles to get to the nearest point where...

The Government is committed to supporting and fostering a thriving aviation sector, and this will be a major priority of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. This was the message from portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, as he delivered remarks at the recent opening of the inaugural Airports Council International-Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day...

Jamaica can become a “crash free” society, as the power lies in all road users to ensure safety on the roadways, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “Let us advocate for responsible driving from both private and public motorists, that persons obey the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, embrace technology, and demand safer vehicles,” he...

Motorists are being advised to take note of JamaicaEye surveillance cameras in their vicinity if they are involved in an accident. The National Surveillance System or JamaicaEye has several cameras in the main townships across the country. Senior Director with responsibility for Major Technology Transformation within the Ministry of National Security, Emil Holgate, told JIS News that if a person...

Jamaica generated US$325.4 million in export earnings for the first two months of the year. The sum represents a 54.6 per cent increase on the US$210.4 million earned for January and February 2022. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), in a statement on Monday (June 26), indicated that the growth was primarily due to a 133.1 per cent increase in...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has lauded seafarers as unsung heroes whose sacrifice and dedication deserve the utmost respect and support. In his message to mark Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on June 25, Minister Vaz extended “appreciation and admiration for the brave men and women who navigate the vast oceans, connecting...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is set to receive a boost to its fleet with the addition of 50 new buses, 45 diesel and five electric, by the end of this month. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he closed the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 20). “This infusion...

Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Mr. Ralston Smith is calling for greater collaboration within the transportation sector, to find the most efficient and productive model for service delivery. “Among the things that we should do, is to accelerate the decarbonisation of the entire transport sector to reduce our carbon footprint and promote efficiency that supports climate change,” Mr. Smith...