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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in conversation with (from left) Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce. The event was the Ministry’s recent press conference, held at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in conversation with (from left) Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce. The event was the Ministry’s recent press conference, held at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

Positive Outcome Expected from New Use of Percentage of Traffic Fines

It is anticipated that the allocation of five per cent of road traffic fines to the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport for a sustained road safety public education campaign will go a far way to reduce the number...
Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).
Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).

Only Buses That Meet the Required Standards Will Be Imported for the JUTC
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) addresses Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer; and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C Hutchinson.
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) addresses Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer; and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C Hutchinson.

JUTC to Expand Service
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a press conference on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a press conference on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

11 KMTR Routes Converted from Hackney Carriage to Route Taxi
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in conversation with (from left) Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce. The event was the Ministry’s press conference, held on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in conversation with (from left) Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce. The event was the Ministry’s press conference, held on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

Government Commits to Provide Affordable, Safe and Reliable Transportation to New Areas

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), converses with (from left) Managing Director, Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General, Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, during the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
Transport

Gov’t Advancing Aged Vehicle Policy Reimplementation to Boost Public Transport Sector

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is well-advanced in reimplementing an aged vehicle policy to facilitate the importation of 10-year-old cars and 15 to 20-year-old buses for use in the public transportation sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said this will aid public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators in replenishing their fleets. “This… will allow PPV operators to benefit...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
EnergyTechnologyTransport

JUTC to Launch Testing of Self-charging Battery Electric Bus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will shortly commence testing of a self-charging battery electric bus.The unit has the potential to operate over 1,500 kilometers before requiring refuelling and can last three months before needing a rapid battery recharge.Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says this undertaking signals yet another option being explored by the Government to...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), converses with (from left) Managing Director, Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General, Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, during the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
EnergyTransport

JUTC Saves $31.3m Through Fuel Theft Prevention Efforts

The State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has saved $31.3 million due to its ongoing efforts to combat fuel theft within the organisation. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while addressing a press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4) during which he highlighted the longstanding...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says installing fire extinguishers in motor vehicles can make a critical difference in emergencies. He was speaking to JIS News recently.
Fire SafetyLocal GovernmentTransport

JFB Urges Every Motorist to Get a Working Fire Extinguisher

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging all motorists to prioritise fire safety by ensuring their vehicles are equipped with a working fire extinguisher. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, said this simple precaution could make a critical difference in emergencies, potentially saving lives and preventing severe injuries. “Oftentimes, you see vehicles on...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), examines a new SmartFare card shown to him by Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Revenue Agent, Alecia Blackwood. Looking on is the Transport Authority (TA) Managing Director, Ralston Smith. The JUTC launched its new SmartFare system on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Transport

JUTC Unveils New SmartFare System

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited has unveiled its new SmartFare system, which seeks to improve operational efficiency and eliminate the need for cash transactions. The JUTC has outfitted all its buses with SmartFare systems. Launched on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston, the system uses state-of-the-art technology to enable passengers to utilise a...
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Press ReleaseTransport

ITA and JCF Clarify Regulations Pertaining to Driving Instruction

The Island Traffic Authority and the Jamaica Constabulary Force are seeking to clarify the regulations pertaining to driving instruction in Jamaica, following recent media reports which state that only certified driving instructors and licensed driving schools can teach persons to drive. Regulation 168, paragraph 2 (d) of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022, explicitly states that: “A person who provides the...
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Assistant Attorney General, Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Amanda Bethune.
Transport

Pedestrians Urged to Take Greater Responsibility for Their Safety on the Roads

Pedestrians are being urged to take greater responsibility for their safety when traversing the nation’s roadways and comply with the law. This appeal comes from Assistant Attorney General in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Amanda Bethune. “Road safety is not solely the responsibility of motorists. Pedestrians must also remain alert and aware of their surroundings. By working...
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