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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House recently.

Road Safety Campaign Intensifies

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is intensifying its public education programme aimed at reducing road fatalities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that an international communications expert will be engaged with a proven track record in effective...

Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh (second right), presents the Aerodrome Operator Certificate to Chief Executive Officer, PAC Kingston Airports Limited (PACKAL), Sitara English-Byfield (second left), during the certification ceremony at the JCAA corporate office in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8). Also participating in the event are (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; Director of Operations, PACKAL, Theresa Benjamin, and JCAA Chairman, Major General (ret’d) Stewart Saunders. PACKAL are the operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA).

PACKAL Achieves Regulated Aerodrome Certification for Norman Manley Int’l Airport

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Taxi Operators to Get Car Park in Discovery Bay

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).

Motor Vehicle Import Policy Amended

First 50 School Buses to Arrive in June

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), listens as Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), gives a detailed overview of the components of a bus to be utilised in the dedicated rural school bus system, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (April 7). Others (from left) are Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); and Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

10 months ago Transport

PPV Operators Will Have a Place in Rural School Bus Service

Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators will have a role to play in the dedicated school bus system being put in place by the Government. A total of 100 school buses are being procured this year, which will be retrofitted to better manage the Jamaican terrain. The first units will arrive in time for the start of the new academic year...

10 months ago Transport

Changes Coming for Demonstration Plates

The Government is to make changes to the use of demonstration plates in Jamaica, following concerns of widespread misuse. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said a demonstration plate is used for the automobile trade in relation to moving cars from the wharf or for demonstrating the cars for sale. “In many places, these plates are...

10 months ago Transport

Multi-Agency Team Looking at Implementation of Motor-Vehicle Fitness Changes

A multi-agency team, led by the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has met to determine the steps and actions to be taken to implement the changes to the motor-vehicle fitness certificate. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House. Under the new measures, which were announced by...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), looks on as Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), demonstrates the use of the emergency exit door in one of the buses to be utilised in the dedicated school bus system. Also observing are Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right). The Prime Minister was conducting a tour of the retrofitted unit on Monday (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston

10 months ago Transport

New School Bus System Will Enhance Safety, Ease Financial Burden – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the introduction of a dedicated school bus system in the public transportation sector will ensure equitable access, improved attendance, and enhanced safety while easing the financial burden on families. “I am happy that we are finally at a point where we can bring in buses that are dedicated to public transportation...

Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, addresses National Commercial Bank’s ‘Own Di Road’ townhall held recently at Harmony Beach Park in St. James.

10 months ago Transport

TJH Divestment Seen as Catalyst for Investment Growth and Infrastructure Development

National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) Managing Director, Stephen Edwards, has described the decision to divest the remaining 20 per cent stake in TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) as “a major step forward” for investors and continued infrastructure expansion. The divestment aligns with the Government’s broader strategy to enhance and facilitate public participation in key national assets. TJH operates...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

10 months ago BudgetPrime MinisterTransport

60 Buses to Launch Dedicated School Bus System by September 2025

Students in rural Jamaica will begin benefiting from a dedicated school-bus system in September 2025. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness said phase one is already under way, with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on the energy sector at a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18).

10 months ago EnergyTransport

New CNG Fuel Plant for JUTC Spanish Town Depot

The Government is establishing a second compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling facility to service the 70 new CNG buses being added to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18). Mr....