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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening of Magna Motors’ modern showroom and service centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 13.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening of Magna Motors’ modern showroom and service centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 13.

VAZ Highlights Convenience of Major Services in Montego Bay

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says major services have been provided in the city of Montego Bay over time, so residents no longer have to make mandatory trips to Kingston. Speaking at the opening of...
Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13) at Gordon House. Custos Fuller deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13) at Gordon House. Custos Fuller deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

100 Additional Buses Being Procured for Public Transportation System
Avelo Airlines has commenced a new direct flight from out of Raleigh, North Carolina, into the Montego Bay Sangster International Airport, St. James.
Avelo Airlines has commenced a new direct flight from out of Raleigh, North Carolina, into the Montego Bay Sangster International Airport, St. James.

Inaugural Flight from North Carolina by Avelo Airlines
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Carol Palmer, is calling on pedestrians to be more vigilant and responsible when using the nation’s roads.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Carol Palmer, is calling on pedestrians to be more vigilant and responsible when using the nation’s roads.

Pedestrians Urged to Be More Vigilant When Using the Roads
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, recently.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, recently.

JUTC Adds Two More Rural Routes

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Transport

Transport Authority’s 2025/2026 Licensing Period Commences

Effective Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Transport Authority will commence acceptance of new and renewal applications for all categories of public passenger vehicles and commercial carriers licences through its Online portal at www.ta.org.jm. The Authority says the February 1, 2025 start of the Licensing Period is to facilitate the timely submission and processing of PPV licences and commercial carriers applications,...
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Picture of buses from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
Transport

JUTC to Extend Operating Hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Commuters in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) can expect changes to several Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) routes during the holiday period. Extended hours will be provided up to midnight on Christmas Eve and 3:00 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, on routes operating from the company’s three main depots in Portmore, Spanish Town and Rockfort. The routes include, from...
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Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Dontae Matthews.
Transport

ITA and TotalEnergies Partner on ‘Helmet 4 Life’ Initiative

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has partnered with TotalEnergies on the petroleum entity’s ‘Helmet 4 Life’ initiative, which is intended to distribute certified helmets to motorcyclists and pillion riders islandwide. Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the ITA, Dontae Matthews, told JIS News that the undertaking aims to achieve a reduction in road fatalities and serious injuries. “Under...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and Senior Immigration Officer, Dwayne Haughton (left), look on as Jamaican Traveler, Maureen Charlton, uses the new e-gate installed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday (December 21).
National SecurityTransport

Sangster International Airport Gets Two New E-Gates

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, has enhanced its immigration and customs processing with the installation of two new e-gates among other digital solutions, in time for the busy holiday season. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang toured the airport on Saturday (December 21) to observe the operation of the e-gates,...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Sangster International Critical To Tourism Development

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz says the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James is a critical driver of Jamaica’s tourism and economic development. Mr. Vaz made the remarks in a statement delivered by President and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick, during the SIA Airport Forum held at...
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