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

Minister Vaz Congratulates AAJ on 50 Years of Dedicated Service

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has commended the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) on “50 years of unwavering dedication and progress”. In his message to mark the milestone, which was delivered during Sunday’s (September 1)...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with a Jamaica College student while visiting the institution’s campus on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew, on Monday (September 2), the start of the 2024/25 academic year. Also visiting is Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with a Jamaica College student while visiting the institution’s campus on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew, on Monday (September 2), the start of the 2024/25 academic year. Also visiting is Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right).

Gov’t Placing Greater Emphasis on Investing in Education – PM
Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) President and Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick (right), is greeted by Pastor of Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston, Rev. Astor Carlyle, during the AAJ’s 50th anniversary commemorative service on Sunday (September 1).
Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) President and Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick (right), is greeted by Pastor of Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston, Rev. Astor Carlyle, during the AAJ’s 50th anniversary commemorative service on Sunday (September 1).

PHOTOS: Airports Authority of Jamaica 50th Anniversary Church Service
President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick
President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick

Airports Authority of Jamaica Celebrates 50 Years in 2024
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, assists President of the Combined Disabilities Association, St. Catherine, Christine Keene, in maneuvering her wheelchair onto a ramp affixed to one of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The occasion was Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony for the 100 new CNG buses acquired for the JUTC at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, assists President of the Combined Disabilities Association, St. Catherine, Christine Keene, in maneuvering her wheelchair onto a ramp affixed to one of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The occasion was Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony for the 100 new CNG buses acquired for the JUTC at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.

Montego Bay Metro Company Expanding Bus Routes Across Western Jamaica

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, examines one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) during Tuesday’s (August 27) handover ceremony at the State entity’s Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
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JUTC Fleet Further Expanded by Largest Single Bus Acquisition

The 100 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that were formally handed over to the State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) on Tuesday (August 27), represent the largest single addition to the entity’s fleet. The fleet already includes 25 CNG buses, and the addition of the 100 new units is expected to significantly expand the JUTC’s capacity to provide cleaner...
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Several of the eight new buses which were handed over to the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited on Thursday (August 22) at Bogue Industrial Estate in St James, to enhance service delivery to students and general commuters.
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Mobay Metro Company Gets Eight Additional Buses

The Montego Bay Metro Company Limited fleet, which serves commuters in Western Jamaica, has been further bolstered with the addition of eight new diesel buses. The vehicles were officially handed over by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a visit to the bus depot at Bogue Industrial Estate on Thursday (August 22). He informed that...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), tour the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) in the city, on Thursday (August 22).
Transport

Government Considers Development of Underutilised JRC Land in Montego Bay

Government is considering developing underutilised land on Lower Bevin Avenue in Montego Bay, St James, to establish a transportation centre that will accommodate heavy traffic entering the City from Westmoreland and Hanover. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure following a tour of the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the...
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Unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).
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No Drones Within National Stadium Complex Unless Special Permit Is Granted

The public is being advised that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) is not permitted within the National Stadium complex, unless special authorisation is granted by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). As such, only entities that have received the requisite authorisation will be allowed to operate drones at the Independence...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), looks on as a new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) unit is being fueled at the New Fortress Energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Portmore St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility on Tuesday (July 30). He is accompanied by (from second left) Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington; Vice President, New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter; Terminal Manager, New Fortress Energy, Robert Rodney; and Store Manager, Tevin Sinclair. The station has been expanded to accommodate the gassing of the 100 CNG buses that have been added to the JUTC fleet.
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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Tours New Fortress Expanded CNG Fuel Station

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), looks on as a new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) unit is being fueled at the New Fortress Energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Portmore St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility on Tuesday (July 30). He is accompanied by (from second left) Chairman of the...
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The new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses arrive at the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine on Monday (July 15), after being cleared at Kingston Wharves. A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were acquired by the Government to strengthen the JUTC fleet.
Transport

PHOTOS: New JUTC Buses at Portmore Depot

The new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses arrive at the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine on Monday (July 15), after being cleared at Kingston Wharves. A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were acquired by the Government to strengthen the JUTC fleet.
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