The House of Representatives has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, which will ensure that Jamaica’s aviation laws effectively support the fulfilment of international obligations and align with current global civil aviation standards and best practices. Addressing the House on Wednesday, June 10, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that Jamaica is a Contracting State...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 9), approved the Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026. In his remarks, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Regulations implement MARPOL ‘Annex V’ of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, thereby enhancing Jamaica’s legal framework for preventing marine pollution caused by garbage from...

Eligible persons in Lyssons, St. Thomas, and surrounding communities are being encouraged to apply for the Open Door University Scholarship, which offers up to $300,000 towards tertiary studies. The scholarship is open to persons over 17 years old who are enrolled full-time with a grade point average of 2.8 or above. They must have an official acceptance letter and academic...

Cabinet has approved a 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, effective June 2, 2026. The adjustment, which has been pending since April 2024, will be implemented in two phases: an initial eight per cent increase in June, followed by an additional eight per cent on July 1, 2026. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon....

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is committed to facilitating responsible private sector investments that strengthen infrastructure, modernise urban areas, create jobs, and improve the lives of people. The Minister, who was addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the SANA commercial development at the project site at South Avenue, Kingston on Thursday (May 28), said...

The Government has welcomed the arrival of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the Kingston Harbour, hailing it as a symbol of the longstanding bilateral relationship between Jamaica and the United States. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon and Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz received an exclusive tour...

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is encouraging motorists to conduct regular vehicle checks as part of efforts to promote safer driving practices and reduce distractions on the nation’s roadways. Speaking with JIS News recently, Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the Authority, Dontae Matthews, said knowing the condition of one’s vehicle can help drivers remain focused while travelling....