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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses journalists during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (February 17).
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses journalists during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (February 17).

Gov’t to Procure 100 New School Buses in 2026/27

The Government will be procuring 100 new school buses in fiscal year 2026/27, as part of the second phase in the roll-out of the National Rural School Bus System. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem, at the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 12, where he delivered the Throne Speech.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem, at the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 12, where he delivered the Throne Speech.

Work Advanced on Road Infrastructure Projects
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during Thursday’s (February 12) ceremonial opening of Parliament for legislative year 2026/27 at Gordon House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during Thursday’s (February 12) ceremonial opening of Parliament for legislative year 2026/27 at Gordon House.

150 Additional School Buses to Be Procured
Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Marketing Assistant, Nicole McDonald (standing in forefront), engages with a commuter during the JUTC SmartFare card activation drive held in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Saturday (February 7). Looking on in the background are revenue agents from the JUTC.
Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Marketing Assistant, Nicole McDonald (standing in forefront), engages with a commuter during the JUTC SmartFare card activation drive held in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Saturday (February 7). Looking on in the background are revenue agents from the JUTC.

JUTC SmartFare Card Activation Drive Continues in St. Thomas
The road code test being administered to students at the Titchfield High School in Portland by the Island Traffic Authority on Friday, February 6.
The road code test being administered to students at the Titchfield High School in Portland by the Island Traffic Authority on Friday, February 6.

31 Students at Titchfield High Sit Road Code Test

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Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Marketing and Sales Manager, Nathalia Palomino (standing), and her team at the SmartFare card activation drive held in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Saturday (January 31). She is joined by (from left), Revenue Agent, Lorraine Vassell; Kerri-Ann Hudson and Senior Revenue Agent, Sophia Edwards-Needham; and Business Development Officer, Chantal Rodgers (background right).
Transport

JUTC Hosts SmartFare Card Activation Drive in St. Thomas

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has taken its SmartFare card activation drive to St. Thomas, encouraging commuters to sign up for the convenient, cashless service. The SmartFare card is JUTC’s modern payment system, replacing older cards and cash with a simple tap-on, tap-off functionality. It features an account-based system that allows for easier top-ups, balance checks via mobile app...
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Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, speaks during a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court.
Transport

Senior Judge Urges Motorist to Educate Themselves About Traffic Laws

Motorists are being urged to educate themselves about the laws governing the use of the nation’s roads, which will lead them to making better choices. Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, made the call while addressing a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court. She noted that several persons who come before...
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Director, Economic Regulation at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) and Focal Point for the Sustainable Aviation (SAF) Fuels Feasibility Study, Michael Hepburn, addresses a JIS Think Tank on January 21 on the implications of SAF for Jamaica.
Transport

JCAA Facilitating Dialogue on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is facilitating national dialogue among key government ministries, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reduce emissions and build a modern transport system. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (January 21), Director of Economic Regulation at the JCAA, Michael Hepburn, informed that the Authority recently concluded a two-day...
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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), shares a photo opportunity with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nicole Morgan (fourth right), and other stakeholders during the official launch of Jamaica’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study at the JCAA headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (January 20)
EnergyTransport

Jamaica Launches SAF Feasibility Study to Drive Cleaner Aviation and Climate Resilience

Jamaica has moved to advance cleaner aviation with the launch of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening climate resilience in the sector. The study, managed by ICF Consulting, will deliver the first structured, evidence‑based assessment of Jamaica’s SAF potential It will examine available feedstocks, existing energy and fuel infrastructure, aviation demand, export...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Court Administration Division, Tricia Cameron-Anglin, speaks at a traffic symposium at the St Mary Parish Court on January 8.
Transport

St. Mary Parish Court Hosts Traffic Symposium

Scores of St. Mary residents and road users benefited from a comprehensive traffic symposium staged by the Parish Court, in collaboration with several key stakeholders. Under the theme ‘Share the road, empowering traffic users, share the knowledge with the community’, the event was held at the Court House on January 8 and served as an information session where residents were...
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