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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) Post-Cabinet Press briefing at Jamaica House.
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) Post-Cabinet Press briefing at Jamaica House.

Key Areas Identified for Modification under Road Traffic Act and Regulations

The comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 now under way has identified several key considerations for modification. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in providing details during Wednesday`s (June 26)...
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston.
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston.

Transport Minister Condemns the Irresponsible Use of Roadways by Some Motorists
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right, front row), with recipients of helmets that were handed out to bikers in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on June 20, as part of a government initiative to curtail the rise in motorcycle fatalities across the island. Also with them are: Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, back row), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mattew Samuda (right, front row).  
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right, front row), with recipients of helmets that were handed out to bikers in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on June 20, as part of a government initiative to curtail the rise in motorcycle fatalities across the island. Also with them are: Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, back row), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mattew Samuda (right, front row).  

Prime Minister Outlines Consequences of Riding Bikes Without Helmets
Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith.
Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith.

MAJ Hails Hydrographers’ Contribution to Safe Shipping
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (standing, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the first batch of certified driving instructors and members of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), at the certification ceremony held on Wednesday (June 19), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue location in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (standing, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the first batch of certified driving instructors and members of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), at the certification ceremony held on Wednesday (June 19), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue location in Kingston.

34 Driving Instructors Certified by the ITA

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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) building in Kingston on Tuesday (June 18).
Transport

Gov’t to Establish Regulatory Framework for Ride-Sharing Service

The Government is moving to establish a regulatory framework to accommodate ride-hailing services in a manner that best serves the public interest. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a press conference at the Ministry’s Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) location on Tuesday (June 18). He said that the framework to be developed will...
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A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.
Transport

Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Targeting Business Growth and Revenue Sustainability This Year

Programmed activities for the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited (JUTyre) for fiscal year 2024/25 will focus on business growth, revenue sustainability and a return to profitability. These will be achieved by implementing strategies tailored to increase sales of the company’s products to existing and new customers islandwide. The entity plans to produce 9,000 units of retreaded tyres, representing an 80...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Significant Steps Will Be Taken to Ensure Security of Persons Using Ride-Sharing Services

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says significant steps will be taken to ensure the security of Jamaicans utilising ride-sharing services. He gave the assurance today (June 7), following a meeting with the Transport Authority and several other government entities, which resulted in the proposal of stringent measures to balance the need for efficient transportation with...
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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), announces measures to clamp down on illegal business operators along the North Coast Highway, during a meeting on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth. The Mayor is joined by Chief Executive Officer of the TMC, Winston Palmer; and Councillor for the Falmouth Division, Garth Wilkinson.
TransportWorks / Construction

Trelawny Municipal Corporation Clamps Down On Illegal Businesses Along Highway

MONTEGO BAY, June 7 (JIS): Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, has announced a multi-agency and departmental operation targeted at illegal businesses operating along the North Coast Highway. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth, Mayor Gager said the operation includes the Roads and...
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