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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.

Minister Vaz Pleased With Sangster International Airport’s Upgrading and Modernisation

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is pleased with the upgrading and modernisation of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. A master plan airport expansion programme is being undertaken at...
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Motorists Can Now Access New Alignment Between Grants Pen and Mezgar Gardens In St. Thomas
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.

Reckless PPV Drivers Should Not be Allowed to Switch Owners Easily – Minister Vaz
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Carol Palmer, gives remarks at a retreat for transport operators hosted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz and the Transport Authority, on July 13, at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Carol Palmer, gives remarks at a retreat for transport operators hosted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz and the Transport Authority, on July 13, at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Drivers of Public Passenger Vehicles Implored to Exercise Greater Caution
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.

Public Passenger Transport Operators Form Steering Committee

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), points to something of interest while walking along a paved section of the Grants Pen roadway during a tour of the St. Thomas leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) on April 13. He is accompanied by personnel from the National Works Agency (NWA) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC).
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Local and Community Roads Will Be Fixed – PM

The Government is committed to fixing local and community roads, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister gave the assurance, while speaking with residents of Clarendon South Western and Eastern constituencies after a brief tour of several communities on Wednesday (July 12). Citing the ongoing works to extend the East-West Highway from May Pen into Manchester,...
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Some of the buses in the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).
Transport

Vessel Carrying New JUTC Buses Will Arrive Soon

The 50 new buses to be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) are to arrive shortly. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, updated a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on July 5 on the vessel carrying the vehicles. “Before I came here this morning, I got the name of the...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Minister Vaz to Outline 100-Day Plan for Transportation Sector

With transport recently added to his portfolio, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he will be taking a 100-day plan for the transportation sector to Parliament. Speaking at Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister said that this will be done before or just after the summer recess. He indicated that...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Transport Minister Outlines Implementation of A Rural School Bus System

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has outlined the implementation of a rural school bus transportation system as a major part of his vision for the transformation of the sector. “You're talking about kids that are leaving their homes from two o'clock in the morning to walk for miles to get to the nearest point where...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the inaugural Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day Conference, held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Transport

Government Commits to Support Thriving Aviation Industry

The Government is committed to supporting and fostering a thriving aviation sector, and this will be a major priority of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. This was the message from portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, as he delivered remarks at the recent opening of the inaugural Airports Council International-Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (fourth left), participates in the cutting of ribbon to officially open the Grennell’s Driving School Crash Free Defensive Driving Workshop and Expo held on Wednesday (June 28), at S Foods Supermarket Parking Lot in New Kingston. He is joined by Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphanso Grennell (fifth left) and representatives of corporate sponsors of the event.
Transport

Jamaica Can Be Crash Free – Minister Vaz

Jamaica can become a “crash free” society, as the power lies in all road users to ensure safety on the roadways, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunication and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “Let us advocate for responsible driving from both private and public motorists, that persons obey the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, embrace technology, and demand safer vehicles,” he...
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Transport

JamaicaEye Cameras Can Assist in Accident Cases

Motorists are being advised to take note of JamaicaEye surveillance cameras in their vicinity if they are involved in an accident. The National Surveillance System or JamaicaEye has several cameras in the main townships across the country. Senior Director with responsibility for Major Technology Transformation within the Ministry of National Security, Emil Holgate, told JIS News that if a person...
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