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...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has hailed former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, as a visionary and transformative leader, and a key figure in the Ministry’s success. Mr. Vaz said that Mrs. Palmer played an instrumental role when he was appointed to head the Ministry in 2000 and had to take on the task of converting the...

Parents are being urged to register their children for the student transportation card ahead of February 1, when the Rural School Bus programme goes fully cashless. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that students without a card will not be allowed to take the rural school buses after the February 1 deadline. With the card, students...

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...

The Newport West Police is alerting members of the public and business operators at the Port of Kingston to be on alert for counterfeit notes, including United States (US) currency. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, said that in recent weeks, the police have seen an uptick...

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant and prioritise safety on the nation’s roadways, as collisions continue to claim lives across the island. As of December 30, 2025, Jamaica recorded 374 fatalities resulting from 325 traffic collisions. “Every life matters. Responsible driving heightens pedestrian awareness, and strict...

As passenger traffic increases during the busy holiday travel period, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is reminding travellers to remain vigilant and prepared when using the nation’s airports. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Aerodromes Manager at the AAJ, Claude Service, urged passengers to arrive early and to take personal responsibility for their safety and security throughout their...