The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited is forecasting an increase in ridership to approximately 31.7 million during fiscal year 2024/25, up from 14.8 million in 2023/24, based on the entity’s operational plan for the period. This, from an increase in the number of buses in operation daily to 289, as against 163 in fiscal year 2023/24. The entity will...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the main address at the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) Road Safety Month launch, held on Wednesday (June 5), at the TotalEnergies Service Station in Portmore Pines, St. Catherine. This month is being observed under the theme ‘Don’t be a fool, respect the road-safety rules’.

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is to reintroduce an aged-vehicle policy, to assist public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators to retool and upgrade their fleet. The policy will allow for existing PPV operators to import motor cars up to 10 years old and buses up to 20 years for use in the PPV sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is recommending a ban on ride-sharing apps in the country with immediate effect. The Minister made the announcement while making his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4). The move comes a day after the discovery of a body believed...

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has engaged the services of a Legal Reform Consultant to assist with the review of the Road Traffic Act (RTA). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4). He informed that the examination and consultation...

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) will, this year, continue work critical to the long-term planning and development of the island’s international airports and aerodromes. The entity will maintain oversight for investments being undertaken at the two largest airports, Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. This, with a view to ensuring that targetted...

Aeronautical Telecommunications Limited (Aerotel) will remain focused on providing critical technical support for aeronautical navigation services across Jamaica’s airspace over the medium-term. As outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Fiscal Year ending in March 2025, the entity intends to collaborate with the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) to execute initiatives to modernise air...

The Jamaica International Free Zone Development Limited (JIFZ) will be putting measures in place to grow its clientele and attain and maintain a 98 per cent occupancy level at all its leased facilities. The details are contained in the Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Fiscal Year ending March 2025. As stated in the document, the entity...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has committed to creating an environment that empowers women to thrive in maritime careers. “We recognise the need for comprehensive support systems, including access to education, training, mentorship and networking opportunities to enable women to overcome barriers and reach their full potential in this traditionally male-dominated field,” Mr. Vaz said...