The introduction of the new rural school bus system in September will go a far way in reducing road fatalities involving children, says Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the launch of Road Safety Month 2025 on June 4, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station in Kingston, Mr. Vaz said road fatalities have claimed the lives of...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is encouraging users of TransJamaican (TransJam) Highways to invest in the T-Tag prepaid service. The T-Tag allows drivers to pay tolls automatically as they pass through designated automated lanes at toll plazas. Speaking at the recent opening of the newly expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza, Minister Vaz said that T-Tag usage...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that Road Safety Month must be a national call to action for all Jamaicans to prioritise road safety and create a more responsible road culture. He was addressing the launch of the month of activities at Chambers Texaco Service Station in Kingston. “Let us ensure that June is more...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is taking decisive steps to improve its operational efficiency by reducing reliance on the national electricity grid to power its community Wi-Fi facilities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charlton McFarlane, made the disclosure during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. He noted that electricity costs remain a significant expense for the agency, which is...

The new Freetown Interchange on TransJam Highways is an investment in the development of the Clarendon community and surrounding areas, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.  He pointed out that the new interchange, which allows motorists to enter and exit the highway in both directions – east and west, will enhance connectivity.   “That might sound...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz, has assured public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators that a final decision on the fare increase for the sector will be made in the coming weeks. The Government approved a 35 per cent fare increase in October 2023; however, only a 19 per cent hike was implemented. The additional 16...

An investment of $420 million is being made by Jamaica’s largest independent power supplier, InterEnergy Group, for the development of the second compressed natural gas (CNG) facility, at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC’s) Spanish Town depot. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices...