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The first 25 buses procured by the Government for the rural school bus system arrived in the island on Tuesday (June 24) at Kingston Wharves.
The first 25 buses procured by the Government for the rural school bus system arrived in the island on Tuesday (June 24) at Kingston Wharves.

First 25 Rural School Buses Arrive in Island

The first 25 of 110 buses being procured for the rural school bus system arrived at Kingston Wharves on Tuesday (June 24). The units will facilitate the phased rollout of the system at the start of the 2025/26 academic year...
Chief Executive Officer of the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Jerome Palmer, provides details about activities for Toll Road Safety Week during a JIS Think Tank on Friday (June 20). The week will be observed from June 20-28 under the theme: ‘Driving Forward: Safer Roads, Stronger Communities’.
Chief Executive Officer of the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Jerome Palmer, provides details about activities for Toll Road Safety Week during a JIS Think Tank on Friday (June 20). The week will be observed from June 20-28 under the theme: ‘Driving Forward: Safer Roads, Stronger Communities’.

Toll Authority Marks Toll Road Safety Week
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, aboard one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, procured for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). Mr. Vaz was on site for the arrival at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, aboard one of the new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, procured for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). Mr. Vaz was on site for the arrival at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19).

First Set of Rural School Buses to Arrive Next Week
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), poses with one of the new CNG buses that arrived at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19). He is joined in the photo by Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (left) and Managing Director of Stewart
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), poses with one of the new CNG buses that arrived at Kingston Wharves on Thursday (June 19). He is joined in the photo by Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (left) and Managing Director of Stewart's Auto Sales Ltd., Jackie Stewart Lechler. A total of 63 buses arrived and they will be handed over to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to boost its fleet.

63 New CNG Buses Arrive
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, addresses the recent launch of National Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers Service Station in New Kingston.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, addresses the recent launch of National Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers Service Station in New Kingston.

Road Users Urged to Remain Vigilant to Reduce Fatalities

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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
EducationTransportYouth

Rural School Bus System to Save Parents $180,000 Per Year in Transportation Costs

Some 326,000 students will benefit from the Rural School Bus Programme, which will see parents saving up to $180,000 per year in transportation fares, says Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He was delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10). Minister Vaz said the implementation of a rural transportation system is a...
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
EnergyTransport

Fuel Theft at JUTC Curtailed

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reporting that pilferage and unauthorised fuel extraction have been significantly curtailed at specific depots, as a result of anti-siphoning measures implemented. Making his 2025/26 Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10), Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister,  Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the JUTC has reported a notable drop in...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station, in Kingston, on June 4.
TransportYouth

New Rural School Bus System Should Reduce Road Fatalities Involving Children – Transport Minister

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...
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The recently expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.
Transport

Transjam Highways Users Urged to Invest in T-tags

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...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Wednesday’s (June 4) launch of Road Safety Month 2025 at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station in Kingston.
Transport

Road Safety Month a National Call to Action – Minister Vaz

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...
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Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane.
EnergyScienceTelecommunicationsTransport

USF Pursuing Solar Energy to Power Community Wi-Fi Services

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...
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The Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.
Transport

Freetown Interchange Is A Community Investment – Minister Vaz

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...
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