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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, declares the Jamaica Auto Show 2025 open. The Auto Show was held at the National Arena in Kingston on May 10 and 11.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, declares the Jamaica Auto Show 2025 open. The Auto Show was held at the National Arena in Kingston on May 10 and 11.

Fitness and Registration Changes Take Effect July 1

The recently announced changes to Jamaica’s motor-vehicle registration and fitness certification processes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during the opening ceremony of the...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Children Must Go to School in Safe, Efficient Transport System – Minister Vaz
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), converses with President, St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robotham (left), on Wednesday (April 30) during the organisation’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town. Listening is Vice President, Marvin Hayden.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), converses with President, St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robotham (left), on Wednesday (April 30) during the organisation’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town. Listening is Vice President, Marvin Hayden.

New Portmore Gateway in Design Phase
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), point to the new 29-seater Coaster bus that was handed over to Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary on Tuesday (April 29). The bus is a gift from the Government and People of Japan. Among those sharing the moment are School Board Chair, Deloris Smith (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), point to the new 29-seater Coaster bus that was handed over to Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary on Tuesday (April 29). The bus is a gift from the Government and People of Japan. Among those sharing the moment are School Board Chair, Deloris Smith (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left).

Japan Donates Bus to Richmond Primary and Infant School
One of the buses to be used in a dedicated rural school bus system to be introduced to the public transportation sector.
One of the buses to be used in a dedicated rural school bus system to be introduced to the public transportation sector.

PM Highlights Significance of Dedicated Rural School Bus System

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House recently.
Transport

Road Safety Campaign Intensifies

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is intensifying its public education programme aimed at reducing road fatalities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that an international communications expert will be engaged with a proven track record in effective road safety campaigns. “The procurement process begins this month, with an expected timeline of two to three months. Additionally, the...
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Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh (second right), presents the Aerodrome Operator Certificate to Chief Executive Officer, PAC Kingston Airports Limited (PACKAL), Sitara English-Byfield (second left), during the certification ceremony at the JCAA corporate office in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8). Also participating in the event are (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; Director of Operations, PACKAL, Theresa Benjamin, and JCAA Chairman, Major General (ret’d) Stewart Saunders. PACKAL are the operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA).
Transport

PACKAL Achieves Regulated Aerodrome Certification for Norman Manley Int’l Airport

Operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), PAC Kingston Airport Ltd. (PACKAL), have received certification for the facility’s operation as a regulated aerodrome. This was disclosed by Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Director General, Nari Williams-Singh, during the certification ceremony at the JCAA’s corporate office in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8). Mr. Williams-Singh informed that the certification is granted...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Taxi Operators to Get Car Park in Discovery Bay

The Transport Authority (TA) has partnered with the St. Ann Municipal Corporation to construct a car park in Discovery Bay for taxi operators. It is specifically being built for taxi operators plying the routes Discovery Bay to Falmouth, Discovery Bay to Browns Town, Discovery Bay to Runaway Bay, Discovery Bay to Farm Town, Discovery Bay to St. Ann's Bay, and...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Transport

Motor Vehicle Import Policy Amended

Cabinet on Monday (April 7) approved amendments to the 2014 Motor Vehicle Import Policy as it relates to public passenger vehicles (PPVs). Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held on April 9 at Jamaica House. Mr. Vaz said for the public passenger transport sector, imported vehicles with seating...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Transport

First 50 School Buses to Arrive in June

The first 50 buses to be utilised in the dedicated rural school bus system are expected to arrive in the island within the next 60 days. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9). “We're going to get the 50 buses here....
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), listens as Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), gives a detailed overview of the components of a bus to be utilised in the dedicated rural school bus system, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (April 7). Others (from left) are Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); and Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Transport

PPV Operators Will Have a Place in Rural School Bus Service

Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators will have a role to play in the dedicated school bus system being put in place by the Government. A total of 100 school buses are being procured this year, which will be retrofitted to better manage the Jamaican terrain. The first units will arrive in time for the start of the new academic year...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Transport

Changes Coming for Demonstration Plates

The Government is to make changes to the use of demonstration plates in Jamaica, following concerns of widespread misuse. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said a demonstration plate is used for the automobile trade in relation to moving cars from the wharf or for demonstrating the cars for sale. “In many places, these plates are...
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