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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

The Government is currently designing a new entrance to Portmore in St. Catherine. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He said the project...
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
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House recently.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House recently.

Road Safety Campaign Intensifies
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).
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).

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

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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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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

Multi-Agency Team Looking at Implementation of Motor-Vehicle Fitness Changes

A multi-agency team, led by the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has met to determine the steps and actions to be taken to implement the changes to the motor-vehicle fitness certificate. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House. Under the new measures, which were announced by...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), looks on as Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), demonstrates the use of the emergency exit door in one of the buses to be utilised in the dedicated school bus system. Also observing are Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right). The Prime Minister was conducting a tour of the retrofitted unit on Monday (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston
Transport

New School Bus System Will Enhance Safety, Ease Financial Burden – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the introduction of a dedicated school bus system in the public transportation sector will ensure equitable access, improved attendance, and enhanced safety while easing the financial burden on families. “I am happy that we are finally at a point where we can bring in buses that are dedicated to public transportation...
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