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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

Phase Two Rollout of Rural School Bus Programme Set for September

Phase two of the Government’s Rural School Bus Programme will be rolled out in time for the start of the 2025/26 academic year in September. The initiative, now in its first phase in St. Thomas, St. Catherine, and Clarendon, aims...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right) gives the thumbs up at the launch of the rural school-bus service in Portland recently. He is joined by (from left) Deputy Managing Director for Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Romain-Khade Gayle; Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; Principal of Titchfield High School, Richard Thompson; and JUTC Corporate Communications Manager, Shantole Thompson.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right) gives the thumbs up at the launch of the rural school-bus service in Portland recently. He is joined by (from left) Deputy Managing Director for Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Romain-Khade Gayle; Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe; Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; Principal of Titchfield High School, Richard Thompson; and JUTC Corporate Communications Manager, Shantole Thompson.

Titchfield High Principal Welcomes Portland School-Bus Service
Students at St. James High School listen keenly as representatives of C4 Global Solutions outline the requirements for employment at the organisation. Occasion was a recent Open Day and Job Fair hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) at the zone in St. James.
Students at St. James High School listen keenly as representatives of C4 Global Solutions outline the requirements for employment at the organisation. Occasion was a recent Open Day and Job Fair hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) at the zone in St. James.

Port Authority, Montego Bay Free Zone Stage Open Day and Job Fair
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC's Marescaux Road office in Kingston on May 13. Dr. Holness is joined by (from left) Managing Director, Isuzu Jamaica, Jeffrey Panton; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities
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.

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport , Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Children Must Go to School in Safe, Efficient Transport System – Minister Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that the National Rural School Bus System is a legacy project that seeks to correct long-standing challenges faced by students and families in rural areas. These include high costs and difficulties accessing safe and reliable transportation. “We have a responsibility, as a Government, to finally put an end to...
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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.
TransportWorks / Construction

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 aims to ease traffic congestion for motorists exiting Mandela Highway to enter the municipality. “So, you see that ‘parking lot’...
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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).
EducationSkillsTransport

Japan Donates Bus to Richmond Primary and Infant School

Students and staff at Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary now have safe, reliable transportation – a new 29-seater Toyota Coaster bus, gifted by the Government and People of Japan. The vehicle, valued US$72,489, was handed over to the institution on Tuesday (April 29). It was facilitated through a partnership between the National Education Trust (NET) and the...
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One of the buses to be used in a dedicated rural school bus system to be introduced to the public transportation sector.
Transport

PM Highlights Significance of Dedicated Rural School Bus System

The Government’s investment in the establishment of a dedicated rural school bus system will serve to improve the academic performance of students, as well as stem incidents of deviant behaviour, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “The school rules for the physical plant of the schools will apply to the bus, so a student on this bus...
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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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