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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).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).

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,...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).

First 50 School Buses to Arrive in June
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.
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.

PPV Operators Will Have a Place in Rural School Bus Service
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).

Changes Coming for Demonstration Plates
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 9).

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

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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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Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, addresses National Commercial Bank’s ‘Own Di Road’ townhall held recently at Harmony Beach Park in St. James.
Transport

TJH Divestment Seen as Catalyst for Investment Growth and Infrastructure Development

National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) Managing Director, Stephen Edwards, has described the decision to divest the remaining 20 per cent stake in TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) as “a major step forward” for investors and continued infrastructure expansion. The divestment aligns with the Government’s broader strategy to enhance and facilitate public participation in key national assets. TJH operates...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on the energy sector at a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18).
EnergyTransport

New CNG Fuel Plant for JUTC Spanish Town Depot

The Government is establishing a second compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling facility to service the 70 new CNG buses being added to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18). Mr....
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National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Managing Director, Stephen Edwards (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (March 18). Listening is NROCC’s Environmental Manager, Errol Mortley.
Transport

Jamaica’s Largest Four-Lane Bridge Nears Completion

Jamaica’s largest four-lane bridge, which is currently under construction over the Montego River in St. James, is 95 per cent complete. This was disclosed by Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, who was speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (March 18). Mr. Edwards described the bridge, which spans...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in conversation with (from left) Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Col. Daniel Pryce. The event was the Ministry’s recent press conference, held at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Transport

Positive Outcome Expected from New Use of Percentage of Traffic Fines

It is anticipated that the allocation of five per cent of road traffic fines to the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport for a sustained road safety public education campaign will go a far way to reduce the number of road fatalities. The announcement of the measure was made by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the Ministry’s recent...
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Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).
Transport

Only Buses That Meet the Required Standards Will Be Imported for the JUTC

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) is advising prospective suppliers that the Government will only acquire buses for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) if they have undergone testing and meet the required standards. Testing can only be done according to the JUTC’s ability to conduct the structured evaluation process. Consequently, all potential suppliers must have a...
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