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60 Buses to Launch Dedicated School Bus System by September 2025

Students in rural Jamaica will begin benefiting from a dedicated school-bus system in September 2025. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives...
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).
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).

New CNG Fuel Plant for JUTC Spanish Town Depot
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.
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.

Jamaica’s Largest Four-Lane Bridge Nears Completion
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.
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.

Positive Outcome Expected from New Use of Percentage of Traffic Fines
Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).
Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).

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

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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) addresses Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer; and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C Hutchinson.
Transport

JUTC to Expand Service

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) will be expanding its service to new and premium routes in the new fiscal year.   Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives.   He said the agency is targeting areas such as Catherine Estates;...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a press conference on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Transport

11 KMTR Routes Converted from Hackney Carriage to Route Taxi

Eleven taxi routes within the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) have been approved for conversion from hackney carriage to route taxi licences. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision was taken following an appeal by transport operators to the Public Transport Operators Steering Committee (PTOSC). The routes are held exclusively for the Jamaica Urban Transit...
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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 press conference, held on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Transport

Government Commits to Provide Affordable, Safe and Reliable Transportation to New Areas

Expansion of routes outside the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) reflects the commitment of the Government to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation to new and expanding communities, as well as to rural parishes. This was stated by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the Ministry’s press conference,...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), converses with (from left) Managing Director, Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General, Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, during the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
Transport

Gov’t Advancing Aged Vehicle Policy Reimplementation to Boost Public Transport Sector

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is well-advanced in reimplementing an aged vehicle policy to facilitate the importation of 10-year-old cars and 15 to 20-year-old buses for use in the public transportation sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said this will aid public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators in replenishing their fleets. “This… will allow PPV operators to benefit...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
EnergyTechnologyTransport

JUTC to Launch Testing of Self-charging Battery Electric Bus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will shortly commence testing of a self-charging battery electric bus.The unit has the potential to operate over 1,500 kilometers before requiring refuelling and can last three months before needing a rapid battery recharge.Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says this undertaking signals yet another option being explored by the Government to...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), converses with (from left) Managing Director, Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith; Acting Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington; and Director General, Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, during the Ministry’s press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4).
EnergyTransport

JUTC Saves $31.3m Through Fuel Theft Prevention Efforts

The State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has saved $31.3 million due to its ongoing efforts to combat fuel theft within the organisation. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while addressing a press conference at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 4) during which he highlighted the longstanding...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says installing fire extinguishers in motor vehicles can make a critical difference in emergencies. He was speaking to JIS News recently.
Fire SafetyLocal GovernmentTransport

JFB Urges Every Motorist to Get a Working Fire Extinguisher

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging all motorists to prioritise fire safety by ensuring their vehicles are equipped with a working fire extinguisher. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, said this simple precaution could make a critical difference in emergencies, potentially saving lives and preventing severe injuries. “Oftentimes, you see vehicles on...
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