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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
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

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...
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.
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.

TJH Divestment Seen as Catalyst for Investment Growth and Infrastructure Development
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

60 Buses to Launch Dedicated School Bus System by September 2025
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

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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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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.
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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).
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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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