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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.
Science

2025 – 2026 Sectoral Presentation by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport Honourable Daryl Vaz, MP

Madam Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House with deep gratitude and an even deeper sense of responsibility, as we chart the course for the vital sectors under my portfolio— Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport. These sectors form the backbone of our national development, driving innovation, connectivity, and efficiency in service to the people of Jamaica. Before I begin,...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.

2024/25 Sectoral Presentation by the Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport on June 2, 2024
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

Sectoral Presentation 2023 by the Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw CD, MP

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness on the Disruption of the Public Transportation Service

I have been briefed by the Minister of National Security, the Commissioner of Police and the Minister of Transport on the situation concerning the public transportation system. It is clear, that indiscipline on our roads has now reached a level where it is a threat to our economy and public order and safety. I have directed the Minister of National...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague
Transport

Statement to Parliament on the Modernization and Expansion of the Jisco Alpart Alumina Refinery at Nain, St. Elizabeth

INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker, Colleagues and Honourable Members of this House, I am tasked to update you and the nation on the implementation of Phase II of the modernization and expansion of the alumina refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth. As you are aware, this refinery, ALPART, is 100% owned and operated by Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Company Limited (JISCO), which...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague
Transport

Minister Montague’s Statement on Novation Agreement

Mr. Speaker, this honourable house will recall that nearly two years ago, New Day/ DaDa Holdings, LLC (New Day) was identified as the preferred bidder for the purchase of the Gramercy Alumina Refinery in Louisiana and the 49% stake in the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partnership in Jamaica. This Government then entered into an agreement with New Day, which sought to...
By: Ministry of Transport and Mining
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, MP
Transport

Hon. Robert Montague Updates Parliament on United Company Rusal Sanctions

Mr. Speaker, as this honourable house is aware, on April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added, amongst others, seven Russian oligarchs and twelve companies they own or control, to its Designated Nationals List (the OFAC Sanctions). Mr. Oleg Deripaska, the single largest shareholder in UC RUSAL, was named amongst those on...
By: Ministry of Transport and Mining
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague
Transport

Statement – Update on GOJ Actions Towards Sanctions on UC Rusal by the U.S.

Mr. Speaker, the matter of the U.S. sanctions on UC Rusal continues to be a major priority for this Government. Allow me to remind this honourable house of the matter at hand. On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added, amongst others, seven Russian oligarchs and twelve companies they own or...
By: Ministry of Transport and Mining
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies.
Budget 2015/2016Sectoral Debate 2014/2015SpeechesTransport

Contribution to the 2015/2016 Sectoral Debate by Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies

A: INTRODUCTION Before I get into the heart of the presentation, let me publicly express appreciation for the work of my two political colleagues, my Minister without Portfolio and the Minister of State. The reality is that, without their support, it would be impossible to manage the range of sectors covered by this mammoth Ministry. In addition to carrying out...
By: Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing