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SYRACUSE, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump slammed the "disgraceful" Nobel Peace Prize choice on Friday as leaving an "in...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government has moved to provide clarification regarding the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Re...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Walker Cup semi-final games have been postponed due to persistent rain, with Excelsior High leading Kingston College 1-0 in the...
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BZR WKND organisers urge patience among patrons amid Cardi B cancellation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The BZR WKND team is urging patience among patrons after American rapper Cardi B cancelled her performance at the highly anticipated...
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Samuda calls for Bell to remove structure at Ocho Rios Transport Centre following IC report
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Samuda calls for Bell to remove structure at Ocho Rios Transport Centre following IC report
October 9 07:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern, Matthew Samuda, is calling for Councillor Ian Bell (People's National Party, Beeche...
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NWC reports improvement in water levels at Corporate Area facilities
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NWC reports improvement in water levels at Corporate Area facilities
October 9 07:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting improvement in water levels at two of its storage facilities in the Corporate Area ...
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Key processes remain incomplete for implementation of demerit system—Vaz
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Key processes remain incomplete for implementation of demerit system—Vaz
October 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says although the demerit points provisions under the Road Traffic Act and its regulations are in force...
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Phillips demands update on rural school bus maintenance ahead of new term
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Phillips demands update on rural school bus maintenance ahead of new term
August 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Transport and Mining Mikael Phillips is renewing calls for Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to provide an u...
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Opposition wants assurances on maintenance programme for gov’t school buses
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Opposition wants assurances on maintenance programme for gov’t school buses
July 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesperson on Transport and Mining, Mikael Phillips, is calling for an urgent update from Minister of Transport, Dary...
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Vaz accuses PNP of attempting to dodge responsibility for toll fee increase
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Vaz accuses PNP of attempting to dodge responsibility for toll fee increase
July 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is accusing Opposition Spokesperson for Land and Works, Lothan Cousins and the People's National Party ...
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Binding concession agreement negotiated by PNP responsible for contractual toll rate adjustments, says Vaz
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Binding concession agreement negotiated by PNP responsible for contractual toll rate adjustments, says Vaz
July 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the recently announced toll rate adjustments is a result of a legally binding concession agreement...
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New ITA director general appointed
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New ITA director general appointed
July 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been appointed   Director General of the Island Traffic Au...
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Morgan hails Campbell lawsuit settlement as victory for truth
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Morgan hails Campbell lawsuit settlement as victory for truth
July 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator and member of the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Communications Taskforce, Marlon Morgan, is hailing the settleme...
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Vaz highlights JUTC revenue surge, fleet upgrades as ridership climbs
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Vaz highlights JUTC revenue surge, fleet upgrades as ridership climbs
June 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is recordin...
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JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
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JPS begins phased restoration of electricity after ‘unacceptable’ all-island blackout – Vaz
June 5, 2026
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has begun to restore electricity to Jamaicans following an all-island power outage on Friday night, according...
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PPV operators granted 16% increase in two phases
June 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has approved a 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, with the adjustment set to t...
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Govt to explore concessionary toll fee for PPV operators
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Govt to explore concessionary toll fee for PPV operators
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Taxi operators across the island  have been placed in a “wait and see” mode following an announcement by Transport Minister Daryl ...
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Taxi operators await transport minister meeting outcome amid strike threat
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Taxi operators await transport minister meeting outcome amid strike threat
May 18, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — President of the Southern Taxi Association, Charles Powell, says he and his members are frustrated even as they await the outc...
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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
May 17, 2026
The Ministry of Transport says it has convened a meeting in response to word that public transport operators are restive in relation to their longstan...
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
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Five per cent of traffic fines to boost road safety efforts, says Vaz
May 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s National Road Safety Policy is being boosted by five per cent of the proceeds of traffic fines to the Ministry of...
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PPV operators will have to wait longer for 16% fare hike, says Vaz
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PPV operators will have to wait longer for 16% fare hike, says Vaz
May 5, 2026
Despite sharply rising fuel prices as a result of the ongoing war in the Middle East, operators of public passenger vehicles (PPV) in Jamaica will hav...
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Schoolgirl attacked during commute home, transport minister responds
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Schoolgirl attacked during commute home, transport minister responds
April 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A schoolgirl was ambushed and beaten by students from Marcus Garvey Technical High School (Top Campus) on Wednesday, prompting out...
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Vaz reaffirms commitment to provide 100 new school buses
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Vaz reaffirms commitment to provide 100 new school buses
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April 16, 2026
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Wednesday sought to reassure residents of deep rural communities that his commitment to providing an additional 100 ne...
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Gov’t contemplates ‘COVID’ style measures amid rising oil prices — Vaz
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Gov’t contemplates ‘COVID’ style measures amid rising oil prices — Vaz
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While warning that the Government could possibly examine policies to limit movement as the country faces a significant crisis rega...
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Vaz urges caution while remaining optimistic that there is oil in Jamaica’s waters
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Vaz urges caution while remaining optimistic that there is oil in Jamaica’s waters
April 9, 2026
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is cautioning that despite news from United Oil & Gas Plc that there is likely oil offshore Jamaica’s waters, Jamaicans shou...
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We are not the guarantors
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We are not the guarantors
Vaz distances Gov’t from US$110 million loan JPS received for restoration efforts
March 8, 2026
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has made it clear that the Government is not the guarantor for a US$110 million (J$17.6 billion) loan secured by the Jamaica...
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Gov’t monitoring increase in international oil prices amid conflict in Middle East
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Gov’t monitoring increase in international oil prices amid conflict in Middle East
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister for Energy, Science, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, says international oil prices have increased in recent ...
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Results from Jamaica’s offshore oil survey to become available within next three months — Vaz
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Results from Jamaica’s offshore oil survey to become available within next three months — Vaz
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says results from the surface geochemical survey conducted by United Oil and Gas offshore Jamaica are ex...
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