3 d. ago Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government is prepared to acquire the services of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, if necessary. His statement is guided by Condition 27 of the JPS licence of 2016. Condition 27 of the licence deals with the acquisition of the JPS’ service. It empowers the government to take control […] The post Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland

More than 12,000 passengers have benefitted from the rural school bus service in Portland since it was initiated in May this year. That’s according to transport minister, Daryl Vaz. Writing on social media platform ‘X’ on Sunday, Vaz noted that 258 schools will benefit under phase one of the programme, starting September. Minister Vaz was […] The post Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Vaz Calls Crawford’s Rural School Bus Alternative ‘Woefully Inadequate’

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has hit back at Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, over his criticism of the Rural School Bus Programme. Minister Vaz addressed Senator Crawford’s alternate plan for school transportation during a broadcast on social media platform X on Monday. The first batch of buses, 25 arrived at Kingston Wharves on […] The post Vaz Calls Crawford’s Rural School Bus Alternative ‘Woefully Inadequate’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago 29 St Ann Schools to Benefit from Rural School Bus Service – Vaz

Approximately 29 schools in the parish of St Ann are set to benefit from the government’s Rural School Bus Service. That’s according to transport minister, Daryl Vaz. He made the announcement at the South East St. Ann Constituency Conference on Sunday. The first batch of buses, 25 arrived at Kingston Wharves on Sunday. According to […] The post 29 St Ann Schools to Benefit from Rural School Bus Service – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago First Batch of Vehicles Under Rural Bus System Arrive in Jamaica

The first batch of buses under the government’s new Rural School Bus System has officially arrived in the country. On Sunday, 25 school buses were offloaded at Kingston Wharves. Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says this marks the start of the phased rollout of the initiative aimed at improving student transportation in rural communities. Minister Vaz […] The post First Batch of Vehicles Under Rural Bus System Arrive in Jamaica appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Up to Three Years for Rural Bus Service to Reach Full Capacity – Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station, in Kingston, on June 4. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is estimating that it will take up to three years for the rural school bus service to reach full capacity. The rural […] The post Up to Three Years for Rural Bus Service to Reach Full Capacity – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago Harsher Penalties Coming for Vandals & Thieves of Telecoms Equipment – Vaz

Telecommunications minister, Daryl Vaz, says harsher penalties are coming for people guilty of damaging and stealing equipment from telecoms service providers. Minister Vaz says the new fines for criminal vandalism or theft of equipment owned by the telecoms providers will be set as high as $5 million. Daryl Vaz, telecommunications minister. The post Harsher Penalties Coming for Vandals & Thieves of Telecoms Equipment – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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