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BREAKING: PPV operators to get half of their 16% fare increase effective today, the remaining next month

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Shanice Gibbs Breaking News! , News No comments

PPV operators will get half of their 16% fare increase this month and the remaining 8% in July. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz made the revelation at a press conference this morning. The first implementation of the adjustment comes into effect today. More details soon

“We’re dissatisfied but will allow good sense to prevail” – Taxi Associations acknowledge short period for full 16% fare increase to take effect

“We’re dissatisfied but will allow good sense to prevail” – Taxi Associations acknowledge short period for full 16% fare increase to take effect

Several PPV operators say while they are dissatisfied with the government's phased implementation of the fare increase, they acknowledge the financial impact a full increase could have on the country. Speaking with IRIE FM News after the press conference, President of the All Voice Taxi Association,

First phase of PPV fare increase – 8% – takes effect today, with the rest to be implemented July 1

First phase of PPV fare increase – 8% – takes effect today, with the rest to be implemented July 1

Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators will receive half of their 16 per cent fare increase this month with the remaining 8 per cent to take effect on July 1.

The first phase of the adjustment comes into effect today.

11 students hospitalized, 1 critical following crash in Rose Hall St. James

11 students hospitalized, 1 critical following crash in Rose Hall St. James

11 students have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, following a three-vehicle crash along the Rose Hall Main Road in St. James yesterday.

A woman who was reportedly helping to direct traffic along the road died in the crash.

Normal operations resume at Spanish Town Hospital and Police Station after bomb threats

Normal operations resume at Spanish Town Hospital and Police Station after bomb threats

Normal operations have resumed at the Spanish Town Hospital and the Spanish Town Police Station following bomb threats late last night.

Enhanced security measures are now in place at both locations.

BREAKING: PPV operators to get half of their 16% fare increase effective today, the remaining next month

BREAKING: PPV operators to get half of their 16% fare increase effective today, the remaining next month

PPV operators will get half of their 16% fare increase this month and the remaining 8% in July. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz made the revelation at a press conference this morning. The first implementation of the adjustment comes into effect today. More details soon

PPV operators expecting favourable decision on 16% fare increase at Transport Ministry’s press conference this morning

PPV operators expecting favourable decision on 16% fare increase at Transport Ministry’s press conference this morning

Public passenger vehicle operators are expecting that a press conference hosted by the Transport Ministry this morning will reveal a favourable update on the remaining 16% fair increase.The operators have been agitated and have threatened industrial action over the delay in implementing the increase,

ITA announces several initiatives for Road Safety Month

ITA announces several initiatives for Road Safety Month

In an effort to boost road safety, the Island Traffic Authority has announced several initiatives it will be embarking on this Road Safety Month.

National Road Safety Month is observed annually in June.

The announcement follows two separate fatal crashes yesterday which claimed the lives of a police

Integrity Commission “Under Siege” – IC Chair Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick

Integrity Commission “Under Siege” – IC Chair Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick

"Anti-corruption agencies are under siege."That’s the declaration from Chairperson of the Integrity Commission, Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick as she delivered remarks at the opening ceremony for the 12th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption

Integrity Commission’s Executive Director Craig Beresford calls on legislators to strengthen Integrity Commission Act

Integrity Commission’s Executive Director Craig Beresford calls on legislators to strengthen Integrity Commission Act

Executive Director of the Integrity Commission Craig Beresford is calling on legislators to strengthen the Integrity Commission Act. He made the statement at the 12th annual conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies Conference yesterday.

Bomb threats temporarily disrupted operations at Spanish Town Hospital and Police Station late last night

Bomb threats temporarily disrupted operations at Spanish Town Hospital and Police Station late last night

Normal operations have resumed at the Spanish Town Hospital following a bomb threat late last night.

Enhanced security measures are now in place.

“We’re dissatisfied but will allow good sense to prevail” – Taxi Associations acknowledge short period for full 16% fare increase to take effect

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Several PPV operators say while they are dissatisfied with the government's phased implementation of the fare increase, they acknowledge the financial impact a full increase could have on the country. Speaking with IRIE FM News after the press conference, President of the All Voice Taxi Association, Lorraine Finnikin said operators were anticipating news about the full implementation of the 16% increase.

First phase of PPV fare increase – 8% – takes effect today, with the rest to be implemented July 1

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators will receive half of their 16 per cent fare increase this month with the remaining 8 per cent to take effect on July 1. The first phase of the adjustment comes into effect today.

Carey Mcleod accepts two year ban – AIU

Monday, June 01, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

2024 World Indoor Championships bronze medallist Carey Mcleod, has been handed a two-year ban from athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

Vybz Kartel shows gratitude following Cayman performance

Monday, June 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Following an epic performance on the weekend, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people of the Cayman Islands, describing the experience as unforgettable.

Patra lands global distribution deal with Sony-backed partnership

Monday, June 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Patra is expressing gratitude, following the official signing of a global distribution deal with JHOUSE Entertainment in partnership with The Orchard and Sony Music.