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Daryl Vaz, Jamaica’s Minister of Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, just received the nation’s highest honor — the Order of Jamaica — for a career defined by relentless public service. Inspired by his father, a former minister, Vaz has transformed Portland through mentorship programs, 500+ homes built, and 10 schools upgraded — all while championing education with an annual back-to-school initiative that delivers millions in aid. He finds his greatest reward in seeing students graduate and families thrive, especially through initiatives like the National Rural School Bus Programme that’s made school commutes safer. Despite enduring a vicious smear campaign and surviving Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Vaz remains steadfast — winning seven elections and reminding us that true success isn’t measured in titles, but in lives changed. His wife’s political loss? A sobering reminder: dedication and sacrifice matter more than victory.

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