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Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, outlines plans to strengthen Jamaica's preparedness for radiological incidents and emergencies, at a recent JIS Think Tank.

National Response Plan Being Developed for Radiological Emergencies

The country’s ability to respond to radiological incidents and emergencies is being strengthened through the development of a national response plan and specialised training for key emergency-response agencies. Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley,...

Senior Scientist and Technical Lead in Public Health and Forensic Science at New Zealand’s National Centre of Radiation Science, Chris Ardouin, addresses a JIS 'Think Tank' on August 20.

Jamaica Could Become Regional Centre of Excellence for Training in Radiation Protection and Safety

Recipients of the Petrojam 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarship, (from left) Kenzo Riley and Denesha Watson of Greenwich Primary School, and Joe-Lee Gordon and Neymar Price of St. Andrew Primary School, display their awards during the 20th anniversary Petrojam PEP Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on Thursday (August 20) at the PCJ Auditorium in Kingston.

Petrojam Awards PEP Scholarships to Four Top Students

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Darly Vaz, addresses Wednesday's (July 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Receives JPS Report on June 5 Islandwide Power Outage

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on July 14.

Energy Minister Provides Update on Negotiations for New Electricity Licence

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).

2 months ago EnergyParliament

Gov’t Expects to Recoup Petrojam Losses From Rising Global Oil Prices – Min. Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is expected to recover losses incurred by State refinery, Petrojam, as a result of rising global oil prices. “Subsidies were incurred due to significant absorption by Petrojam of sharp increases in global oil prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. It is expected that the accumulated...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 months ago Energy

Prime Minister Holness to Visit Suriname and Guyana

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, departs Jamaica on Monday (June 22) to participate in the sixth edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition and to undertake an official visit to Guyana. The Summit, being hosted by Suriname’s national energy, oil, and gas company, Staatsolie, will be held in Paramaribo from June 23 to...

Manager for the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) National Energy Poverty Reduction Project, Dane McLean, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

2 months ago EnergyOffice of the Prime Minister

Over 2,200 Hurricane-Hit Homes Wired Under $1B JSIF Energy Project

Just over 2,200 households in hurricane affected communities have been wired for electricity under the National Energy Poverty Reduction Project (NEPRP), a $1 billion Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) initiative supporting recovery and expanding energy access. Of these, more than 500 households have already been connected to the grid, with the remaining beneficiaries scheduled to come on stream in phases....

Customer Care Area Manager at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Le-Var Allen (standing left), makes a presentation during the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting in Morant Bay on June 16. Seated (from left) are Councillor Levan Freeman (partially hidden); Mayor of Port Maria and Chairman of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; Chairman/Councillor Everton Garvey; and Chief Engineering Officer, Dwayne Johnson.

2 months ago EnergyHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

JPS Strengthening Systems Ahead of Hurricane Season

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has already begun preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season by fortifying its systems and enhancing its capacity to respond to severe weather events. Customer Care Area Manager, Le-Var Allen, gave the assurance during his presentation at the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting on Tuesday (June...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent launch of Sutherland Jamaica

3 months ago Energy

Gov’t Committed to Transforming Energy Architecture to Drive Down Costs – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to changing the architecture of Jamaica’s energy sector to drive down electricity costs for households and businesses. He noted that the Administration will be pushing for tangible reductions in electricity and energy costs in its negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) for a new electricity...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), join

3 months ago Energy

Flow’s 5G Rollout A National Development Moment – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has welcomed the launch of the island’s first 5G network by FLOW Jamaica as a national development moment. “It is a significant moment. This is more than a faster network. It is the foundation for a smarter economy and a more connected society,” he said. Addressing the launch event on Thursday (June 11) at FLOW’s head office on Half Way Tree Road, St. Andrew, Minister Vaz stated that the Government was pleased to have facilitated the...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, presents a statement to Parliament on Wednesday (June 10).

3 months ago Energy

All Processes on New Electricity License in Progress

Discussions with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company for a new electricity licence are under way, and the necessary legal, policy and stakeholder consultation processes are progressing. The Green Paper on Electricity Sector Reform is also on track for completion in July, with Cabinet submission expected later that month. The update was provided by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications,...