JPS To Conduct All-Island Simulation
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company will conduct an all-island simulation to test the country’s readiness as part of the entity’s ongoing disaster preparedness strategy. …
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MSET/JPS Joint Statement – JPS Apologises, Commits to Strengthening Customer and Consumer Engagements
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) and the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), have agreed that more will be done to address …
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Gov’t Entities Save Over $376 Million In Electricity Costs
The country has saved J$376,355,737.57 (more than US$3.2 million) in electricity costs resulting from a reduction in energy consumption in several government entities. These savings …
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$24.5 Million Compensation For Bad Gas
Approximately 380 motorists whose vehicles were affected by “bad gas” in 2015 will benefit from a compensation package valued at $24.5 million, Minister of Science, …
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$24.5 Million Paid Over to CAC for ‘Bad Gas’ Compensation
Petrojam Ethanol Limited (PEL) has paid over J$24.5 million to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) as compensation for consumers who were affected by the bad …
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Statement From The Minister Of Finance And The Public Service On Potential Oil Price Hedging
The Government notes the unprecedented collapse in world oil markets today (April 20) where prices collapsed more than 99% before going negative. Over the past …
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JUTC Aims For Operational Efficiency
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) will continue to pursue a number of activities aimed at increasing operational efficiencies that should enhance the service …
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All Gas Stations To Close By 8:00 pm
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that no gas station should remain open beyond 8:00 p.m. in keeping with the nightly island-wide curfew …
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All Households To Have Smart Electricity Meters In Three Years
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, says that all households across the island will be outfitted with a smart electricity …
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JPS Wants Task Force To Stop Electricity Theft
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, says the organisation is lobbying the Government to put a Task Force …
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JPS LED Street Light Programme To Be Completed Next Year
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company is on target to complete the installation of 105,000 smart light-emitting diode (LED) street lights across the island by …
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JPS To Invest More Than US$100 Million To Modernise Grid
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be investing more than US$100 million towards the modernisation of the nation’s electricity grid, within the next five …
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$792 Million For PCJ Added To Budget
The 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure has been adjusted from $852.7 billion to $853.5 billion to reflect an additional $792 million to fund the operations of …
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Minister Williams Calls For Change In Mindset On Energy
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling for a change in mindset as Jamaica embraces a new era of energy that …
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Energy Minister Says Transformation Taking Place
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says there is a transformation taking place in the regional energy sector that will require much …
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IDB Pleased With Electric Mobility Framework
Senior Regional Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr Malaika Masson, says the IDB is pleased that the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) …
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OAS Pledges Continued Support For Energy Projects
Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Luis Almagro, says the entity is committed to providing support for the development of …
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Energy Minister Says More Focus Should Be Placed On Theft Of Electricity
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Fayval Williams, says more focus needs to be placed on the theft of electricity in the country. …
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US$7.3 Billion to be Invested in Electricity Sector by 2037
The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), recently approved by Cabinet, will see some US$7.3 billion of investment in the electricity sector by 2037. Minister of Science, …
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Renewable Energy Accounts For 18% Of Country’s Demand
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Fayval Williams, says 18 per cent of Jamaica’s current electricity demand is being met by renewables. She …
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