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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Government Will Ensure The Highest Standard Of Safety In Petroleum Trade
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is focused on ensuring the highest standard of safety in the petroleum trade. …
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Energy Minister Says Burnt Gas Station Was Compliant With Safety Measures
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says a safety inspection conducted at Heaven’s Fesco Gas Station in Mandeville in September 2019 found …
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Programme To Promote Energy Efficiency In Government Facilities
The Government has set aside approximately $629 million for the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme, which seeks to promote energy efficiency in government facilities and …
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$67 Million Allocated For Energy Efficiency And Conservation Programme
The Government has allocated $67 million for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme in the 2020/21 Fiscal Year. This is to enhance Jamaica’s energy efficiency …
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Government Electrical Regulator Could Begin Operations This Year
The proposed Government Electrical Regulator (GER), which will govern the local electrical works industry, is expected to commence operations this year. Principal Director for Energy …
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Strategic Investment Needed in Electric Mobility – Minister Williams
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says strategic investment is needed to advance Electric Mobility (e-mobility) in Jamaica as a path towards …
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Electric Mobility Framework Completed
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has completed the electric mobility strategic framework, which will inform the electric vehicle policy for the public transportation sector. Principal …
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