GER To Be Fully Established As An MSET Department November 1
Come November 1, the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) will be fully established as a department within the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. The GER, …
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Applications Open All Year For Government Electrical Regulator
In a bid to increase the number of qualified professionals, applications for the new Government Electrical Regulator (GER), which will govern the local electrical works …
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Myrtle Way Residents To Have Electricity, Water In Their Homes
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller, says residents of Myrtle Way in Portmore, will soon have access to electricity and potable …
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MSET Inviting Electricians And Inspectors To Consultations
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) is inviting all electricians and electrical inspectors to participate in the public consultation series for the Government …
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Gov’t Electrical Regulator App Slated to Go Live on Nov. 1
The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) application (app) is in the second phase of development and is expected to become available to the public on November …
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Compulsory Registration For Traders Of Energy-Efficient Appliances
Importers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors of household refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers and air-conditioning units who intend to sell in the domestic market must have their …
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Wigton Windfarm Commended For Contribution To Renewable Energy
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is commending Wigton Windfarm for its contribution to the island’s renewable energy …
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Gov’t To Save $54 Million Annually From Energy Efficiency Systems At Public Health Facilities
The Government is projected to save an estimated $54 million annually from the installation of solar energy and energy efficiency systems at six public health …
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Energy Minister promises greater support for tanker drivers
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz has committed greater efforts to support the improvement of employment benefits for the island’s tanker drivers. …
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Gov’t And Carib Cement Sign MOU To Use End-Of-Life Tyres As Fuel Source
The Government of Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) for the entity to use end-of-life pneumatic tyres …
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Energy Ministry To Complete Key Legislation
For this fiscal year, the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will be aiming to complete some key legislation. An omnibus legislation is among the …
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Oil And Gas Exploration Continues
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the country’s oil and gas exploration continues. He said in the first quarter of the …
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Procurement Of New Electricity-Generation Capacity To Be Undertaken By GPE
Cabinet has appointed new leadership for the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), with a mandate to undertake procurement of new electricity-generation capacity, in accordance with The …
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Net Billing Regulations Soon
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is in the process of consultations for sign-off on the Net Billing Regulations. This was disclosed by Portfolio …
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Electric Vehicle Council Established
An Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has been established to oversee a consultative process on the introduction of electromobility. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, …
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2021/22 Sectoral Presentation by The Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology at Gordon House on May 18, 2021
Acknowledgements Madam Speaker: Let me first of all give honour and glory to Almighty God, the Creator of all things. Great is His faithfulness and …
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Several Electric Vehicle Charging Units To Be Installed Islandwide
The commissioning of a public electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at the Boot Service Station in Drax Hall, St. Ann, is a major step towards …
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Leveraging Energy From Renewable Sources Key To Creating New Jamaica – Minister Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that leveraging the power of renewable sources for the country’s energy sector is a priority …
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Minister Says Electric Vehicles Are The Future
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is advancing legislation and building out the infrastructure that will support and facilitate fulsome …
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Energy Management And Efficiency Project Gets $313 Million
The Government is expected to spend approximately $313.5 million during the 2021/2022 fiscal year on the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme. Details are outlined in …
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