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‘Renaissance Project’ Can Potentially Spur Increased Investments in Jamaica – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 190 megawatt (MW) power plant being constructed by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, is an ideal example of a well-managed project that can potentially spur … Continued
Atomic Energy Agency has Advanced Jamaica’s Nuclear Technology Capacity – PIOJ Head
The Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been pivotal in advancing the country’s nuclear technology capacity. He noted that the medical physics department at The University of the West … Continued
Prime Minister Holness Continues Review of Boards
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today continued his review of boards from the Ministry of Science and Technology as well as the Ministry of Energy. Prime Minister Holness had previously stated that he maintains oversight of the Science and Technology Ministry … Continued
Jamaica and Atomic Energy Agency Sign New Country Programme
Jamaica will benefit from increased technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the utilisation of nuclear technology for development purposes. This is being facilitated under a new five-year Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period 2018 to … Continued
Prime Minister Summons Energy Ministry Boards
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has summoned all boards associated with the Energy portfolio to an important meeting at the Office of The Prime Minister next week. The boards are being called in, to be given direct policy instructions by the … Continued
Strategic Review of Petrojam to be Completed By November – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that members of the commission that will spearhead the strategic review of operations at Petrojam will have three to four months to complete the exercise and submit their findings. The members are … Continued
Team to Assist Gov’t and Board in Review of Petrojam
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sagicor, Christopher Zacca, is to chair a team to assist the Government and the Board of Petrojam to determine the strategic direction of the company. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made … Continued
Statement to Parliament on Petrojam By the Most Honourable Andrew Holness
Mr. Speaker, this Honourable House will recall that I made a preliminary statement on Petrojam on 26 June, 2018 giving Parliament an account of Cabinet’s actions on Petrojam, including an update on the administrative report we had received from the … Continued
Prime Minister Gives Instructions to Strengthen Governance Control of Public Bodies
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given instructions for measures to be put in place to strengthen the oversight powers and governance control of public bodies, in light of the operational weaknesses at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam. … Continued
Chinese Firm Recommended for Upgrade of VDU at Petrojam
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Chinese firm, Sinohydro, has been recommended as the contractor to undertake the first phase of the refinery upgrade project, which is the improvement of the Vacuum Distillation Unit … Continued
PM to Announce Policy Actions Relating to Petrojam
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an announcement will be made in short order on the specific policy actions that will be taken by Cabinet regarding weaknesses in the governance and management at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam, … Continued
Statement to Parliament on Petrojam by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness
Cabinet last evening (Monday, June 25) received a preliminary report on the operations of Petrojam, and on specific allegations in the public domain. The meeting, which ended at approximately 11:00 pm, gave the Cabinet the opportunity to question the General … Continued
G-G Commends Fosrich for Helping Customers save Energy
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded FosRich Group of Companies for introducing innovative electrical products to the local market to assist in energy conservation. He noted that these items have helped to reduce energy costs … Continued
