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Global South Urged to Support Transition to Cleaner Forms of Energy
It is important for countries of the Global South to support the scaling up of the transition to cleaner and sustainable forms of energy, says …
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FESCO Officially Opens New Service Station on Mandela Highway
The Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO) has expanded its network to 18 service stations across the island, the most recent being the Coore’s Ferry …
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Pilot Solar Energy Use in Schools
The Ministry of Education and Youth will be undertaking a pilot project for the use of solar energy in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, …
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Gov’t Looking to Introduce Nuclear Power in Jamaica’s Energy Mix
The Government is looking to incorporate nuclear power in the country’s energy mix as part of the thrust to make ecofriendly options available to all …
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Petroleum Inspectorate Says Public Can Have Confidence in Its Regulatory Work
The Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate is urging the consuming public to have confidence in the Authority’s regulatory work and to assist the entity in …
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JPS Urged to Regularise Electricity Service in Sections of St. Andrew Eastern
Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams, is urging the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to prioritise the regularisation of electricity in several …
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Energy Ministry to Discuss Fuel Price Publication with Consumer Affairs Commission
Discussions are slated between the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology and the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) regarding the publication of fuel prices. This, to …
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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Gets Courtesy Call from Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean Executives
Emergency Communication System to be Upgraded
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Jamaica’s emergency communication system will be significantly boosted, through a grant agreement with the United …
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Students Get Back-to-School Items
Scores of students were assisted in their preparations for the reopening of schools in September at a back-to-school fair staged by staff of the Ministry …
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JPS Postpaid Customers Get $525 Million Subsidy on July Bills
A total of 459,764 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) postpaid customers received a 20 per cent contribution towards their energy bills in July amounting to approximately …
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Jamalco Awards 70 Scholarships Despite Major Fire
Chief Education Officer (Acting) in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr Kasan Troupe, has applauded bauxite and alumina company, Jamalco, for continuing with its …
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House Approves Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations
The House of Representatives, on July 26, approved the Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations 2022, which are intended to provide opportunities for fuel diversification, development, and …
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Regulations Coming to Sell Excess Energy to JPS
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) commenced debate on the Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations, 2022, which are intended to provide opportunities for fuel …
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JPS Training Persons in Electric Vehicle Services
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on an ‘eDrive’ initiative aimed at equipping persons with in-demand skills …
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GER Aims to Improve Jamaica’s Competitive Index Ranking
The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is looking to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness index ranking within a year. Acting Chief Electrical Regulator of the GER, Seymour …
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$501-Million Relief for Postpaid Residential Customers in April
Approximately 474,550 postpaid residential customers who consumed fewer than 200 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity in April, received a 20 per cent contribution towards their …
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Shop Around Before You Hire Electricians And Inspectors – GER
Customers are being encouraged to shop around before settling on an electrician or electrical inspector, to avoid being overcharged. The advice comes from the Government …
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Electricians Encouraged To Register With GER
Practising electricians who remain unregistered are being urged to get certified under the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) in order to have their work approved. Acting …
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NWC Expects To Surpass High-Quality Water Standards Through Partnership With International Atomic Energy Agency
For years, the National Water Commission (NWC) has been receiving accolades for its water quality, and Acting President Garth Jackson is confident this will continue …
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