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Prime Minister Holness to Visit Suriname and Guyana

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, departs Jamaica on Monday (June 22) to participate in the sixth edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition and to undertake an official visit to Guyana. The Summit,...

Manager for the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) National Energy Poverty Reduction Project, Dane McLean, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

Over 2,200 Hurricane-Hit Homes Wired Under $1B JSIF Energy Project

Customer Care Area Manager at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Le-Var Allen (standing left), makes a presentation during the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting in Morant Bay on June 16. Seated (from left) are Councillor Levan Freeman (partially hidden); Mayor of Port Maria and Chairman of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; Chairman/Councillor Everton Garvey; and Chief Engineering Officer, Dwayne Johnson.

JPS Strengthening Systems Ahead of Hurricane Season

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent launch of Sutherland Jamaica's renewable energy initiative at the company’s Red Hills Road head office in Kingston.

Gov’t Committed to Transforming Energy Architecture to Drive Down Costs – PM

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), join's FLOW Jamaica executives at the launch event for the island's first 5G network at the company's head office on Half Way Tree, St. Andrew on Thursday (June 11). Seated from left are: Head of Marketing, Latoy Lawrence; Vice President and General Manager, Stephen Price; and Senior Director, Liberty Business, operators of Flow, Charles Manus.

Flow’s 5G Rollout A National Development Moment – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, presents a statement to Parliament on Wednesday (June 10).

2 weeks ago Energy

All Processes on New Electricity License in Progress

Discussions with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company for a new electricity licence are under way, and the necessary legal, policy and stakeholder consultation processes are progressing. The Green Paper on Electricity Sector Reform is also on track for completion in July, with Cabinet submission expected later that month. The update was provided by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications,...

2 weeks ago Energy

Energy Expert to Assess Findings and Reports Submitted By JPS

The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications will be engaging a world-renowned energy expert to assess the findings and reports submitted by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company in relation to the all-island outage experienced on June 5. The expert will also assess the recommendations made by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon....

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.

2 weeks ago EnergyParliament

Corrective Actions Arising from All-Island Blackout Must Be Treated with Urgency – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the recommendations and corrective actions arising from the all-island power outage on June 5 must be treated with urgency to strengthen Jamaica's electricity system. “I have made it clear to the JPS (Jamaica Public Service) that this incident cannot simply become another report on a shelf,” he said. “Jamaica’s electricity...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens keenly as Jamaica Public Service (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant (centre), responds to a question, during a press conference at the JPS Corporate Office in Kingston on Saturday (June 6). Also pictured is Director-General at the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt.

3 weeks ago Energy

JPS Working to Restore Power to Over 10,000 Customers

The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is working to restore electricity to just over 10,000 customers across the island, following disruptions caused by inclement weather. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant, made the disclosure during a press conference at the JPS Corporate Office in Kingston on Saturday (June 6). JPS teams worked throughout Friday night to restore...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the Jamaica Public Service

3 weeks ago Energy

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is to submit a preliminary incident report on the all-island power outage that ran from Friday night (June 5) into Saturday morning (June 6) to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) on Monday (June 8). A comprehensive report on the incident will also become due within 30 days of the restoration of power. Minister of...

3 weeks ago EnergyTelecommunicationsTransport

Foundation Offers Open Door University Scholarship for Students in St. Thomas

Eligible persons in Lyssons, St. Thomas, and surrounding communities are being encouraged to apply for the Open Door University Scholarship, which offers up to $300,000 towards tertiary studies. The scholarship is open to persons over 17 years old who are enrolled full-time with a grade point average of 2.8 or above. They must have an official acceptance letter and academic...

Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, participates in the breaking of ground for the US$25 million SANA commercial development on Thursday (May 28) at the South Avenue site in Kingston. He is joined by (from left), Chairman of Money Masters Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments Limited (MMREIF), Michael McNaughton; Former Prime Minister, Bruce Golding; Chairman of Money Masters- REIF South Development Limited, Ewan Straw; President of Money Masters Limited, Claudette Crooks; Investor, Adolph Stamp; and Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

4 weeks ago EnergyScienceTelecommunicationsTransport

Gov’t Facilitating Responsible Private Sector Investments

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is committed to facilitating responsible private sector investments that strengthen infrastructure, modernise urban areas, create jobs, and improve the lives of people. The Minister, who was addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the SANA commercial development at the project site at South Avenue, Kingston on Thursday (May 28), said...