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Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral (retd.) Peter Brady and Director General, Marine Safety and Security at Transport Canada, Joanna Manger, sign a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from Jamaica and Canada to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags, at the International Maritime Organization Headquarters, in London, recently. Witnessing the signing are Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, Michelle Toering Sanders (left, standing) and Acting Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Patrice Laird Grant.

Jamaica and Canada Sign Reciprocal Agreement for Employment of Seafarers

Jamaica and Canada have signed a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from both countries to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags. The agreement was signed recently at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization...

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Procurement Information Session for Independent Power Producers Aug. 25

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.

Reckless PPV Drivers Should Not be Allowed to Switch Owners Easily – Minister Vaz

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 27).

House Approves Order for Five-Year Extension on Bauxite Industry Fuel Concession

Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).

Cabinet Approves Replacement of Aging Power Plants

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

3 years ago EnergySectoral Debate 2023/24

Expressions of Interest Invited to Supply Up to 100 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

An advertisement has been published inviting ‘Expressions of Interest for the supply of up to 100 megawatts (MW) of Energy Generation from Renewable Energy-Based Power Generation Facilities on Build Own and Operate (BOO) Basis’. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl.

3 years ago EnergySectoral Debate 2023/24

Legislation to Be Spearheaded By MSET

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) is aiming to have the Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act and its Regulations in effect by the end of this financial year. This would incorporate Petroleum Codes that had been developed and approved by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Standards Council through a consultative process marshalled by a consultant engaged under the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre) looks at something being pointed out by Chairman, South Jamaica Power Company, Mohamed Majeed (left). Occasion was a tour of the company

3 years ago Energy

PHOTOS: Senator Samuda Tours South Jamaica Power Company

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre) looks at something being pointed out by Chairman, South Jamaica Power Company, Mohamed Majeed (left). Occasion was a tour of the company's facility located at Moores Pen in Old Harbour, St. Catherine recently. Looking on is Plant Manager, Noel Watson.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is shown a product by Managing Director, RSS Natural Delights, Ronnetta Crooks Allen (left), at the opening of Expo Jamaica 2023, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 27. To the Prime Minister’s right is Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

3 years ago Energy

Government Plan to Introduce New Energy Sources

The Government is looking to introduce new energy sources that will make power generation in Jamaica more reliable, available, and affordable. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Expo Jamaica 2023, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 27, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government has embarked on a path to ensure that 50...

3 years ago Energy

Petrojam Adopts a Clinic

Petrojam Limited has committed $1 million annually for the next three years to the Montego Bay Type 5 Health Centre, under the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the two parties, recently, at the St. James-based facility, formalising the arrangement. Along with the financial assistance, the nation’s oil refinery company...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), addresses the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica’s Policy and Regulatory Masterclass – The Climate Approach, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, on March 30. Others (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Council of Canada, Jacob Irving; Chair, Energy Council of Canada, Howard Shearer and Partner, Gowling WLG (Toronto), Ian Mondrow.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnergy

Jamaica Must Move Closer to Energy Independence – Senator Samuda

It is critical for Jamaica to move closer to energy independence, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. “It is the only way you are going to build that pillar that eventually your economy can be built on,” Senator Samuda emphasised. The Minister was speaking at the High Commission...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the official launch of the MyCash digital wallet by Paymaster, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston, on March 28.

3 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Jamaica Moves Closer to Cashless Society with MyCash Digital Wallet

Jamaica is steadily moving closer to becoming a cashless society with the recent official launch of MyCash, a digital wallet by Paymaster. Speaking at the event on March 28, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Daryl Vaz, hailed the newly confirmed FinTech organisation for providing another option for accessing digital financial...