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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.

PHOTOS: Senator Samuda Tours South Jamaica Power Company

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.

Government Plan to Introduce New Energy Sources

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

Petrojam Adopts a Clinic

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.

Jamaica Must Move Closer to Energy Independence – Senator Samuda

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.

Jamaica Moves Closer to Cashless Society with MyCash Digital Wallet

General Manager, Trade and Commercial Lending Division, National Export-Import (EX-IM) of Jamaica, Winston Lawson, addressing Thursday’s (February 23) launch of the entity’s energy loan product. The launch was held at the bank’s offices in Kingston.

3 years ago Energy

EX-IM Bank Launches Solar Energy Solutions Business Loan

Small and medium-sized business operators looking to procure solar energy solutions can acquire a medium-term loan from the National Export-Import (EX-IM) Bank of Jamaica to finance this undertaking. Borrowers can secure between a minimum of $5 million to a maximum $50 million at an interest rate of 7.5 per cent. The bank has already earmarked funds to finance up to...

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024EnergyFinance & Public ServiceParliament

$967.1M Budgeted to Continue Govt’s Energy Management and Efficiency Programme

Implementation of the Government’s energy management and efficiency programme will continue during the new fiscal year with a $967.17 million allocation. The sum is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), aims to drive energy management and efficiency in government facilities...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech during Tuesday’s (February 14) Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Tuesday (February 14).

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Government Updating National Energy Policy

The Government is updating the National Energy Policy (2009-2030) to ensure that it reflects global and local changes and positions the energy sector to become a more secure, sustainable, clean and reliable sector over the next 30 years. The updated Policy will also provide guidance towards achieving the target of 50 per cent renewables within the electricity sector. This was...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

3 years ago EnergyForeign Affairs

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 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. “We encourage elevation on the G-20 agenda of similar pragmatic policies and programmes supportive of energy transition by fiscally constrained developing countries,”...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign to mark the official opening of the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Managing Director, Coore

3 years ago Energy

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 FESCO Service Station on the Mandela Highway in Kingston. Since the company began operating its dealer-owned stations in February 2013, it has made a remarkable transformation and is currently valued at $2.8 billion. Minister of...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference of the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House in Kingston.

3 years ago EducationEnergy

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, said that the trial will take place in 30 institutions in the first quarter of 2023 “and then, depending on the results, that will be something we would look to scale across our schools.” She...

(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

3 years ago Energy

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 Jamaicans. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said it will be used as a medium to long-term option. “It is something that we believe that any country, like Jamaica, would have to...