Importers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors of household refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers and air-conditioning units who intend to sell in the domestic market must have their items registered with the National Energy Efficiency Registration, Testing and Labelling Programme. Registration should be done at https://360.ncra.org.jm where relevant information will be provided to the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). The programme, which...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz has committed greater efforts to support the improvement of employment benefits for the island’s tanker drivers. The tanker drivers are restive following non-payment of salaries and the lack of health coverage, pension plans and other benefits. In addressing the drivers at Petrojam’s loading rack on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Minister Vaz...

Cabinet has appointed new leadership for the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), with a mandate to undertake procurement of new electricity-generation capacity, in accordance with The Electricity Act, 2015. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. Mr. Vaz noted...

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is in the process of consultations for sign-off on the Net Billing Regulations. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. He also informed that the Ministry is preparing drafting instructions for legislative provisions for Power...

An Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has been established to oversee a consultative process on the introduction of electromobility. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. Mr. Vaz said the Council will give oversight and review any policies, legislation...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that leveraging the power of renewable sources for the country’s energy sector is a priority in the creation of a “new Jamaica”. “The anticipated impact will result in less vulnerability to external economic shocks, more immunity from the negative effects of geopolitical tensions, reduced energy prices, 100 per cent electricity...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is advancing legislation and building out the infrastructure that will support and facilitate fulsome electric vehicle (EV) introduction in Jamaica. “As a Government, we are cognisant that electric vehicles are the future, and many global automakers have already begun ramping up their production. We must, therefore, move quickly, both...