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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. (JIS FIle Photo)

Malvern Branch Library Gets Solar Power System

A state-of-the-art solar system has been installed at the Malvern Branch Library in St. Elizabeth, which is expected to significantly reduce the library’s monthly electricity bill. Renewable energy investor, BMR Energy, donated the system, which was officially commissioned into service...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a cheque valued at $100,000, representing a donation from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to Jamaica Reach to Recovery, an affiliate of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS). The cheque was handed over at the Minister’s New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 28). Also pictured are Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes (left), and Chairman of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Carolind Graham.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Hands Over $100,000 Donation From Universal Service Fund To Jamaica Reach To Recovery

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GER To Be Fully Established As An MSET Department November 1

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Applications Open All Year For Government Electrical Regulator

Member of Parliament for South East St. St. Catherine, Robert Miller.

Myrtle Way Residents To Have Electricity, Water In Their Homes

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is inviting stakeholders to attend the Government Electrical Regulator public consultations scheduled for September 28-29.

5 years ago Energy

MSET Inviting Electricians And Inspectors To Consultations

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) is inviting all electricians and electrical inspectors to participate in the public consultation series for the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) being held September 28 and 29. The GER, formerly the Board of Examiners (Licensing of Electricians) is being established following the passing of the Electricity Act, 2015, which governs the local electrical...

5 years ago Energy

Gov’t Electrical Regulator App Slated to Go Live on Nov. 1

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) application (app) is in the second phase of development and is expected to become available to the public on November 1. In accordance with the Electricity Act (2015), the app, which was initiated under the GER organisational buildout, aims to develop user interfaces to facilitate online licensing of electrical inspectors, registration of electricians, and enrollment...

5 years ago Energy

Compulsory Registration For Traders Of Energy-Efficient Appliances

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 Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), listens to Training Coordinator and Engineer at Wigton Windfarm Renewable Energy Training Laboratory in Manchester, Sanjay Simmonds, during a tour of the Wigton Windfarm Renewable Energy Training Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester, on Wednesday (July 7).

5 years ago Energy

Wigton Windfarm Commended For Contribution To Renewable Energy

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is commending Wigton Windfarm for its contribution to the island’s renewable energy thrust. The Minister was addressing a press briefing after a tour of Wigton Windfarm’s Renewable Energy Training Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester, on Wednesday (July 7). “What we are doing here is inviting Jamaica and...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the ceremony for the official handover of the

5 years ago Energy

Gov’t To Save $54 Million Annually From Energy Efficiency Systems At Public Health Facilities

The Government is projected to save an estimated $54 million annually from the installation of solar energy and energy efficiency systems at six public health facilities across the island. These are National Chest Hospital, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre and Bellevue Hospital in St. Andrew; Black River Hospital, St. Elizabeth; May Pen Hospital, Clarendon; and the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital...

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Energy Minister promises greater support for tanker drivers

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...

(From left) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, and Managing Director, Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Yago Castro sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday (June 22) at Jamaica House.

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Gov’t And Carib Cement Sign MOU To Use End-Of-Life Tyres As Fuel Source

The Government of Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) for the entity to use end-of-life pneumatic tyres in the cement-production process. Under the arrangement, CCCL will convert used tyres at the landfills into an alternative source of fuel, thereby reducing costs and making a positive impact on the environment. Prime Minister, the...