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Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal (right), addresses the roundtable discussion on electric mobility held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on January 24. At left is Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal (right), addresses the roundtable discussion on electric mobility held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on January 24. At left is Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Electric Mobility Framework Completed

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has completed the electric mobility strategic framework, which will inform the electric vehicle policy for the public transportation sector. Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal, made the disclosure at a roundtable discussion on electric...
A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour
A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour

Jamaica Ready for IMO Sulphur Cap
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), turns the knob on a piece of equipment used in generating solar energy, under the guidance of Service Engineer at Wigton Wind Farm, Joel Lewinson. Occasion was a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, on December 13.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), turns the knob on a piece of equipment used in generating solar energy, under the guidance of Service Engineer at Wigton Wind Farm, Joel Lewinson. Occasion was a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, on December 13.

Government Committed To Shifting From Heavy Fuels To Renewables
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer and President of the Jamaica Public Service Company, Emanuel DaRosa, at the National Energy Policy
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer and President of the Jamaica Public Service Company, Emanuel DaRosa, at the National Energy Policy's 10th Anniversary Symposium at AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 27).

Gov’t To Revise National Energy Policy
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Pan Media, Knolly Moses (left), makes a point during Tuesday’s (November 26) energy retrofit workshop at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Also listening is Project Principal Investigator of the Low Greenhouse Gas Emission: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Jamaica Project, Professor Tara Dasgupta.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Pan Media, Knolly Moses (left), makes a point during Tuesday’s (November 26) energy retrofit workshop at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Also listening is Project Principal Investigator of the Low Greenhouse Gas Emission: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Jamaica Project, Professor Tara Dasgupta.

Gov’t Accelerating Further Reduction In Public-Sector Energy Bill

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right) breaks ground for construction of FosRich Company Limited’s warehouse facility and distribution centre at 76 Molynes Road in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). Also breaking ground (from left) are FosRich Shareholder Representative, Matthew Williams; Chief Executive Officer, FosRich, Cecil Foster; Board Chairman, FosRich, Marion Foster; Trustee, GK Pension Scheme, Terry-Ann Graver; and Managing Director, GW Architects, Garfield Wood.
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Minister Williams Breaks Ground For FosRich’s New Warehouse

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, broke ground on Tuesday (November 19) for FosRich Company Limited’s new warehouse and distribution centre at the entity’s headquarters at 76 Molynes Road in Kingston. Construction of the 30,000 square-foot building will begin in two weeks. FosRich, established in 1993, is a major distributor of lighting, electrical and solar energy products,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas on Wednesday (November 13) at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in New Kingston.
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Preparations Advanced For Regional Energy Meeting Next February

Preparations are in high gear for Jamaica’s hosting of the fourth Ministerial Meeting for the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) on February 27 and 28, 2020. Energy ministers from across the region are expected to converge at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James for the two-day event, which will be chaired by Minister of Science,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), observes as executives of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and University of the West Indies (UWI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise their collaboration on the operation of the JPS/Marubeni Power International Innovation Lab (iLab), which was officially opened during a ceremony at the JPS head office in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 29). The signatories are Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, UWI Mona, Professor Michael Taylor (left), and JPS Chief Operations Officer, Gary Barrow (right). Also looking on (from second left) are Prinicipal, UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber; and JPS President and Chief Executive Officer, Emanuel DaRosa. iLab, which was developed in consultation with the UWI, aims to provide students and university graduates with valuable work experience in the energy industry.
Energy

Gov’t Expanding Energy Sector To Generate More Jobs

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is working to develop the energy sector and infrastructure to enable young persons to secure jobs in the field after obtaining the requisite training and experience. “As Energy Minister, I am passionate about our youth and providing them with opportunities so that they can achieve their full potential;...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the Spectrum Management Authority
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SMA Urged to Increase Efficiency in Managing Spectrum

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has called on the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) to increase efficiency in regulating and managing spectrum for the benefit of Jamaica. She argued that with the advent of next-generation broadband technologies, including 5G, an effectively managed and utilised spectrum will open a world of opportunities for the country. As such, she...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the media at her Ministry’s Press Briefing, held at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 8).
Energy

Ministry Aims To Add 1,500 MW Of New Generation Capacity

In an effort to reduce the cost of energy for consumers in Jamaica, the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is aiming to add 1,500 megawatts (MW) of new generation capacity over the next 20 years, through the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP is a short, medium and long-term plan for Jamaica’s electricity generation sector. It outlines the timelines...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a press briefing held at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 8).
Energy

HR Manager Vacancy At Petrojam To Be Filled Shortly – Minister Williams

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the human resource manager vacancy at the State-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, will soon be filled. “Over the last eight months at Petrojam, there has been a transparent recruitment process for a new human resource manager. We expect that [the manager] will be starting in short order,” she said. Mrs. Williams...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), listens keenly to a point being made by Jamaica Public Service (JPS) President, Emanuel DaRosa (second left), at the inauguration of the Paradise Park Solar Farm in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on October 2. Looking on are (L to R) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, His Worship Bertel Moore; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; Deputy Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Cheryl Lewis; and Custos of Westmoreland, Reverend Canon Hartley Perrin.
Energy

JPS Welcomes Partners To Meet Renewable Energy Needs

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service, Emanuel DaRosa, says the company is looking to increase partnership with independent power producers (IPP) in order to meet the country’s renewable energy needs. He noted that the company has already forged agreements with several entities “who sell electricity to us for distribution to our customers”. The most recent...
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