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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

The Government’s drive to further reduce the public-sector energy bill is being accelerated during the 2019/20 fiscal year with the implementation of several projects under the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme, valued at more than $1 billion. Science, Energy and...
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.
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.

Minister Williams Breaks Ground For FosRich’s New Warehouse
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.
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.

Preparations Advanced For Regional Energy Meeting Next February
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.
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.

Gov’t Expanding Energy Sector To Generate More Jobs
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the Spectrum Management Authority
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the Spectrum Management Authority's (SMA) G5 Symposium on Friday (October 11) at the S Hotel, Montego Bay.

SMA Urged to Increase Efficiency in Managing Spectrum

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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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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), listens keenly to President of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Emanuel DaRosa (second left), during a tour of Paradise Park Solar Farm in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on October 2. Also on the tour (from left) are 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

OUR Hails Operations At Paradise Solar Farm

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is hailing the inauguration of the Paradise Solar Farm in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, as a historic moment in Jamaica’s energy landscape. Addressing stakeholders at the solar farm on October 2, Deputy Director General of the OUR, Cheryl Lewis, said the agency is especially pleased with the significant role it played in bringing the farm to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paradise Park Solar Farm in Westmoreland, Romain Desrousseaux, during a tour on October 2. At left is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EnergyPrime Minister

PM Says Government Is Fully Committed To Investing In Cleaner Energy Sources

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is fully committed to investing in cleaner energy sources as a way of protecting the environment while making the economy more competitive. Mr. Holness, who was giving the keynote address at the inauguration of Paradise Park Solar Farm in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on October 2, said it is against this background...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a light moment with Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds, during the MPC Renewable Energy Forum, held on Tuesday (October 1), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
EducationEnergy

Bidder Chosen For Schools Energy Efficiency Project

A bidder has been chosen for the Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pilot project, and is now awaiting final approval from the Cabinet. This project is expected to reduce the electricity cost to public schools by 40 to 70 per cent. “The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) tendered this opportunity in 2018 and a preferred bidder...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a light moment with Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds, during the MPC Renewable Energy Forum, held on Tuesday (October 1), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Energy

Seventy Net Billing Licences Issued Since January

Seventy net billing licences have been issued to power suppliers since the start of the year, bringing to 800 the total number of licences that have been approved since the arrangement started in 2012. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during her opening remarks at the MPC Renewable Energy Forum, held on Tuesday (October...
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