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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left); and US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, being interviewed by journalists at the Solar Power International (SPI) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States, on September 23.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left); and US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, being interviewed by journalists at the Solar Power International (SPI) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States, on September 23.

Energy Minister Pleased With Level Of Investor Interest In Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is heartened by the level of investor interest in Jamaica expressed by participants in the 2019 Solar Power International (SPI) conference. “It tells us that more people know about...
Electric cars being recharged at a charging station in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Electric cars being recharged at a charging station in Salt Lake City, Utah.

JPS To Roll Out Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles Early 2020
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), greets Vice President, Marketing, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Godfrey Boyd (left), during the JIE
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), greets Vice President, Marketing, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Godfrey Boyd (left), during the JIE's Engineers’ Week Conference at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 17). Sharing the moment is JIE President, Christopher Hamilton.

Government Electrical Regulator To Begin Operations Shortly
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) is presented with artwork by President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Christopher Hamilton (left) and Vice President, Marketing, JIE, Godfrey Boyd. The occasion was the JIE Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference on Tuesday (Sept. 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) is presented with artwork by President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Christopher Hamilton (left) and Vice President, Marketing, JIE, Godfrey Boyd. The occasion was the JIE Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference on Tuesday (Sept. 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Engineering Professionals Contributing To Development Agenda – Minister Williams
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference, hosted by the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), on Tuesday (September 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference, hosted by the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), on Tuesday (September 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston.

Paradise Park Solar Plant To Be Officially Commissioned Soon

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).
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Decision to Subsume PCJ Into Energy Ministry Will Improve Efficiency and Oversight

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Cabinet’s decision to subsume the core functions of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) into the Ministry will result in cost efficiency in operations and allow Government to have a more comprehensive grasp of the nation’s energy sector. “It will remove the disconnect that seems inherent in Ministry/parastatal relationships and...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), speaks to participants at the Jamaica Energy Council Meeting on Friday (September 13), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston. With the Minister are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Carol Palmer (left) and Principal Director, Energy, in the Ministry, Mr. Fitzroy Vidal.
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Government Re-Establishes Jamaica Energy Council

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has re-established the Jamaica Energy Council (JEC), with the objectives of contextualising the energy situation in Jamaica, highlighting the importance of energy to sustain lives, and highlighting its importance for Jamaica to achieve its social and economic goals. The re-establishment became effective on Friday (September 13), during a JEC meeting, held at the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivering a statement (FILE) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 31.
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Energy Minister Says Petrojam Stands Ready To Supply Right Fuel To Ships

As new legislation regulating the sulphur content in marine fuel takes effect in January 2020, Petrojam stands ready to supply 0.5 per cent bunker fuel at the right price and quality to the market. This was stated by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she delivered the keynote address at the Gala Dinner of the Maritime...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), observes as NCB Capital Markets Limited Chief Exective Officer, Steven Gooden (left), greets New Forest Energy’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Guinta, during a bond signing ceremony between the entities at the AC Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 27).
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Jamaicans Have Appetite to Invest in Energy Sector – Minister

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the overwhelming response to the sale of shares in Wigton Windfarm to the public by the Government, clearly demonstrates that Jamaicans have the appetite to invest in the energy sector. The Wigton Initial Public Offer (IPO), which was oversubscribed by $9 billion, saw approximately 31,000 Jamaicans purchasing shares. Additionally, it resulted...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), observes as NCB Capital Markets Limited Chief Exective Officer, Steven Gooden (left), greets New Forest Energy’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Guinta, during a bond-signing ceremony between the entities, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 27).
Energy

Proposed Law Will Address Activities Related to Emerging LNG Sector

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says activities related to Jamaica’s emerging Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector will be addressed under the proposed Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act, being developed by the Government. These, she outlined, include receipt, storage, processing and distribution, adding that “the legislation will also treat with the licensing, construction, and operation of natural gas terminals...
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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).
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SRC Upgrades Equipment to Assist Manufacturers

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has upgraded their equipment in an effort to assist with the reformulation efforts of manufacturers seeking to make their products healthier for consumers. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (August 22), Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, said the Council has spent approximately $100 million on the new equipment. “We are all...
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