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...

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...

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...

A refund of $24.5 million is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered material damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 31. The compensation to motorists is based on recommendations...

The Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act is being modernised to regulate the quality of fuel supplied in Jamaica. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, in a speech delivered by Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal, at the grand opening of the Texaco Mountain View service station in St. Andrew on July 31....

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the country is fully committed to reducing its carbon footprint, so as to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. She said that part of the process involves incorporating more renewable sources in the local energy mix. “We are seeing hotter climate, we are seeing more frequent storms, we are...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), is greeted by Past Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7020, Novelet Deans, during the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains' installation banquet at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew, on July 27. Minister Williams was the keynote speaker.