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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).
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).

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...
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).
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).

Proposed Law Will Address Activities Related to Emerging LNG Sector
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).

SRC Upgrades Equipment to Assist Manufacturers
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivering a statement (FILE) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 31.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivering a statement (FILE) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 31.

$24.5 Million For Consumers Affected by Contaminated Petrol
Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal, (second left); Operator of the Texaco Mountain View service station, Annette Wong-Lee (second right); and Government Senator, Aubyn Hill (right); cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of the service station on July 31. At left is Chief Executive Officer, GB Energy Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido.
Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal, (second left); Operator of the Texaco Mountain View service station, Annette Wong-Lee (second right); and Government Senator, Aubyn Hill (right); cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of the service station on July 31. At left is Chief Executive Officer, GB Energy Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido.

Petroleum (Downstream Activities) Act Being Modernised

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses reporters following a tour of BMR Jamaica Wind in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on July 26.
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Jamaica Committed to Reducing Carbon Footprint – Minister Williams

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...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses attendees at a ceremony on Friday (July 19) to officially commission into service, New Fortress Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal, just off the coast of Old Harbour Bay in St. Catherine. The actual structure is shown on a banner in the background.
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PM Says Newly Commissioned LNG Terminal Will Reduce Energy Costs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly commissioned Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal,demonstrates that the country is conscious about protecting the environment, and is committed to reducing energy costs. He also argues that this now establishes Jamaica as a premier liquified natural gas (LNG) hub. Mr. Holness was speaking at a ceremony on Friday (July 19), to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), makes a point to Managing Director of Von’s Motor and Company, John Von Strolley (right), while enjoying his ride on a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Jamaica Urban Transit (JUTC) bus, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), today (July 19). Also enjoying the ride is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams. Occasion was an experimental tour on the JUTC/LNG bus from the OPM to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The bus company is finalising a pilot project for a roll-out in September of several buses using LNG.
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PHOTO: Prime Minister Holness on JUTC LNG Bus

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), makes a point to Managing Director of Von’s Motor and Company, John Von Strolley (right), while enjoying his ride on a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Jamaica Urban Transit (JUTC) bus, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), today (July 19). Also enjoying the ride is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology,...
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Hon. Fayval Williams, MP, Minister of Education, Youth and Information
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Energy Council Will Ensure Sustainable Development of Sector – Minister Williams

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the reconvening of the Jamaica Energy Council will ensure the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector. She was addressing stakeholders prior to a tour of Massy Gas Products Jamaica Limited’s facility in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 5. Mrs. Williams noted that the Council, which will function as...
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Energy

Energy Minister Says Businesses Must Adapt to Change

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says businesses must be flexible and adaptable to change, in order to stay relevant. The Minister, who was speaking to petroleum dealers at Total Dealers’ Convention 2019, at the Melia Braco Resort, Trelawny, on July 3, said companies should also see themselves as “living breathing systems” that adjust and are able...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.
Energy

Venezuelan Company Seeks Compensation for Petrojam Shares

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Petróleos de Venezuela (PDV) has brought a compensation claim against the Government of Jamaica over the retake of the company’s 49 per cent shares in Petrojam. She made the disclosure following the tabling of the Report on the strategic review of the State-owned oil refinery. Mrs. Williams was responding to...
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