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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

PHOTO: Prime Minister Holness on JUTC LNG Bus
Hon. Fayval Williams, MP, Minister of Education, Youth and Information
Hon. Fayval Williams, MP, Minister of Education, Youth and Information

Energy Council Will Ensure Sustainable Development of Sector – Minister Williams
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.

Venezuelan Company Seeks Compensation for Petrojam Shares
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 2. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 2. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Cabinet Approves Re-Establishment of Jamaica Energy Council

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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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Chemistry Teacher at Cornwall College, Delta Wright (centre, front row), is presented with overall champions trophy in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition, by Acting PCJ Group General Manager, Brian Richardson (second right). The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 28). Others (from left, front row) are: PCJ Director, Danville Davidson; and members of the winning Cornwall College team - Deputy Head Boy, Brandon Gilbert, and Jevaun Johnson. Looking on (back row) are other students of the school.
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Over $3M in Cash and Prizes Awarded in PCJ Schools Energy Competition

Over $3 million in cash and prizes were awarded to the top performers in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition. Approximately 90 students, aged six to 19, from primary and high schools islandwide participated in this year’s renewal, which was held under the theme - ‘Using Natural Resources to Generate Renewable Energy at Your School’....
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams speaking at a press conference held at Jamaica House on June 27, to reveal the findings of the Petrojam review committee.
Energy

Steps Being Taken To Implement Auditor General’s Recommendations On Petrojam

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says steps are being taken to implement the recommendations from the Auditor General’s Report on Petrojam. She said that focus will be placed on providing greater oversight of the State-owned refinery and ensuring that there is strict adherence to the procurement guidelines. “The Auditor General found that [the Ministry] and parent...
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(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the Petrojam Review Committee
Energy

Petrojam Report to be Tabled and Debated in Parliament

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Report on the strategic review of the State-owned oil refinery Petrojam will be tabled and debated in Parliament. He noted that Cabinet has considered the Report but has not yet come to any conclusions. “The report will be made public… and we will gauge public opinion, engage the public in this...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17 at the agency’s head office, in Kingston. (FILE)
EnergyTechnology

Smart Streetlight Programme to Reduce Energy Cost

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the smart streetlight programme will assist in reducing the country’s energy cost as well as provide support in crime-fighting. “We are making bold moves towards the Smart Streetlight Programme in which we envision streetlights with the capability to dim when necessary, accommodate video surveillance and be metered, so that the...
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EnergyTransport

JGRA Commended for Campaign to Reduce Crashes

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers’ Association (JGRA) for its continued thrust to reduce fatalities on the nation’s roadways. Speaking at the JGRA’s Road Safety Month launch and Blood Drive at the FESCO Gas Station in Lydford, St. Ann, on June 5, Mrs. Williams acknowledged the efforts of the association in...
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Energy

Minister Says Energy Infrastructure Modernisation Will Reduce Carbon Emission

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Jamaica’s programme of energy infrastructure modernisation and diversification is expected to significantly reduce the carbon emission growth over time. “We are aware that energy is a crucial aspect of the climate change agenda, and through our many energy initiatives, Jamaica is committed to mitigating the equivalent of about 1.1 million...
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