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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

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...

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.

Jamaica Committed to Reducing Carbon Footprint – Minister Williams

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.

PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams at Liguanea Plains Rotary Club Installation

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 (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

7 years ago Energy

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...

7 years ago 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...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives, on July 2.

7 years ago 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...

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.

7 years ago Energy

Cabinet Approves Re-Establishment of Jamaica Energy Council

Cabinet has approved the re-establishment of the Jamaica Energy Council, a national decision-making body, to see to the continuity of policy and sustainable development of the island’s energy sector. The Council will be chaired by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, and will include representatives from various organisations. “The Council aims to facilitate consensus and minimise the...

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.

7 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

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’....

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.

7 years ago 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...

(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the Petrojam Review Committee

7 years ago 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...