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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Protocolary Session of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in Washington DC on November 27.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Protocolary Session of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in Washington DC on November 27.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Further Diversifying Jamaica’s Energy Mix

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to further diversifying Jamaica’s energy mix in a bid to achieving 50 per cent power generation from renewable sources by 2030. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the...

PM Holness Signs Energy Cooperation Framework with US Treasury Department
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds (left), converses with JN Fund Managers Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans, during Tuesday’s (November 13) Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. The forum was jointly hosted by JN Fund Managers Limited, and German asset and investment management firm, MPC Capital.
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds (left), converses with JN Fund Managers Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans, during Tuesday’s (November 13) Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. The forum was jointly hosted by JN Fund Managers Limited, and German asset and investment management firm, MPC Capital.

DBJ Has Provided Over $3 Billion for Energy Projects
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).

Hospitals to Benefit from US$5.35-Million Energy-Saving Project
The 50-foot wind turbines at Wigton Wind Farm in Rose Hill, South Manchester. Wigton has commissioned Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) to build a drone that can be used to inspect the turbines.
The 50-foot wind turbines at Wigton Wind Farm in Rose Hill, South Manchester. Wigton has commissioned Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) to build a drone that can be used to inspect the turbines.

CMU to Build Drone to Inspect Wigton Wind Turbines

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A section of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart Jamaica plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth.
Energy

JISCO/Alpart Giving Back to Communities

The Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart bauxite company, located in Nain, St. Elizabeth, is giving back to the various communities in which it operates. Public Relations Officer, Julian Keane, tells JIS News that the company supports more than 70 districts in St. Elizabeth and Manchester through education, sports, healthcare, agriculture, and general community development. “We have our mining operations...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), presents winner of the Jamaica Solar Challenge, Ryan Bent, with a trophy for composing a song to communicate the benefits of solar energy. Mr. Bent also received a $75,000 cash prize. Occasion was a ceremony to commission solar photovoltaic panels into operation at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on October 16. At left is Director of Solar Head of State, James Ellsmoor.
Energy

Jamaica on Track to Achieve 30 Per Cent Energy from Renewables

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is on track to achieve 30 per cent of its electricity from renewables within two years. This will surpass the target in the National Energy Policy for renewables to account for no less than 20 per cent of the country’s energy mix by 2030. “We now have a combined supply of...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
Energy

Cabinet Approves Contracts for Supply of Petrol and Medical Gases

Three contracts valued more than $269 million have been approved by Cabinet for the supply and delivery of petrol and medical gases, and for the rehabilitation of the Gayle multipurpose centre in St. Mary. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during yesterday’s (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Of...
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PCJ Competition Flyer
Energy

Registration for PCJ Energy Competition Closes Sept. 30

September 30 is the deadline for registration for the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) 2018 Energy Champion Competition. Project Manager for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme at the PCJ, Jody Grizzle, told JIS News that this second staging of the competition has seen over 100 per cent increase in enrolment, with more than 40 public-sector entities registered, so far....
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Chief Executive Officer of the Petro-Caribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes.
PetroCaribe

Jamaica Benefits from Petro-caribe Arrangement

The PetroCaribe arrangement has resulted in the financing of projects worth US$5 billion over the past 13 years. Chief Executive Officer of the Petro-Caribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes, made the announcement while speaking at a ceremony held yesterday (September 6) at the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, 10-12 North Parade, Kingston, for the 203rd anniversary of the Jamaica Letter written...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), discusses the progress of work for the construction the Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) 190 megawatt (MW) power plant in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, with JPS President and Chief Executive Officer, Emanuel DaRosa. Mr. Holness was on a tour of the project site on Tuesday (August 21).
EnergyPrime Minister

‘Renaissance Project’ Can Potentially Spur Increased Investments in Jamaica – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 190 megawatt (MW) power plant being constructed by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, is an ideal example of a well-managed project that can potentially spur increased local and foreign direct investments. “It sends a very good signal to the international community about the state of...
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General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Winston Watson (second left) and Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, Sujae Boswell (right), with students who have received scholarships from the company for their outstanding performances in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) examinations, during a luncheon held on August 17 at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator and Resource Centre, in Kingston. They are (from left): Alton Brown, Shamoya Williams, Abigail Daley and Jaydon Green.
EducationEnergy

Petrojam Awards Scholarships to GSAT High Achievers

Four students, two each from Greenwich All-Age and St. Andrew Primary Schools in South West St. Andrew, will be at ease when they begin their high school journey in September, as their school related expenses will be taken care of by Petrojam. The oil refinery company have awarded them scholarships for their outstanding performances in the recent Grade Six Achievement...
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