The sum of $1.3 billion has been earmarked for the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The programme aims to promote energy efficiency in government facilities, and fuel conservation in road transportation by contributing to the avoidance of fuel imports. Originally, the project, which commenced in November 2017 with an end date of November 2023, was...

The main campus of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, is to be fully solarised by August 2025. CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer, who made the disclosure at a recent JIS Think Tank, explained that the project will include the construction of solar photovoltaic (PV) carport power plants, solar PV rooftop power plants and electrical vehicle (EV)...

As the quest for more sustainable power solutions and eco-friendly technologies intensifies, the adoption of nuclear energy and equipment has emerged as a focal point of discussion. For Jamaica, a country heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, the adoption of nuclear energy could mean stabilising electricity costs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and job creation. Director General of the International Centre...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the move to restructure general consumption tax (GCT) on electricity bills for 2025 is part of an overall bigger effort to reduce electricity costs in Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, recently announced the proposed reduction in GCT on electricity from 15 per cent to seven...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae, says his organisation remains steadfast in bridging Jamaica’s digital divide and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Mr. McRae said the USF’s mission is to ensure that all Jamaicans have access to the vital digital tools needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven world, irrespective of their...

Sixty employees of Petrojam Limited were honoured for outstanding service over the past 40 years, at the company’s Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on October 17, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston, Plaques and citations were presented to awardees who have given dedicated service to the company for five to 40 years. An additional seven retirees were also recognised...

The retail company, TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica, has been a pillar in the energy sector, consistently delivering high quality products and services, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. In a speech delivered by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Brian Richardson, at the company’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New...