Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be providing a report next week, detailing the cause of the system breakdown that resulted in an all-island blackout in August. Addressing the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, Mr. Holness informed that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers. Addressing the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, the Prime Minister pointed out that the OUR...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging the private sector to lead the way in research and development, in an effort to foster economic growth in the country. “The Government will create the legislative and policy framework; however, the private sector needs to take up the challenge of investing in research and development,” the...

Persons who breach the country’s laws pertaining to the petroleum industry will soon face harsher penalties and increased fines. Speaking at yesterday’s (October 25) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the country’s Petroleum Act will be amended to effect these changes. “The new set of regulations that are...

The Government has commenced discussions with petroleum marketing companies and other players within the industry regarding compensation for motorists who were affected by contaminated gas last year. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, in a statement to the House of Representatives on October 25. Dr. Wheatley said while the final report...

The Government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica. Speaking at the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) Border Security Seminar, held recently at the National Police College of Jamaica, in St. Catherine, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said protecting the nation’s borders is one of...

Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31. The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will mark the occasion by coordinating visits to primary and secondary schools across the island where presentations will be made to students on the safe use of the Internet. The day is part of Cyber Security Awareness Month activities in October. Head of...