The promise by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company to deliver lower energy prices to consumers with the conversion of its Bogue, St. James plant to liquefied natural gas (LNG) is almost a reality. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JPS, Kelly Tomblin, said this should be fully realised by the middle of August this year. On a recent tour...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-Gov Jamaica Limited, Herman Athias, says his Agency continues to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the nation’s Government agencies, 30 years later. “This organisation continues to make contributions with applications that deliver a much better and timely quality of service to our citizens. In that regard, it enhances the productivity of the country. We...

The Government is to procure contraband detection machinery and equipment this fiscal year, as it moves to strengthen the island’s customs control and security. A sum of $2.58 billion has been allocated under the Fiscal Administration Modernisation Programme for the project, as outlined in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House. The overall objective of the programme is...

Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, has welcomed the installation of a 300-kilowatt solar energy generating system at Rainforest Seafoods Limited’s Freeport, St. James location. “Today is indeed a good day for Rainforest, the private sector, and for Jamaica’s energy sector overall,” he said, while addressing the commissioning ceremony on Thursday (April 21). “I am heartened...

The Government is to spend $192 million this fiscal year for youth employment in the digital and creative industries. Funding for this initiative is to come from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The funds have been set aside in the 2016/2017 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Implemented by the Energy, Science and Technology...

Work is to continue on the development of an Energy Services Company (ESCO) Industry in Jamaica with a further budgetary allocation of $2.1 million this fiscal year. The funds have been made available in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, which got underway in April 2012, is being implemented by the Ministry of...

Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the final report from an investigation into contaminated gas discovered at several service stations last year, is complete and will be released soon. Dr. Wheatley made the disclosure during a keynote address at the half yearly meeting of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), held at the Knutsford...