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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell.

Strong Take-Up of Renewable Energy Policy

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Government’s policy shift on alternative energy, including the provision of incentives, is resulting in greater use of and investments in renewable options. Under the policy, Government is facilitating access to...
Ian Kelly, Chairman of Wigton Windfarm (second left) and Ricardo Chocarro, (third right) CEO for Europe & RoW, Gamesa, shake hands to seal the deal after signing contracts valued at US$40 million for the construction of Wigton III, a 24MW expansion to Wigton’s wind farm complex in Manchester. The agreement was signed recently at Gamesa’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Also present at the signing were, (from left) Earl Barrett, Wigton’s General Manager, Winston Watson, Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, (PCJ) as well as Gamesa Executives, Enrique Pedrosa, Director of Sales and Manuel Garmendia, Sales Manager for Latin America.
Ian Kelly, Chairman of Wigton Windfarm (second left) and Ricardo Chocarro, (third right) CEO for Europe & RoW, Gamesa, shake hands to seal the deal after signing contracts valued at US$40 million for the construction of Wigton III, a 24MW expansion to Wigton’s wind farm complex in Manchester. The agreement was signed recently at Gamesa’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Also present at the signing were, (from left) Earl Barrett, Wigton’s General Manager, Winston Watson, Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, (PCJ) as well as Gamesa Executives, Enrique Pedrosa, Director of Sales and Manuel Garmendia, Sales Manager for Latin America.

Wigton Signs US$40 Million Contract for 24 MW Expansion
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Significant Benefits to Flow From CELAC Meeting in China
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, speaking in Llandilo, recently.
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, speaking in Llandilo, recently.

New MP Welcomes Electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 & 6
Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Rev. Garnett Roper addressing residents of Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 on December 23, when electricity was turned on in the area. Rev. Roper said efforts are being made to ensure that the residents of Westmoreland who are now without access to electricity, receive the supply in short order.
Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Rev. Garnett Roper addressing residents of Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 on December 23, when electricity was turned on in the area. Rev. Roper said efforts are being made to ensure that the residents of Westmoreland who are now without access to electricity, receive the supply in short order.

REP to Provide More Service in Westmoreland

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Renewable Energy Projects to Add 78 Megawatts To National Grid

An additional 78 megawatts (MW) of energy are expected to be generated and supplied to the national power grid, through two renewable projects to be undertaken along Jamaica’s south coast. These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a...
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Energy Standards To Be Set For Imported Appliances By BSJ

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Cabinet has accepted a Ministry submission that the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) be empowered to provide certification for energy standards for appliances being imported. Mr. Paulwell said the proposal, which was submitted to Cabinet on January 12, aims to stipulate the minimum energy standard which appliances being imported, must...
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Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (3rd left), is joined by Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz (2nd right), in flicking the switch to officially commission into service electricity for residents of Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on December 23. Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Reverend Garnet Roper; Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Councillor for Northern Savanna-la-Mar, Devon Thomas.
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Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 get Electricity

Electricity has been supplied to more than 60 houses at Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on December 23, officially commissioned the service. The project was undertaken by the Rural Electrification Programme (REP). In his address, the Minister said provision of electricity for the residents of Llandilo Phases 5...
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Limit the Lights this Christmas – PCJ

As Jamaicans adorn their homes with festive lights and other electrical decorations this Christmas, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is appealing to householders to conserve on their use of energy. The entity has embarked on a Christmas campaign from December 1 to 31, aimed at encouraging citizens to use energy efficiently, including turning off lights when not in use....
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Manager for Human Resources/Corporate Services, Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Murie Bennett (left), makes a symbolic presentation of one of three computers to Principal of Jacks Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, Beverley Jones, during a fun-day hosted by the RWSL at the school on Tuesday (December 16).
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Christmas Treat For Jack’s Hill Primary and Infant School

The students and teachers of Jack’s Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew received much-welcome Christmas gifts on Tuesday (December 16), when they were presented with three desktop computers and accompanying software valued at approximately $195,000 by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Chief Executive Officer of USF, Hugh Cross, made the presentation to elated Principal, Beverley Jones. The donation...
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Fall in Oil Price Good News, But Continue To Conserve

Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson, is encouraging consumers to continue to practise energy saving measures, even as world oil prices continue to fall. Crude oil prices have fallen to a record five-year low. Prices have dropped by approximately 40 per cent since the beginning of the year, moving from about US$115 per barrel...
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OAS Deploys Team of Experts to Support Cyber Security Efforts in Jamaica

The Organization of American States (OAS) has deployed a team of experts to Kingston, Jamaica, at the request of the country´s government, to provide cyber security incident management support and to help establish the country’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), as part of a broader initiative by the OAS Cyber Security Program which includes the creation of a National...
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