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...

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...

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, has welcomed the commissioning into service of electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The project, which was completed recently, was undertaken by the Rural Electrification Programme (REP). Mr. Vaz said the provision of electricity forms part of his development plans for the area, which is one...

Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Reverend Garnett Roper, says efforts are being made to ensure that electricity is provided to the remaining 7 per cent of residents of Westmoreland who do not have access to the utility. Speaking at a ceremony in Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 on December 23, where electricity was officially commissioned into service for...

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...

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....

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...