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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Jamaica is committed to exploring clean and sustainable energy initiatives. He was speaking on Wednesday, January 21, at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston.

Energy Minister Says Goverment Will Continue To Explore Alternative Solutions

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, has emphasised that the Government will continue to explore alternative and renewable energy solutions, despite the recent fall in global oil prices. “Despite the fall in price of energy, Jamaica...

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

Strong Take-Up of Renewable Energy Policy

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)

Significant Benefits to Flow From CELAC Meeting in China

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, speaking in Llandilo, recently.

New MP Welcomes Electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 & 6

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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...

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.

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REP to Provide More Service in Westmoreland

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...

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....

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...