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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Marketing Manager, Neville Ellis, during Thursday’s (January 22) third and final day of the entity’s 10th Investment and Capital Markets Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Regional Transformation through Innovation and Investments’. Mr. Paulwell, who was one of the main presenters, spoke on the topic: ‘Science and Technology: The Driver of Employment and Regional Transformation and Development’.

More Emphasis on Development of Nutraceutical Industry – Paulwell

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is increasing its focus on developing a “well-ordered” nutraceutical industry. This, he said, is to better position the country to tap into the global nutraceutical market, estimated to...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right); and United States’ Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno (right), sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to provide support in boosting internet access and clean energy, at a function held on Wednesday (Jan. 21), at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. Other signatories (from left) are: Jamaica Country Manager for Microsoft Corporation, George Corbin; and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Hugh Cross.

Gov’t Gets Support to Boost Internet Access and Provide Clean Energy

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), addressing a Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) forum, held January 22 at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston. At left is Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill.

PCJ Explains Pricing Mechanism

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

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.

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Wigton Signs US$40 Million Contract for 24 MW Expansion

Wigton Windfarm Limited, a subsidiary of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has signed a contract valued at approximately US$40 million with the Spanish firm, Gamesa, for the construction of Wigton III, a 24MW expansion of its wind farm complex in Rose Hill, Manchester. Under the agreement, Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, will execute a turnkey construction...

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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...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

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Significant Benefits to Flow From CELAC Meeting in China

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is projecting that “significant benefits” will flow to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, arising out of the meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held in Beijing, China January 8 to 9. The inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum is considered an important event in...

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

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New MP Welcomes Electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 & 6

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), 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...