Energy Minister, Hon Phillip Paulwell advises that no decision has been arrived at with respect to the divestment of any of the government’s shares in the state oil refinery Petrojam and that if and when an offer is received, the process would be subject to the oversight of the Contractor General and the Government’s Contracts Committee consistent with the divestment...

The Government has strengthened its resolve to protect the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, with the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy. In addition to the strategy, there is the ‘Stop, Think, Connect’ campaign, aimed at public education on ways to protect systems from cyber attacks. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says...

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 be valued at US$600 billion. The Minister informed that action will include the establishment of a Steering Committee to undertake...

The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States Government to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country. The support comes through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed on Wednesday (January 21) at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. The first MoU seeks to make use of unused television...

To simplify the information on the pricing mechanism of Petrojam, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) held a forum on January 22, in Kingston, where its Chairman and senior management team explained the issue, and answered related questions. Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill, led the discussion by giving a perspective on how petroleum refineries operate, and how they make...

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 is even more resolute and committed to continue on its path of energy conservation efficiency and diversification to embrace the...

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 low interest rate loans for businesses and homeowners, to enable them to procure renewable energy systems, particularly for solar devices....