New Fortress Energy to Spend More Than $200 Million to Construct LNG Terminal
American company, New Fortress Energy LLC, will invest more than $200 million to construct a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Jamaica. The facility is …
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PCJ Installs Energy-Saving Equipment at Six Irrigation Facilities
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has invested $22 million in the installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) six …
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Discussions Ongoing for Solar Assembly Plant in Jamaica
The Government is currently in discussions with Cuban and Chinese interests, about the possible establishment of a solar assembly plant in Jamaica. Science, Technology, Energy …
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Energy Minister Highlights Measures to Deter Persons From Stealing Electricity
The Government is undertaking a combination of measures to deter persons from stealing electricity across the island. These include the imposition of tougher penalties for …
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Jamaica Poised to Become Top User of Renewable Energy
State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson, says Jamaica is poised to become the top user of renewable energy …
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Energy Ministry Promoting Culture of Conservation Among Youth
The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is promoting energy conservation and efficiency among the nation’s youth through its annually staged Caribbean Community and …
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Gov’t to Make Announcement on Net Billing in Two Weeks
The Government will, in another two weeks, make an announcement on the way forward in terms of the net billing arrangement with the Jamaica Public …
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$20 Billion Invested in Renewable Energy Sector
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said Jamaica has attracted an investment of over $20 billion in renewable energy projects, which …
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Country’s 235th Computer Access Point Opens in Mandeville
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on Friday (November 6), formally opened Jamaica’s 235th Community Access Point (CAP) at the Mandeville Craft …
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60 Young Caribbean Entrepreneurs Attend Boot Camp
Sixty young Caribbean entrepreneurs are participating in a one-week boot camp that will equip them with basic business and product development tools and techniques necessary …
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Jamaica Ripe For Foreign Direct Investment
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining the Hon. Phillip Paulwell said the US$89 million 36.3 megawatt wind farm being developed at Potsdam, Malvern in …
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Residents of Central Manchester Receive Electricity
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol) is currently developing the appropriate expertise to enable the delivery …
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International Hydrogen Conference Opens at UTech
Jamaica has joined the international community in a clear thrust towards the advancement of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for the future. On Tuesday …
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Steady Growth In Renewable Energy Sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, said there has been a steady expansion of the country’s …
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Govt Aiming to make Jamaica Regional Leader for Renewable Energy
The Government is aiming to make Jamaica the leading country in the Caribbean in the use of renewable energy, while significantly reducing energy use across …
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Science and Technology the Main Focus in November
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says November will be more active in terms of getting Jamaicans to appreciate the role …
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PCJ Provides $12 Million A/C System for Annotto Bay Hospital
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has invested $12 million in upgrading the air-conditioning system, which serves the operating theatre suites and the accident and …
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Companies Urged To Diversify and Improve Energy Efficiency
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is encouraging private sector companies to diversify their energy sources and become …
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Paulwell Urging Students to Do STEM Subjects
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is again calling for more Jamaican students to pursue subjects in the areas of science, …
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Gov’t Targeting Increased Power Generation from Renewable Energy Sources
The Government is targeting a further increase in the percentage of the national power grid’s electricity generated from renewable energy sources. State Minister for Science, …
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