Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell has demanded that the complete Board of Directors of Petrojam Limited meet, investigate and issue a full report into last week's alleged release of noxious fumes from the refinery. On Wednesday November 14, reports of an offensive chemical-type odour from persons in communities upwind of Petrojam prompted an investigation by...

Mr Speaker, I rise to update this Honourable House on matters related to energy, and specifically the matter of LNG. Electricity prices are the most important impediment to economic growth and job creation facing Jamaica today. Mr Speaker, there is no delicate way to repeat this: Jamaica will not move forward with electricity rates of 40 US cents per kilowatt...

INTRODUCTION Let me begin by thanking the constituents of Eastern Kingston and Port Royal for their continued vote of confidence in my leadership and my capacity to represent their interests, and work with them to make the constituency a model of sustainable development. Let me also express a deep appreciation to Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, for...

Mr. Speaker I am pleased to announce the planned restart of operations of UC Rusal’s Windalco-Kirkvine Works Plant in Manchester beginning July 1 this year. This follows the restart of operations at WINDALCO’s Ewarton plant in St. Catherine last July bringing on board over a thousand jobs. Mr Speaker the very hard and focused work of the Ministry of Energy...

IntroductionMr Speaker, one of the most pressing issues facing our beloved nation today is the need to find solutions to our energy crisis, starting with the implementation of our National Energy Policy. Let me from the outset indicate that this Administration is committed to affording our nation the prospect of cheaper and more environmentally friendly sources of energy. Additionally, energy...