Persons who breach the country’s laws pertaining to the petroleum industry will soon face harsher penalties and increased fines. Speaking at yesterday’s (October 25) sitting of the House of Representatives,...

The Government has commenced discussions with petroleum marketing companies and other players within the industry regarding compensation for motorists who were affected by contaminated gas last year. This was disclosed...

The Government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica. Speaking at the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) Border Security Seminar, held recently at the National...

Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31. The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will mark the occasion by coordinating visits to primary and secondary schools across...

The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the Jamaica Public Service...

More than 200 delegates from 20 countries are expected in the island for the 14th annual Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference, which takes place at the Secrets Resort...

The Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) has enabled a number of state entities to effect essential operational changes in order to conserve energy. The programme’s objective, which aims...

When Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) began operating its 36-megawatt wind farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, a few months ago, the facility became Jamaica’s largest private sector renewable energy project. Minister...