Tag: energy

The policy framework behind energy transition in Jamaica – super-simplified

October 12, 2022

Last week I shared an article by Candice K. Stewart on the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, produced through Climate Tracker’s Caribbean Energy Transition Journalism Programme. Here is a piece by another Climate Tracker Fellow, Tamoy Campbell, who takes a look at Jamaica’s renewable energy goals – “super simplified.” She looks forward to their implementation … More The policy framework behind energy transition in Jamaica – super-simplified

It’s electrifying! IDB and Jamaica’s plan for electric vehicles

October 8, 2021

I must admit – I felt a twinge of envy on hearing last year that Barbados had acquired 33 electric buses. Why can’t Jamaica move forward on this, I wondered? Globally, the electric vehicle market is surging ahead, especially in China, the United States and Europe. President Biden is pushing for 50 percent electric vehicles … More It’s electrifying! IDB and Jamaica’s plan for electric vehicles

The Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition

August 29, 2019

As I write, three outstanding young Jamaicans have been selected to attend the UN Youth Climate Summit on September 21 in New York. I spent some time with two of them recently at a climate change forum in rural Portland. Dainalyn Swaby was one of 100 young activists worldwide who won “Green Tickets.” The Japan Caribbean Climate … More The Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition

Jamaica on Saturday, July 21, 2018: Energy Worries, Dreadlocks Annoyance and Drought Biting

July 21, 2018

I haven’t written a news update since Easter! With so much happening, I should never have left it so long. I can only say that I have been overwhelmed with all kinds of commitments and things that have dragged me away from my regular news focus. Here’s an update for the last week (or perhaps … More Jamaica on Saturday, July 21, 2018: Energy Worries, Dreadlocks Annoyance and Drought Biting

Jamaica’s Net Zero Energy Building: What It’s All About and Why It’s Important

December 12, 2017

Did you know that Jamaica now has the first and only Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) in the Caribbean? We are all concerned about energy savings and efficiency, as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and their impact on climate change. In 2010 buildings accounted for 32 % of total global final energy use and 19 % … More Jamaica’s Net Zero Energy Building: What It’s All About and Why It’s Important

Your Fuel Cost and You: CARICOM Energy Month Continues with Knowledge Webinar

November 15, 2016

We may think theres is nothing at all we can do about the price we pay for gas at the pumps. Well, this may well be true to some extent – but on the other hand, we can get ourselves better informed on the topic. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is currently hosting an energy month … More Your Fuel Cost and You: CARICOM Energy Month Continues with Knowledge Webinar

Katalyxt Business Development Conference 2014: Keeping Youth in Focus

May 10, 2014

Katalyxt, a division of Mint Management & Financial Services Limited that supports the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in Jamaica, will hold its 2014 Business Development Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 14 – 15. The broad theme is “Business Growth Through Increased Innovation and Efficiency,” and there is a … More Katalyxt Business Development Conference 2014: Keeping Youth in Focus

A Brace of Reports: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

September 19, 2013

Two reports from the Contractor General (CG) came floating in on the news yesterday afternoon. Some of us were thinking that Mr. Dirk Harrison had been quiet for a long time; but as an online friend said, if this is what happens when he speaks, we don’t mind long silences (translating from the patois)! OCG … More A Brace of Reports: Wednesday, September 18, 2013