Archive: May 2025

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, has taken issue with what he says is the slow pace at which the Government is conducting consultations surrounding its negotiations for a new Jamaica Public Service (JPS) license.

The current JPS licence is slated to end in July 2027.

However, the Government must signal its intent to discuss the terms of the new electricity licence at least two years before the existing one expires.

That period would be this July.

If this is not done, the licence will continue with the same terms and conditions for another 10 years.

During his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Mr. Paulwell said he has been informed that the Government is still in its preliminary stages of consultation – a process that should have already been completed.

He also expressed concern that the energy council, established in 2012 to address similar issues, has not been convened to provide guidance on the matter.