West Indies Petroleum CEO says high energy costs are stifling economic growth in the region

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Golding defends decision to temporarily withdraw from joint select committee reviewing Jamaica’s transition to a republic

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Golding criticizes Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, led by PM Holness for its alleged poor performance

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Westmoreland police urge citizens to report unauthorized events

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Inmate charged with murder following deadly altercation at St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre earlier this month

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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JUTC to launch Linstead to Spanish Town route

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Opposition calls on government to ban red dye number 3

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says some tourism workers will now receive full gratuity payment

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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Small Business Association president calls for more targeted interventions to assist small businesses

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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New Red Stripe Experience at Rick’s Café in Negril to create 140 jobs

By Markelia Rumble

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Petroleum Limited Charles Chambers has called for an urgent regional approach to tackle the Caribbean’s crippling energy costs.

Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange regional conference, Chambers stressed that current pricing structures suffocate economic growth in the Caribbean.

Citing Jamaica as an example, the executive shared that Jamaicans pay $6 per gallon for fuel compared to $2.50 in the United States.

He said the region must leverage public-private partnerships to address the high energy costs.

The industry executive further called for a strategic shift in how energy infrastructure projects are developed.

He emphasized the role of collaboration, local expertise, and investment.

 

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