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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) greet United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Noah Nickolas Perry (right) during a courtesy call at the Ministry recently.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP (centre) shares lens time with former and current Board Members and employees of the Universal Service Fund (USF) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Ministry’s office. Minister Vaz presented awards to these individuals in recognition of their contribution to the development of the USF during its seventeen (17) years of existence. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Chief Executive Officer, USF, Mr. Daniel Dawes; former Board Chairman, Mr. Robert Lawrence; former Financial Controller, Ms. Violet Badroe; former Human Resource/Administration Manager, Ms. Juliet Salmon; former Board Chairman, Bishop Wellesley Blair; former Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Hugh Cross; and Driver/Bearer, Mr. Sheldon Lilly.
Minister Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), receives a briefing from Mr. Jonathan Leather, Chief Operating Officer-United Oil and Gas (left) and Mr. Paul Ryan, Principal Geologist-United Oil and Gas (centre). The occasion was a briefing session, held at the Ministry on June 23, 2022. The briefing follows the completion of United Oil and Gas’ one week of geological fieldwork mission, dedicated towards advancing Jamaica’s oil and gas exploration.
Minister Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), greets Mr. Jonathan Leather Chief Operating Officer-United Oil and Gas (left), and Mr. Paul Ryan, Principal Geologist-United Oil and Gas (centre). The occasion was a briefing session, held at the Ministry on June 23, 2022. The briefing follows the completion of United Oil and Gas’ one week of geological fieldwork mission, dedicated towards advancing Jamaica’s oil and gas exploration.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP (right) greets Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen (left). The occasion was a Courtesy Call at the Ministry, held on Tuesday, July, 12, 2022.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP (right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Carol Palmer, CD, JP (left), pose for a photo opportunity with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen (centre). The occasion was a Courtesy Call at the Ministry, held on Tuesday, July, 12, 2022.
Chief Technical Director – Energy, in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology Mr. Brian Richardson (right), accepts the keys to an electric vehicle from Managing Director, Stewart’s Automotive Group, Mr. Duncan Stewart (left). The occasion was the launch of the Government of Jamaica EV Trial Programme held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom, in Kingston. The GOJ-EV Trial programme forms a part of the IDB mandate to provide Sustainable Transport, and Renewable Energy Powered Electro-mobility Support to Jamaica. The project aims to support the GOJ’s Strategic Framework for Electric Mobility by conducting the relevant assessments, feasibility studies, and training to bolster the development of a national EV ecosystem.
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology’s Chief Technical Director - Energy Mr. Brian Richardson, examines the functions of the Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicle.
The occasion was the launch of the Government of Jamaica EV Trial Programme held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom, in Kingston.
The GOJ-EV Trial programme forms a part of the IDB mandate to provide Sustainable Transport, and Renewable Energy Powered Electro-mobility Support to Jamaica. The project aims to support the GOJ’s Strategic Framework for Electric Mobility by conducting the relevant assessments, feasibility studies, and training to bolster the development of a national EV ecosystem.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Mrs. Carol Palmer, CD, JP (right) greets Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, Mr. Masaya Fujiwara (left). The occasion was a Courtesy Call at the Ministry on Friday, July 15, 2022. Pictured also are: Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (seated), and Director-General, International Affairs, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC), Japan, Mr. Onodera Osamu (2nd right).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) greets Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, Mr. Masaya Fujiwara (left). The occasion was a Courtesy Call at the Ministry on Friday, July 15, 2022. Looking on is Director-General, International Affairs, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC), Japan, Mr. Onodera Osamu (right).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) shares lens time with officials and this year’s recipients of the Petrojam Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarship awards. Sharing in the moment are (back row, from left to right): Youth Development Strategist and Guest Speaker at the event, Mr. Kemoy Lindsay; Manager, Human Resource Development & Administration, Petrojam Limited, Mr. Colin Barnett; General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Mr. Winston Watson; Director, Petrojam Limited Board of Directors, Mr. Dennis May. Pictured also are scholarship recipients (front row, from left to right): Javonne Wong, Tasheka Williams, Adrianna Whittingham and Robert Reynolds. The occasion was Petrojam’s awards ceremony held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, 76 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 13.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), accepts a token from Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure in the Cayman Islands Hon. Jay Ebanks (left). The occasion was a courtesy call held at the Ministry on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology the Hon. Daryl Vaz (3rd left), and Director of the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Ms. Enoh T. Ebong (centre), displays the signed Grant Agreement valued at US$739,507, for the Enhanced Access to Emergency Services Project. Sharing in the moment are from left: Ms. Lambrini Kolios, Country Manager Latin America and the Caribbean- USTDA; Ms Amy Tachco, Deputy Chief of Mission - USTDA; Mr. Stephen Gardner, Chief Counsel Commercial Law Development Program – US Department of Commerce; Mr. Andrew Reece – Winbourne Consulting; and Mr. Nathan Younge, Regional Director Latin America and the Caribbean – USTDA.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology the Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), and Director of the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Ms. Enoh T. Ebong (right), sign the US$739,507 Grant Agreement for the Enhanced Access to Emergency Services Project. The Agreement was signed on September 7, 2022, and will facilitate the funding of technical services to support the implementation of the project. The Enhanced Access to Emergency Services Project, will allow for the establishment of a co-ordinated governance framework, to improve efficiency in the dispatch of emergency response services.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Juan José González Mijares (left) during a Courtesy Call on Wednesday, October 25, 2022.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) greets British High Commissioner Her Excellency Judith Slater (left) while Head of UK Export Finance (UKEF) North America, Ms. Jesse McDougall (right) looks on.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) greets Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica His Excellency Fermin Quiñones (left) during a courtesy call at the Ministry on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology Mrs. Carol Palmer, CD, JP (right) welcomes Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica His Excellency Fermin Quiñones (left) during a courtesy call at the Ministry on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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