Negative reactions to pitch by EWI to re-apply for 381 megawatt plant project

There have been negative reactions to Energy World International, EWI’s, renewed pitch to the Government to construct the 381 megawatt power plant.

RJR News reported yesterday that the Hong Kong based company has written to the Simpson-Miller administration, signalling its intention to continue the project. This comes days before its licence expires.

But the Jamaica Manufacturer’s Association, JMA, is opposed to EWI’s continued involvement in the energy project. President of  the Association, Brian Pengelley, reacted to the development last night. He said he saw it coming but we have moved on. EWI officials have indicated that the company is prepared to submit fresh proposals, if  necessary. 
And the Consumer Advisory Committee on Utilities, is also against EWI being given a second opportunity to lead the 381 megawatt project. It says in light of  the breaches of  its licence and the subsequent revocation it would be unwise for the Government to continue with the Hong Kong-based entity
In the meantime, Cabinet will in September receive the first report on the work being done by the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET).  Chairman, Dr. Vin Lawrence, updated members of  the National Partnership Council at its first anniversary retreat yesterday at Jamaica House.

Dr. Lawrence told the Council that the ESET has held seven meetings and was engaged in preparing a plan outlining recommendations beyond satisfying the current electricity needs of  the country. The ESET Chairman also signalled the team is moving on from EWI. Dr. Lawrence said with the procurement process set to end on Monday with the revocation of  the EWI licence, the ESET will assume full authority in executing its mandate.

In coming weeks, ESET will engage in consultations with agencies such as the OUR, JPS, the Energy Ministry and independent power producers.

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Inaugural Limacol CPL breaks records on and off the pitch

Sport

Thursday, September 05, 2013

FROM overflowing stadiums, thumping party vibes and mass enthusiasm to scorching bowling, massive hitting and blistering catches, the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) went off with a bang right across the Caribbean.With a record-breaking quarter-of-a-million people attending the matches across the six countries and the action being beamed into more than 135 million homes across the globe, the stage was set for a truly electrifying cricket extravaganza.And the highlights of the action justified the hype around the tournament. Playing for the Antigua Hawksbills, Jamaica soldier Sheldon Cotterrell, who customarily bowls at over 140 kilometres per hour, bowled the fastest ball of the tournament with a 150.1 kilometres per hour thunderbolt.Not to be outdone, Tino Best playing for the St Lucia Zouks, took the honour of bowling seven of the 10 fastest balls in the tournament with a highest speed of 149.6 kilometres per hour.And the batsmen made sure to wow the crowds with a total of 238 sixes and 415 fours being smacked in the tournament — an average of 10 and 17, respectively, per match.Loved by the fans and feared by the bowlers due to his mammoth hitting, Jamaica Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle predictably took the honour for both the fastest 50 of the tournament off just 23 balls against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel — and for blasting the longest six which sailed 114 metres into the stands.Commenting on the cricketing fireworks, winning team captain Gayle said; “Cricket in the Caribbean is all about big powerful displays. It’s always a pleasure to bring the fans to their feet with some serious hitting. And to be able to do that with millions of people watching in the stands and on TV is just a great experience. I had a blast and can’t wait for next year.”CEO of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League, Damien O’Donohoe, added: “There’s nothing like the buzz you get as a cricket fan when these giants of Caribbean cricket are firing on the field. The action in every match was just breathtaking and the crowd revelled in it. It’s fair to say that the action on the pitch matched the fun of it. We’re delighted that the “biggest party in sport” delivered on its promise. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the amazing support and enthusiasm of the fans — I would like to thank them most sincerely for the awesome part they played in making the CPL such a success.“The biggest party in sport” bowled off in Barbados on Tuesday, 30 July and beautifully showcased the Caribbean passion for cricket as it journeyed through six countries across the region culminating in the final in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, August 24, which was won by the Jamaica Tallawahs, who beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by seven wickets. Planning is now under way for the 2014 staging of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League.Limacol CPL winners Jamaica Tallawahs celebrate their triumph against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. (PHOTO: CPLT20 Ltd 2013)

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England cricketers apologise for urinating on Oval pitch

LONDON, England (AFP) — England’s cricketers have issued an apology for any offence caused during their celebrations of their Ashes series win over Australia at the Oval on Sunday.

The statement, released on the England and Wales Cricket Board’s website, followed allegations that England players urinated on the pitch hours after the series had ended on Sunday night in a 3-0 win for the home side.“The England cricket team would like to state that during our celebrations after winning the Ashes at no time was there any intention to disrespect Surrey CCC, the Oval or anyone else involved in the game we love,” the statement on www.ecb.co.uk read.“As a team we pride ourselves on respecting all things cricket, including the opposition and the grounds we play at. We got carried away amongst the euphoria of winning such a prestigious series and accept that some of our behaviour was inappropriate.“If that has caused any offence to anyone we apologise for that and want to reassure people that it was a simple error of judgement more than anything else.”The allegations arose following eye-witness accounts from Australian journalists, who were still in the ground while England celebrated their win.England Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad, one of the players said to be involved, spoke to reporters yesterday ahead of today’s first Twenty20 international against Australia in Southampton.Asked who had decided to release the statement, he said: “The whole England side, all the guys thought that a statement would put an end to it and I think it has.”When Broad was questioned further about the incident, an England spokeswoman said: “We’ve issued the apology and we’ve got nothing more to say on that.”Reports have since indicated the ECB has launched an investigation into the matter after being contacted by Surrey chief executive Richard Gould.Sports minister Hugh Robertson has even been drawn in to making a comment, telling the Daily Telegraph: “If it happened, it’s not good behaviour.”Off-spinner Graeme Swann appeared to confirm the story when writing in Tuesday’s Sun newspaper, but attempted to play it down.“We did go out to the middle of the pitch, all the lads, drinking beers, singing a few songs and enjoying each other’s company,” he wrote.“I think the call of nature might have come once or twice but it was nothing untoward.“It was midnight, a private celebration in the middle of the pitch and the ground was dark.”Earlier this month, Sussex released Monty Panesar after the England spinner was ejected from a nightclub in Brighton and then urinated in public.The 31-year-old was a member of the England squad that drew the third Test at Old Trafford to retain the urn, although he was not selected in the XI that took the field in Manchester, and has since left Sussex to join Essex on loan.

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