Jamaica ObserverEye on castor oilJamaica ObserverArmed with data showing that just about half of the global demand for castor oil and its related products are being met, Jamaican stakeholders are laying the foundation to benefit from the industry that is e …

Jamaica ObserverVenezuela says oil operations in Guyana violates agreementJamaica ObserverAccording to a report in El Nacional — a Venezuelan newspaper, the Energy and Petroleum Commission of its National Assembly said that it is convinced that the ongoing …

The New ArabLibya's conflict revolves around power and oilThe New ArabClearly, whosoever controls the oil crescent region, effectively controls the oil and Libya's wealth, while whosoever controls Tripoli, where the Government of National Accord (G …

Jamaica ObserverSome (engineering) thoughts on Cornwall Regional HospitalJamaica ObserverBased on anecdotal information in the media, it is apparent that Cornwall Regional Hospital's air-conditioning system was wrecked by politically expedient cost-cut …

My Eastern ShoreGunston Science and Engineering Club — space balloon successMy Eastern Shore18, the Gunston Science and Engineering Club launched and retrieved a near space balloon. This high altitude balloon, dubbed "Heron 4" as it is the fourth …

The Southington ObserverTown seeks engineering consultantThe Southington ObserverThe Town of Southington is seeking the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to assist with plans for transportation projects. The firm should be able to provide on-call s …

Jamaica ObserverGuyana looking outside of region for oil exportsJamaica ObserverGEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyana says it will continue to import oil from the Trinidad-based State-owned oil company, PETROTRIN, while it still considers doing so from markets …

Jamaica ObserverEngineering programmes in CanadaJamaica ObserverDear Mr Brown: I recently obtained my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I would like to pursue graduate studies in Canada and I am wondering what the best programme would be for …

Jamaica ObserverOil nuts making a statement as Monymusk slipsJamaica ObserverIs oil nut the industry to succeed the once booming sugar industry? Maybe not, but for Anthony Williams, a cane cutter at the Monymusk Sugar Estate in Clarendon, it is an addition …

Jamaica Observer18 injured in oil spill accidentJamaica ObserverAccording to the assistant district officer at the Spanish Town Fire Station, Andrea Morris, the vehicles travelling in opposite directions collided after one driver lost control of the vehicl …