KINGSTON, Jamaica - A member of the diaspora in Canada has said that it is time Jamaica engage Canada in the discussions aimed at eking out an alternative energy solution to solve the local energy crisis.
Addressing a Gleaner Editors' Forum at the newspaper's North Street, Central Kingston offices yesterday, Howard Shearer who is the chairman of Hitachi Canada, said he recognised that one of the greatest issues with the business continuity in Jamaica "is the energy question".
He argued that there is a "tremendous amount of stress on alternate energy solution" coming out of Ontario Canada, in particular, that he feels could be of significant benefit to Jamaica if the country takes the initiative to engage industry players in that region of Canada.