Former PCJ boss Raymond Wright is dead

Saturday, July 09, 2011

DR Raymond Wright, former group managing director for the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), died at his home on Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was 71.

The PCJ said yesterday that Wright, a geologist by profession, was instrumental in the conceptualization and founding of the PCJ in 1979.

"He had a long and distinguished career in the field of energy and is respected internationally for his contributions to the energy sector especially in the areas of renewable energy and oil and gas exploration. He authored several books including Energy: The New Agenda and Jamaica's Energy," the PCJ said.

The Opposition People's National Party, in a tribute to Wright said the world renowned geologist, who was among Jamaica's leading authorities in his field, was a true public servant who gave service to his country across political administrations.

"Dr Wright built an illustrious career as a geologist, having attained at the young age of 33 the position of commissioner of mines at the Geological Survey Department. His significant achievements in field mapping, well logging and karst hydrogeology, as well as the provision of geological services, regulation of petroleum and mining activities, geological mapping and mineral exploration, have served to improve the economic and environmental development of Jamaica over many decades," the Opposition said.