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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), listens to a comment from Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA), Professor Peter Gluckman, during a dinner for the INGSA Caribbean Capacity-Building Workshop, held on February 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), listens to a comment from Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA), Professor Peter Gluckman, during a dinner for the INGSA Caribbean Capacity-Building Workshop, held on February 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Cabinet Approves Separate Category for Nutraceuticals in Food and Drug Act

Cabinet has given approval for nutraceuticals to be named as a separate category in the country’s Food and Drug Act. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said this decision was taken following “decades of lobbying...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre); and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, unveil ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ sign at the corporate office of Petrojam Limited located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday (February 22). The building was named in honour of Mr. Seaga’s contribution to the establishment and development of Petrojam’s operations.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre); and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, unveil ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ sign at the corporate office of Petrojam Limited located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday (February 22). The building was named in honour of Mr. Seaga’s contribution to the establishment and development of Petrojam’s operations.

Petrojam Building Named for Edward Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (second left), when he arrived at the Marcus Garvey Drive corporate offices of Petrojam Limited on Thursday (February 22) to participate in a ceremony to officially name the building in honour of Mr.Seaga. At left is Mr. Seaga’s wife, Carla; and at third left is the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon Andrew Wheatley
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (second left), when he arrived at the Marcus Garvey Drive corporate offices of Petrojam Limited on Thursday (February 22) to participate in a ceremony to officially name the building in honour of Mr.Seaga. At left is Mr. Seaga’s wife, Carla; and at third left is the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon Andrew Wheatley

Work Being Done to Incorporate More Sources of Renewable Energy – PM
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a copy of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide to Training Coordinator at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Sonia Morgan, at the launch of the guide at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 21.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a copy of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide to Training Coordinator at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Sonia Morgan, at the launch of the guide at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 21.

Guide Launched to Reduce Public-Sector Energy Use
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) listens attentively to International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Chair and Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Professor Peter Gluckman, on the first day of a two-day INGSA Caribbean Capacity Building workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 20.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) listens attentively to International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Chair and Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Professor Peter Gluckman, on the first day of a two-day INGSA Caribbean Capacity Building workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 20.

Draft STI Policy to Be Placed Before Cabinet

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Budget 2018/2019Energy

$765 Million Allocated to Energy Efficiency Project

The Government is to spend $765 million to enhance Jamaica’s energy efficiency (EE) and energy conservation (EC) potential, through the design and implementation of energy cost-saving measures in the public sector. The money has been set aside in the 2018/2019 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. It will be used to develop national guidelines for the disposal...
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Gov’t to Intensify Energy Savings and Conservation

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, will be intensifying energy savings and conservation measures under the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2018/19 parliamentary period in Gordon House on February 15. EMEP is...
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35,000 LED Street Lights to Be Installed this Year

Another 35,000 street lamps are to be installed this year under the Smart Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Light Programme. Since the roll-out of the programme in June 2017, 37,000 LED street lamps have been installed by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in several communities in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. James, St. Ann, Trelawny, St. Mary, Hanover, Westmoreland, and...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), congratulates winner of an inverter refrigerator in the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) ‘Energy Matters Competition’, Albert Chin (second right), during the awards ceremony on February 2, at ATL’s showroom in Kingston. Observing (from left) are Managing Director of ATL, Danville Walker; and ATL’s Marketing Manager, Tanya Russell. The competition forms part of the Government’s World Bank-funded public education thrust to increase awareness of the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) and other energy-related developments in Jamaica.
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Government Saves $150 Million through ESEEP

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government realised savings of $150 million last year through the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP). “That frees up money for other social programmes and to offset other expenses of the Government,” the Minister said. He was speaking at the Award of Prizes for the ‘Energy Matters...
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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon Audley Shaw (left), greets Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Country Department, Caribbean Group, Therese Turner-Jones, during Thursday’s (February 1) signing ceremony for €9.17 million (US$10 million) in grant funding under the European Union-Caribbean Investment Facility (EU-CIF) for the Government’s energy management and efficiency project. The signing took place at the Ministry in Kingston. At centre is Director-General for International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, Stefano Manservisi.
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Additional Funding for Energy Efficiency Programme

The Government has received additional funding support for its Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP) through a €9.17-million (US$10-million) grant from the European Union (EU). This is being allocated through the European Union-Caribbean Investment Fund Facility (EU-CIF) and will serve to promote more efficient use of energy resources by the State that would free up public funds through the reduction...
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No More Kerosene Lamps or Candles – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness revealed that he has asked the Ministry of Science Technology and Energy to fast-track a planned program aimed at replacing open flame light sources in homes with solar lights in vulnerable rural and inner-city communities. The Prime Minister's revelation comes after a deadly fire in his constituency last night which claimed the lives of three toddlers....
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the official opening of Petrojam Limited’s new administrative offices in the Montego Bay Freeport on Tuesday (January 9).
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Gov’t Committed to Growth of Petrojam

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government of Jamaica will ensure the continued growth of Petrojam as part of its commitment to the country’s energy security. “We are committed to the refinery upgrade, we will be embarking on a number of initiatives to ensure that the country’s sole refinery continues to operate at...
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