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Grade Four teacher at the Schoolfield Primary and Infant School, in St. Elizabeth, Leonie McKenzie, encourages her students to read during one her teaching sessions at the school.

Schoolfield Primary Making Major Strides in Literacy

Schoolfield Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth has been making major strides in improving literacy among the students. The school has received special commendation from Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, having moved from an average of 31...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna. (FILE)

Wortley Home Wards Temporarily Relocated

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robison (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Maynex Technology Limited, Harlo Mayne, demonstrates the operation of the H2 Flex, which converts water into hydrogen gas. Occasion was the official opening of the Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on June 29.

US$200 Million Invested in Renewable Energy Projects

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), examines a human skeleton model. Occasion was the formal handing over of science equipment valued at US$8,000 by the EU, to eight primary and secondary schools, during a ceremony held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on June 29. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Student at Bull Bay All Age School, St. Thomas; Amoya Farquharson; Teacher at Seward Primary and Junior High, Kingston, Tracey Chambers; Student at Yallahs High School, St. Thomas, Allanno Fyffe; Student of Greater Portmore High School, St. Catherine, Rashae Hedghill; Student of Carron Hall High School, St. Mary, Brandy Bedward; Trade Officer, Delegation of the EU to Jamaica, Koenraad Burie; and Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley.

EU Outfits Science Labs at Eight Primary and Secondary Schools

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Steve McGregor, emphasizes a point as he addresses the closing ceremony of the 23rd annual Montego Cooperative Credit Union’s Schools Academic Quiz at the Cornwall College Chapel on Thursday (June 26).

Improving Parenting Key- SSP McGregor

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, with the proud group of Anchovy High School students who won the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) science competition in the 16 to 18 age category. The students pictured (from left) are: Tarique Jackson; Tyshon Wolf; Matthew Smith; and Kijori Harris. Minister Paulwell presented the winning trophy to the boys during the PCJ Schools Energy Programme awards ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on June 26.

11 years ago Technology

Government to Resume Net Billing Arrangement

The Government is expected to resume its net billing arrangement in another two to three weeks. This is according to Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who is encouraging more persons to get on board and make this worthwhile investment. “I have issued so far over 300 licences to enable Jamaicans who want to establish their...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), tries out the ‘Fuel Finder’ application developed by young technology entrepreneur, Garfield Coke. The app, which lists gas stations in the island, and quotes prices, services offered, among other things, was recently showcased at a Start-up Jamaica exposition held in Kingston.

11 years ago Technology

Fuel Finder Helping Motorists Save at the Pumps

Imagine, with just a tap of your phone, having a list of all gas stations in Jamaica, their locations, and the cheapest and most up-to-date fuel prices. This has been made possible by young entrepreneur, Garfield Coke, through his innovation dubbed ‘Fuel Finder’, which was recently showcased at a Start-Up Jamaica exposition held in Kingston. A must-have application (app) for...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right), presents an award to Donna Wilson of the St. James Parish Council’s Administration Department, in recognition of her 35 years of service to the Municipality. The presentation took place on June 25, at the inaugural St. James Parish Council staff awards ceremony, held at the Seawind Beach Club in Montego Bay.

11 years ago Local Government

Long Serving Members Honoured By St. James Parish Council

More than 50 persons who have served the St. James Parish Council for up to 40 years were recognized at a staff awards ceremony, held at the Seawind Beach Blub in Montego Bay, on June 25. Lifeguard, Neville Campbell, was awarded for being the longest serving employee, with 40 years of unbroken service. The awardees were drawn from the Administrative,...

Champion students and teachers from Little Bay All Age School, in Westmoreland, are presented with the coveted National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Trophy by Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left), at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) western Jamaica ‘Clean School Competition’ awards presentation ceremony, held at Hollis Lynch Hall, Montego Bay, on June 26. From left are: Adonte Lindsay, Oraldino Small; teacher, Mrs. Cleopatra Miller-Vacciana; Assauna-Chae Donaldson, Courtney-Ann Jackson, and teacher, Miss Marsha Davis.

11 years ago Local Government

Little Bay All Age Wins Clean School Competition

Little Bay All Age School, in Westmoreland, is the overall champion in the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) western Jamaica ‘Clean School Competition’. The school emerged overall champions from a field of 41 competitors from the parishes of Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, taking top honours for their solar water heater project, which landed them the coveted NSWMA...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second right, standing); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (third right, standing) and Economic Consultant with the World Bank, Fabio Pittaluga (right, standing), interact with Start-Up ‘techtrapreneurs’ at a recent workshop.

11 years ago Technology

Representatives of Start-Up Companies Being Trained in Jordan

Representatives of three Jamaican ‘start-up’ companies are currently receiving global business training in the Middle East, to make their ventures more successful. They are Mannin Marsh, Alecia Aris and Tajhlois Laidley from The Vinelist; Dave Oakley of CrimeBot; and Ricardo Gowdie, Oshane Gooden and Warren Robinson from RevoFarm. All three companies are involved in technology. The seven new entrepreneurs are...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Director of Graduate Studies, University of Technology’s Computer Centre, Dr. Sean Thompson (2nd right), at a seminar hosted by training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, on June 25, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The seminar, being held from June 24 to July 1, is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics. Others (from left) are: EduCentres Director, Richard Shaw; and guest lecturer from United States-based training and development agency, the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI), Dr. Deanne Larson. A total of 23 representatives from public and private sector entities are participating.

11 years ago Technology

Technology Ministry to Spearhead Open Data Policy

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining will spearhead development of the proposed Open Data Policy, slated to commence shortly. This policy will guide the operations of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies in facilitating greater and more convenient public access to Government data, particularly for utilization in entrepreneurial ventures, deemed potentially capable of generating billions of dollars for the...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), in discussion with the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), during the signing ceremony for the merger of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the Forest Conservation Fund (FCF), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston, on June 26.

11 years ago Environment

Government Commits US$16 Million to Forest Conservation Fund

To ensure the protection of the country’s natural resources, the Government has committed to deposit US$16 million into the Forest Conservation Fund (FCF) over a 19-year period. The payment arrangement is one of the conditions flowing from the successful merger of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the Forest Conservation Fund (FCF). Through the collaborative effort of the Government...