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The Government has saved $230 million, to date, and reduced environmental emissions from the implementation of major programmes in energy efficiency, conservation and management. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-implemented initiatives are the Deployment of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Ministry is looking to increase engagement with the diaspora in the areas of science, technology and innovation (STI). “I don’t think we have actively engaged this resource … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon Andrew Wheatley, has lauded the Jamaica College Old Boys ‘Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) for its significant contribution to the advancement of science and technology in the diaspora and Jamaica. “I … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, will be honoured with the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) inaugural Technology Leadership Award this month. The presentation will be made at the Association’s Annual … Continued
Approximately 66 local and international students will be participating in the action component of the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme this year. The EFYM is an online resource tool for secondary students being spearheaded by the Caribbean Energy Information … Continued
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Government data is being made available to citizens in order to enable them to have an input in decisions impacting the country. “We believe in data-driven decisions and as … Continued
Jamaican innovators have one last chance to apply for the 2018 National Innovation Awards, as the extended deadline comes to an end on May 31. Categories for entrants include Agriculture; Food and Agro-processing; Education and Popularisation of Science, Technology and … Continued
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says embracing open data can bring significant economic benefits for Jamaica. He noted, for example, that open data is set to impact the gross domestic product (GDP) of countries within … Continued
Mr. Speaker, I rise and give thanks to God for sparing us as a nation, so that we can all gatheragain in this House to discuss the people’s business and recommit ourselves as instruments of his will. Mr. Speaker, I … Continued
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is to undertake an initiative to provide low-income off-grid communities with Solar PV-Kits. This was stated by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during his contribution to the 2018/19 … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is firmly committed to the development of the country’s energy sector. Addressing GB Energy-Texaco’s 2018 retailers’ conference at the Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Trelawny on … Continued
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says more regulations are being crafted to direct the operations of the petroleum industry in order to ensure increased compliance. The new regulations form part of the recommendations made by … Continued
The deadline for schools to register for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science Fair has been extended to May 18. The fair, which is open to students at primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, will be held in Kingston on June … Continued
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting entrepreneurs to make use of the entity’s pilot food plant for the production of value-added goods. The plant supports the growth of the local food industry through the utilisation of indigenous and local … Continued
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is calling on entrepreneurs to work with the entity to create foods to meet the growing demand for healthier consumption options. Marketing Manager at the SRC, Carolyn Rose Miller, said that “consumers are looking towards … Continued
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says non- communicable diseases (NCDs) take up 70 per cent of the country’s health budget, and represent the biggest public health challenge globally in the 21st Century. Dr. Wheatley … Continued
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has cited increased competition among local telecommunications providers as the primary reason for the proposed introduction of the new 658 area code. Noting that “quite a number of service providers … Continued
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says a special component of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which will be completed in a few weeks, will include hydropower as an alternate source of renewable energy Dr. Wheatley … Continued
General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says more economic growth can be achieved if members of the private sector invest more in robotics technology for their operations. Speaking at a forum on the ‘Findings of … Continued
An innovation lab, focused on the nurturing and development of revenue-generating clean technology companies within the region, was officially opened on Wednesday (April 11) at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Hope Gardens Complex, St. Andrew. The Science Resource Centre & … Continued