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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

Dr. Wheatley to Receive Award in New York

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...
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (third left), accepts sponsorship cheque from Business Development Officer at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, Roneon Young (fourth left), for the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme on May 31, 2018, at the SRC’s Hope Gardens office in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mona High School student, Hugh Sirshash; Technical Information Officer at the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Department at the SRC, Carol Davis; Mona High students, Daniel Coley and Shania Wilson, and Manager at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis.
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (third left), accepts sponsorship cheque from Business Development Officer at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, Roneon Young (fourth left), for the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme on May 31, 2018, at the SRC’s Hope Gardens office in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mona High School student, Hugh Sirshash; Technical Information Officer at the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Department at the SRC, Carol Davis; Mona High students, Daniel Coley and Shania Wilson, and Manager at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis.

Local and Int’l Students to Take Part in EFYM Programme
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), exchanges greetings with Executive Director, Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (right), at the closing of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at the MSBM, University of the West Indies (UWI) on Wednesday (May 30). At centre is Senior Advisor to Minister Wheatley, Trevor Forest.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), exchanges greetings with Executive Director, Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (right), at the closing of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at the MSBM, University of the West Indies (UWI) on Wednesday (May 30). At centre is Senior Advisor to Minister Wheatley, Trevor Forest.

“We Believe in Data-Driven Decisions” – Dr. Wheatley
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Innovators Can Still Apply for 2018 National Awards
Senior Advisor to the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forest (second right), greets Executive Director of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (left), at the opening ceremony of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at MSBM, University of the West Indies, on May 28. From (second left) looking on are Director at the Centre of Excellence for Information Technology-enabled Innovation at the MSBM, Dr. Maurice McNaughton; and Deputy Programme lead, World Bank
Senior Advisor to the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forest (second right), greets Executive Director of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (left), at the opening ceremony of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at MSBM, University of the West Indies, on May 28. From (second left) looking on are Director at the Centre of Excellence for Information Technology-enabled Innovation at the MSBM, Dr. Maurice McNaughton; and Deputy Programme lead, World Bank's Global Media Development Programme, Sandra Moscoso.

Open Data Offers Economic Benefits – Dr. Wheatley

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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley .
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Low-Income Off-Grid Communities to Get Solar Power

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 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 15. “We will see the pilot project take into consideration 45...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses stakeholders during the GB Energy - Texaco 2018 retailer’s conference at the Royalton Blue Waters Resort, Trelawny on Friday (May 11).
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Development of Energy Sector A Firm Commitment– Dr. Wheatley

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 Friday (May 11), he said continuous efforts will be made to ensure policy development and the maintenance of harmonious relationships...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), makes a point during discussion with President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers’ Association (JGRA), Phillip Chong (right), and Chief Executive Officer of Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido. Occasion was a trade show organised by the Association, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 9.
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More Regulations Coming for Petroleum Industry

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 the Petroleum Trade Reform Committee (PTRC) established to investigate reports of contaminated fuel or faulty gas in the petroleum market,...
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Coordinator for the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Amanda McKenzie.
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SRC Science Fair Registration Deadline Extended to May 18

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 12. Categories under which schools can participate include Education; Agriculture; Food and Agro-processing; Energy; Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and...
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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addreses a recent Think Tank at the Jamaca Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.
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SRC Encouraging Use of Pilot Food Plant

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 crops to produce new food products, and the provision of training and technical assistance to food processors. Executive Director at...
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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addreses a recent Think Tank at the Jamaca Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.
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SRC Encouraging Entrepreneurs to Capitalise on Health Food Niche

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 health and, wellness and we are open to solutions to address many lifestyle illnesses”. She noted, for example, that persons...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley
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Minister Cites Impact of NCDs on Health Budget

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 says it is against this background that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that member states give this matter “full...
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