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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).
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).

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...
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.
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.

More Regulations Coming for Petroleum Industry
Coordinator for the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Amanda McKenzie.
Coordinator for the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Amanda McKenzie.

SRC Science Fair Registration Deadline Extended to May 18
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.
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.

SRC Encouraging Use of Pilot Food Plant
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.
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.

SRC Encouraging Entrepreneurs to Capitalise on Health Food Niche

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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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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares a joke with Digicel’s Regional Communications Manager, Elon Parkinson (right), at an Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) media workshop on the new 658 area code and 10-digit dialling, at the Hotel Four Seasons, St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 25). Looking on (from left) are OUR Director General, Ansord Hewitt; and FLOW’s Corporate Communications Manager, Ceila Morgan.
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Increased Telecoms Competition Spurred New 658 Area Code – Dr. Wheatley

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 exist”, he argued that it is “only logical for (there to be) additional numbers, to be able to service the...
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Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) shares in conversation with from left: Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank, Mark Lambrides; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander; Principal Director of Energy in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal; and the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Michelle Forbes. They were at the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) workshop, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew, on April 20.
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IRP to Include Hydropower as Source of Renewable Energy

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 acknowledged that wind and solar power have already gathered significant interest as sources of renewable energy, but more emphasis is...
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General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (second right), addresses public forum at the University of the West Indies (UWI), staged by its Department of Economics and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on April 12. Listening (from right) are Head, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor David Tennant (right); Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor Claremont Kirton.
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IDB Official Wants to See More Investment in Robotics Technology

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 an Assessment of the Implementation and Impact of Key Initiatives under the National Economic Growth Inducement Strategy’,  Mrs. Turner-Jones said...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), listens as inventor of the Maynex H2-Flex machine, Harlo Mayne (left), explains how it works. Occasion was the official opening of the new Science Resource Centre & Innovation Lab on Wednesday (April 11) at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) St. Andrew. Others (from centre) are Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre, Carlinton Burrell; Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley; and Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation, High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck.
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Innovation Centre Opens at SRC

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 & Innovation Laboratory is managed by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) – an initiative funded by the Government of Canada...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), presents the National Medal for Science and Technology trophy to Dr. Henry Lowe, at the last Award ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus in November 2016.
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NCST Invites Nominations for National Medal for Science and Technology

Nominations are being invited for the National Medal for Science and Technology. Senior Technology Officer at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Patricia Lewin, told JIS News that the medal, formerly known as the Prime Minister’s Medal for Science and Technology, “is a national award that recognises the lifelong work of a local scientist who has dedicated his...
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Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects
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Energy Minister Recuperating in Hospital

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, and his driver are recuperating in hospital, following a motor-vehicle crash this morning (April 9), in Portmore, St. Catherine. The accident occurred at 9:00 a.m. at the four-way intersection of Passage Fort, Portsmouth, Waterford and Independence City. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, while addressing a press conference...
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