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Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects

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...

Food Product Development Team leader at the Scientific Research Council, Valmo Wynter, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 6).

SRC Encourages Persons to Use Its Standardisation Services

: Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), speaks with General Manager of IGL Limited, Wayne Kirkpatrick, about the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractor heads at the launch at Devon House, St. Andrew, on April 4.

Dr. Wheatley Welcomes Launch of LNG-Fuelled Vehicles by IGL

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

Government Proceeding with Revocation of Symbiote’s Licence

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addressing Tuesday’s (March 27) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Jamaica Continues Repurchase Discussions

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), being shown features of the 3D survey vessel, Polarcus Adira, by Captain of the vessel, Tom Reiten (left), when he toured the ship on March 23. Also pictured are Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson (third left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander.

8 years ago EnergyScience

Vessel to Conduct 3D Seismic Survey Arrives

The vessel to undertake a 3D seismic survey of Jamaica’s south coast this month has arrived in the island. The state-of-the-art 3D seismic vessel, Polarcus Adira, will carry out a seismic survey to determine the way forward for the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) oil and gas exploration programme. This follows two 2D surveys conducted in partnership with Tullow Oil...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Janice Lindsay (second left), examine a document during a workshop on Jamaica’s accession to two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Conventions to prevent the illicit trafficking of cultural property, held at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston, on March 20. Others (from left) are Programme Specialist for Culture, UNESCO Kingston Office of the Caribbean, Yuri Peshkov; Director and Representative of the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean in Kingston, Katherine Grigsby; and Secretary General for the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, Everton Hannam.

8 years ago CultureEducationScience

Jamaica to Prevent Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property

The Government is seeking accession to two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Conventions to prevent the illicit trafficking of cultural property. These are the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970), and the UN International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), speaks with Chair of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme National Committee, Joy Douglas. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the four-day Caribbean Small Island Developing States – Roadmap to Biosphere Nomination subregional MAB programme workshop, on Monday, March 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago CultureEducationScience

Jamaica Looking to Have Four Areas Declared Biosphere Reserves

Jamaica is looking to have four areas declared as biosphere reserves under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. The areas selected are Negril, Ocho Rios, Portland Bight and the Martha Brae/Rio Bueno rivers. Biosphere reserves are terrestrial and coastal areas that promote sustainable development and act as learning sites where new...

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport makes a point to Everton Hannam, Secretary General, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO (left). Also a part of the conversation were: Ambassador Marcia Gilbert-Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; Joy Douglas, Chairman, Man and the Biosphere National Committee and Katherine Grigsby, Director, UNESCO Office for the Caribbean (left to right).

8 years ago Gender AffairsScience

Minister Grange Calls for Protection of Biodiversity Across the Caribbean

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has urged the National Commissions for UNESCO across the region to protect the biodiversity in their respective countries. Minister Grange, who chairs the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, made the comment at the Opening Ceremony of a Caribbean regional workshop for the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme on...

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Farmers, Small Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Utilise Community Access Points

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is encouraging farmers and small entrepreneurs to utilize Community Access Points (CAPs), to market their products Dr. Wheatley, who was speaking at Friday’s (March 16) commissioning of the Thompson Town CAP in Clarendon, said farmers and small entrepreneurs should leverage the free internet access provided at these facilities to drive...

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Review of Cybercrimes Act to Begin Shortly – Dr. Wheatley

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says a review of the Cybercrimes Act is to be undertaken shortly. The legislation, which addresses computer-specific offences, was passed in 2015 and is scheduled for review this year. It incorporates offences related to computer fraud or forgery, the use of computers for malicious communication, and unauthorised disclosure of...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), looks on as Senior Vice President, Customer Service, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Ramsay McDonald (third left), hands over one of five computers to students of Merl Grove High School (from fourth left), Donneil Virgo and Shachelle McLean. Occasion was a ceremony for the relaunch of the JPS Foundation Energy Club on the grounds of the school in Kingston on Wednesday (March 7). Also pictured (from left) are Chairman, JPS Board of Directors, Seija Kawamura; principal of Merl Grove, Dr. Majorie Fullerton; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JPS, Emanuel DaRosa.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Young Persons Encouraged to Become Energy Ambassadors

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is encouraging young persons to become ambassadors of change in terms of how they and their peers consume energy. “You are the ones that will influence the future of this country by starting within the school environment and expanding to your homes and your communities in general, efficient management...