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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.

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...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right, seated), and Chief Executive Officer, Growth Tech Limited, Neil Lawrence (left, seated), observe as Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams, signs an agreement which will see Growth Tech Limited providing Wi-Fi connectivity in buses operated by the JUTC. The occasion was a signing ceremony at the Ministry in New Kingston on March 7. Others looking on are Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Access, Garth Walker (left, standing); and Chairman, Growth Tech Limited, Ryan Reid.

JUTC to Provide Free Internet Service on Public Passenger Buses

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) speaks with President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Emanuel DaRosa during a ceremony for the re-launch of the JPS Foundation Energy Club at the Merl Grove High School in Kingston on Wednesday (March 7).

Gov’t Leading by Example in Conserving Energy Use – Dr. Wheatley

Oil and Gas Manager at Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Brian Richardson (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Thursday (March 1) at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston. Also pictured is Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communications at PCJ, Camille Taylor.

Oil and Gas Explorations to Resume off Jamaica’s South Coast

Associate Vice President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, addresses a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on February 28.

Technological Training Programme for Unattached Youth Begins March 5

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets former President of the Republic of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, during the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Governors

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Jamaica Can Replicate Estonia’s Success in Levering Technology for Development – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, believes Jamaica can replicate the success recorded by Estonia, which has embraced technology to catalyse the nation’s development. He noted that the country has integrated technology into its governance structure, including the provision of services. “So, for example, they are able to offer a whole range of public services online. It’s very efficient...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), responds to questions from journalists during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27), which followed the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Governors’ Meeting. Also participating (from left) are IDB Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones; IDB President, Luis Alberto Moreno; and Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago Technology

PM Says Government Will Leverage Technology to Boost Public Sector Efficiency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s seriousness about leveraging technology to boost public-sector efficiency. This, he maintains, is to create the environment that delivers the services that make doing business in Jamaica easier and attractive to investors whose inputs will serve to spur economic growth. “That is the premium that we are trying to create...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), listens to a comment from Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA), Professor Peter Gluckman, during a dinner for the INGSA Caribbean Capacity-Building Workshop, held on February 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Cabinet Approves Separate Category for Nutraceuticals in Food and Drug Act

Cabinet has given approval for nutraceuticals to be named as a separate category in the country’s Food and Drug Act. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said this decision was taken following “decades of lobbying and advocacy by the medical and scientific communities”. “No longer can we ignore the scientific evidence that supports the efficacies...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre); and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, unveil ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ sign at the corporate office of Petrojam Limited located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday (February 22). The building was named in honour of Mr. Seaga’s contribution to the establishment and development of Petrojam’s operations.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Petrojam Building Named for Edward Seaga

The corporate office of Petrojam Limited, located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, was on Thursday (February 22) officially named ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ in honour of the former Prime Minister. Through the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Mr. Seaga spearheaded the purchase of the Petrojam Refinery from ESSO West Indies in 1982. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a copy of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide to Training Coordinator at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Sonia Morgan, at the launch of the guide at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 21.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Guide Launched to Reduce Public-Sector Energy Use

The Government’s effort to reduce energy consumption across the public sector has been bolstered through the launch of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Standards Guide. Developed by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP), the Guide contains standards to which ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) will be held accountable in order to...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) listens attentively to International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Chair and Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Professor Peter Gluckman, on the first day of a two-day INGSA Caribbean Capacity Building workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 20.

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Draft STI Policy to Be Placed Before Cabinet

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the draft of the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will be brought to Cabinet in two weeks for its consideration. He said that following Cabinet’s review and approval, the policy will proceed to the Parliamentary process. He was speaking at the opening of the two-day International Network for...

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

8 years ago ScienceTechnologyYouth

Project to Improve Animation Skills in Youth

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has been allocated just over $1 billion to continue the roll-out of the Youth Employment in Digital and Creative Industries Project this year. As outlined in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure that were tabled in the House of Representatives on February 15, the project is designed to build the capacity and enhance the...