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Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Public Feedback Invited for Data Protection Bill

The public is being invited to provide feedback on the Data Protection Bill, which was tabled in the House of Representatives earlier this month by the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. Speaking at a...
Land Information Council of Jamaica Chairman, Alexander Williams.
Land Information Council of Jamaica Chairman, Alexander Williams.

LICJ to Make Submission for Geospatial Legislation
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), presents a Dell computer to André Fisher (second right), during a handover ceremony at the Centre for Disability Studies, Mona campus, on October 12. Mr. Fisher was among 40 individuals from the community of persons with disabilities who were provided with computerised equipment. They were provided through the Universal Service Fund. Others sharing in the moment (from left) are Director of Projects, Universal Service Fund, Everold Simms; Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald; and Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, Senator Floyd Morris.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), presents a Dell computer to André Fisher (second right), during a handover ceremony at the Centre for Disability Studies, Mona campus, on October 12. Mr. Fisher was among 40 individuals from the community of persons with disabilities who were provided with computerised equipment. They were provided through the Universal Service Fund. Others sharing in the moment (from left) are Director of Projects, Universal Service Fund, Everold Simms; Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald; and Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, Senator Floyd Morris.

Persons with Disabilities Receive Laptops
Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston recently. At left is Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling.
Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston recently. At left is Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling.

Everyone at Risk for Cybercrime
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).

Attorney General Welcomes Proposed Building Practitioners Board

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness makes his address at the inaugural Jamaica GIS User Conference held at Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on October 10. Looking on are (from left): Evan Thompson, Director, MET Service; Valrie Grant, President, URISA Caribbean Chapter; and Hon. Robert Montague, Minister of National Security.
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GIS Technology A Critical Crime Fighting Tool – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Geo-spatial Information System (GIS) technology will play a major role in assisting the government’s security objectives. This he said will allow for more informed and systematic intervention, in line with the approach that is being taken to address the level of crime and violence in the country. “We are enhancing the use of GIS in...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in conversation with President of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Associations (URISA), Caribbean Chapter, Valrie Grant, during the opening ceremony of the two-day Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on October 10.
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JCF Uses Geospatial Data to Improve Operations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has credited the use of geospatial data in improving the technological capabilities of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as it seeks to predict and prevent criminal activity. Addressing the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday (October 10), Mr. Montague said the Ministry is...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), delivers the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the two-day Jamaica Geographic Information System (GIS) User Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, October 10. The conference is being jointly staged by the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) and Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) under the theme ‘Geospatial Technologies: Mapping Our Way to Secure Communities’ and forms part of activities commemorating the LICJ’s 25th anniversary. Seated (from left) are President, Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, Caribbean Chapter, Valerie Grant; National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl; and President, Spatial Innovision Limited, Silburn Clarke.
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PM Urges Greater Use of GIS for Economic Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging greater use of geographic information system (GIS) technology across all sectors in order to spur higher levels of economic growth and development. He contends that despite Jamaica’s use of the technology over the past 25 years, its full potential remains untapped. “It is certainly accepted by the Government… definitely at the...
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Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, addresses St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College’s Research Day on the grounds of the institution in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 5).
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Science & Technology Park Readiness Study Being Reviewed

Senior Advisor, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, says a feasibility study to determine Jamaica’s readiness for the establishment of a Science and Technology (S&T) Park has been completed and is now being reviewed. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made mention of the study in his Sectoral presentation earlier this year. Mr. Forrest, who was speaking...
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Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, addresses St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College’s Research Day function on the grounds of the institution in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 5).
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New STI Policy by Year End

The National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy is expected to be promulgated before the end of the year. Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, said the policy aims to foster a dynamic culture of innovation and unleash more of the nation’s creative potential. “It intends to… catalyse economic development and sustainable prosperity, contributing...
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Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling (left), provides details of activities for Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (October 4). At right is Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest.
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Jamaica will join the international community in observing Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will be hosting and participating in several activities during the month, under the theme ‘Protecting the Internet is a shared responsibility’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on October 4, Head of...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), warmly greets Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed, at the opening ceremony of a three-day Natural Gas Conference, jointly hosted by the PCJ and Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 4. Looking on at (centre) is Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson.
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Tullow Oil to Move to 3-D Surveys in Oil and Gas Exploration

Encouraged by findings from two-dimensional seismic surveys conducted off the country’s south coast in the search for oil and gas in Jamaica, Tullow Oil will now be moving to three-dimensional surveying. Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of a three-day Natural Gas Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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