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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

Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest, is urging increased vigilance against cybercrime, as everyone is at risk. He noted that last year, the country lost US$100 million due to cyber criminal activity, and a...
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).

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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.
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.

GIS Technology A Critical Crime Fighting Tool – PM Holness
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.
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.

JCF Uses Geospatial Data to Improve Operations
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.
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.

PM Urges Greater Use of GIS for Economic Growth

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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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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
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CMU Well-Positioned to Produce Graduates to Take Country Forward – Dr. Wheatley

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the newly established Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is well-positioned to produce graduates capable of playing key roles in furthering Jamaica’s development. Noting the Government’s cognisance of the need for a tertiary system that produces well-trained graduates to compete globally, particularly in the knowledge-based economy, Dr. Wheatley said his Ministry...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)
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Energy Security Vital for Sustainable Growth – Dr. Wheatley

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says energy security is vital to achieve sustainable growth in the economy. Addressing business interests at the opening of the new GD Texaco Service Station on Market Street in Falmouth on September 29, Dr. Wheatley said in light of this reality, the Government is committed to diversify its energy...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. addresses the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Social Good Summit at the University of Technology campus on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew on September 28. The Social Good Summit, a flagship annual global event of the UNDP, examines the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives around the world.
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Technology Will Be Utilised in Creating Safer Society – Charles Jr.

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Government will continue to utilise technological solutions as a key component in creating a safer society. Mr. Charles was speaking at the opening ceremony for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Social Good Summit at the University of Technology campus, Old Hope Road,...
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