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

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

Energy Security Vital for Sustainable Growth – Dr. Wheatley
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.
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.

Technology Will Be Utilised in Creating Safer Society – Charles Jr.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses members of the diaspora at a town hall meeting hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica at the National Women’s Democratic Club in Washington DC, on Tuesday (September 26). Listening are Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks and Jamaica’s representative to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Arthur Williams.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses members of the diaspora at a town hall meeting hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica at the National Women’s Democratic Club in Washington DC, on Tuesday (September 26). Listening are Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks and Jamaica’s representative to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Arthur Williams.

Members of the Diaspora Urged to Use GOJ Portal
Deputy Director General at the Office of Utilities Regulations (OUR), Hopeton Heron, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Mr. Heron spoke of the topics to be addressed at the upcoming Natural Gas Conference being staged by the OUR and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) from October 4-6 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Deputy Director General at the Office of Utilities Regulations (OUR), Hopeton Heron, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Mr. Heron spoke of the topics to be addressed at the upcoming Natural Gas Conference being staged by the OUR and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) from October 4-6 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Inaugural Natural Gas Conference Oct. 4-6

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Public Sector Energy Competition Deadline for Public Sector Agencies Extended

The deadline for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) Energy Champion Competition has been extended to September 30. The competition, which seeks to award energy-efficient public entities, will run from October 1 to December 31, 2017. Project Manager of the EECP, Jody Grizzle, explained to JIS News that energy consumption should be of concern to everyone. “Saving on energy...
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Principal Director in the Energy Division of the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal, addresses the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Energy Services Committee Members’ Forum held recently at the General Accident Meeting Room in Kingston.
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Integrated Resource Plan to Lower Energy Costs for Consumers

Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Fitzroy Vidal, says the new Integrated Resource Plan for the energy sector will guide households and business owners on how to lower the overall cost they incur annually on electricity consumption. The plan, which will foster the development of a modern energy sector in Jamaica, is scheduled to be completed...
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Senior GIS Manager and Trainer, National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Simone Lloyd (left), delivers a presentation at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
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MDAs Urged to Take Advantage of ELA

The National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) is urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to take advantage of the geospatial technologies and resources available through a four-year Enterprise-wide Licence Agreement (ELA) signed in 2015. The ELA, signed with global market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), which provides world-renowned mapping and spatial and analytics software,...
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Land Information Council Contributing to Growth of GIS Across Region

The Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) continues to receive praise from regional stakeholders for its capacity to facilitate a more holistic sharing of geospatial data across the public and private sectors in support of national development. Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Simone Lloyd, said the Council has significantly...
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Senior GIS Manager and Trainer, National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Simone Lloyd (left), delivers a presentation at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
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Conference to Highlight Use of Geospatial Technologies

The National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) will be using its inaugural Geographic Information Systems (GIS) User Conference next month to highlight how geospatial technologies can be used in maintaining national security and public safety. Senior GIS Manager and Trainer at NSDMD, Simone Lloyd, says the conference will be used to examine the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies...
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NCST Assesses Proposals for Funding

The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) is now in the process of assessing proposals and applications for the Science and Technology Research and Development Fund. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the Commission has received several promising applications, for which they have hopes of seeing...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, displays the newly launched GOV.JM portal on a mobile device at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 23), at the agency’s Head Office. The Minister is encouraging persons to use the portal.
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GOV.JM is a Secure Website

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is reassuring the public that the newly launched GOV.JM is a secure portal, and users’ personal information will not be compromised. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 23, Dr. Wheatley said persons are being encouraged to use the technology. “We are committed to ensuring that all government websites...
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