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

Provision of Electricity Opens Opportunities for Communities –Energy Minister

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the provision of electricity in communities which were previously without the service forms part of the Government’s push to create economic opportunities for everyone. Addressing a National Energy...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hillary Alexander (right), and representative from international information and communications technology (ICT) management consultancy firm, DETECON International GmbH, Dr. Kay Horst Weller, examine document with the GovNet design during the presentation ceremony held on August 18, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. GovNet is the Government’s proposed communications network, which is expected to result in greater interconnectivity and efficiency in the public sector.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hillary Alexander (right), and representative from international information and communications technology (ICT) management consultancy firm, DETECON International GmbH, Dr. Kay Horst Weller, examine document with the GovNet design during the presentation ceremony held on August 18, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. GovNet is the Government’s proposed communications network, which is expected to result in greater interconnectivity and efficiency in the public sector.

GovNet Design Completed
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), is shown a section of the book, entitled ‘Understanding Wind Energy: Youth Repowering the Future’ by the author, Senior Engineer, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Oswald O. King, at the launch held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Trafalgar Road, on August 16. At right is General Manager of Wigton Windfarm Limited, Earl Barrett.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), is shown a section of the book, entitled ‘Understanding Wind Energy: Youth Repowering the Future’ by the author, Senior Engineer, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Oswald O. King, at the launch held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Trafalgar Road, on August 16. At right is General Manager of Wigton Windfarm Limited, Earl Barrett.

Wigton Windfarm Limited Provides Training in Renewable Energy
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), are shown a section of the book entitled, ‘‘Understanding Wind Energy: Youth Repowering the Future’, by the author, Senior Engineer, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Oswald O. King, at the launch held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Trafalgar Road, on August 16. At left is Chairman, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Duane C.E. Smith.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), are shown a section of the book entitled, ‘‘Understanding Wind Energy: Youth Repowering the Future’, by the author, Senior Engineer, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Oswald O. King, at the launch held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Trafalgar Road, on August 16. At left is Chairman, Wigton Windfarm Limited, Duane C.E. Smith.

Book on Wind Energy Launched
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

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USF Assists the Disabled Community

The Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to give assistance to the disabled community by including in their summer employee cohort someone who is a deaf mute. Chief Executive Officer at the USF, Suzette Buchanan, told JIS News that the agency has given a great deal of support to the disabled community over the years, and “we are now stepping up...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (2nd left), officially opens the Annotto Bay Computer Resource Centre in St. Mary on Thursday, August 10. Others (from left) are Councillor for the Annotto Bay Division of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Hugh Bryan; Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. Winston Green; Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary; and representative of the Annotto Bay Community Development and Environmental Benevolent Society, Ruel Francis. The $3.5-million facility, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF), is the 256th Community Access Point (CAP) to be developed across the island and the seventh in St. Mary.
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Community Access Point Opens in Annotto Bay

Residents of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, now have the benefit of a community access point (CAP), which provides access to the Internet as well as a variety of computer-related services. The Annotto Bay Computer Resource Centre, which is situated on the grounds of the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, was developed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of approximately $3.5...
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Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)
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Government on Mission to Achieve Energy Security

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is on a mission to revolutionise and diversify the energy sector, in order to put the country firmly on a path of achieving energy security. Speaking at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) handover ceremony for two energy-efficiency projects in Black River, St. Elizabeth, recently, the...
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Projects at Education Ministry and May Pen Hospital to Save Energy

Cabinet has approved the award of two contracts under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme for the supply of plant and equipment for energy-efficient air-conditioning retrofits for the May Pen Hospital and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing held recently...
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USF Giving Away Devices for Jamaica 55

The Universal Service Fund (USF), in observance of Jamaica 55, has committed to giving away 55 devices across Jamaica. The agency will also be giving away five grand prizes at the Jamaica 55 Grand Gala on Independence Day, August 6, at the National Stadium in Kingston. The 55 devices will be given away randomly to persons across the country. “We...
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Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)
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PCJ Biodiesel Blend to Cut Oil Imports and Boost Agricultural Sector

Jamaica could save hundreds of millions in energy costs per year, while reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and creating a boost for the agricultural sector through the introduction of a B5 biodiesel blend. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), the agency of Government dedicated to pursuing the development of Jamaica’s energy resources, has developed the blend for...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (right) and Chief Executive Officer of Biojam Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Global Inc., Christian Strachan, exchange signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a feasibility study for the creation of a science and technology park in Jamaica. The signing ceremony was held on July 6 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston
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Gov’t to Undertake Feasibility Study for Establishment of Technology Park

The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biojam Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Global Inc. to undertake a feasibility study for the creation of a science and technology park in Jamaica. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the study will determine Jamaica’s readiness for the park, which will facilitate research and...
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