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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).

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...

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).

New STI Policy by Year End

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.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

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.

Tullow Oil to Move to 3-D Surveys in Oil and Gas Exploration

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

CMU Well-Positioned to Produce Graduates to Take Country Forward – Dr. Wheatley

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...

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,...

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.

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Members of the Diaspora Urged to Use GOJ Portal

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging members of the diaspora to make full use of the recently launched Government of Jamaica (GOJ) portal. Speaking 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), Minister Wheatley explained that the...

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.

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Inaugural Natural Gas Conference Oct. 4-6

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) will be hosting Jamaica’s inaugural Natural Gas Conference from October 4 to 6. The conference, themed ‘New Horizons: The Development of a Natural Gas Sector in Jamaica – Prospects and Challenges’, will be held at The Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. Deputy Director General at the OUR, Hopeton...

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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...

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...

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,...