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

Increased Job Prospects in ICT- Dr. Wheatley

The Government is optimistic about increased job prospects for Jamaicans in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). “This administration is very much passionate about creating jobs (and) as it relates to the future of ICT jobs, the prospects...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher (second right), at the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association Annual Launch of Road Safety Month, at the Molynes Road Texaco Station in St. Andrew, on June 7. Others (from left) are JGRA President, Phillip Chong, and Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

Amended Road Traffic Act to Cover Areas to Reduce Crashes

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), smells a locally formulated soap produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest today (May 25). At left is the CEO of Tanya’s Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in their Own Products

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa (left), unveil a sign at the rebranded UWI Science and Engineering Branch Library, today (May 17).

UWI Lauded for More Focus on Engineering

A section of the audience at the Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston recently.

More Girls Urged to Get Involved in ICT

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NLA Introduces New Online Forms

The National Land Agency (NLA) has introduced new online forms as part of its continued bid to improve service delivery and satisfy customer demand. Available at the NLA’s website at www.nla.gov.jm, the new forms will guide customers in properly completing an application, thus reducing the rejection rate of documents submitted to the Land Titles division. The forms are application to...

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

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Computers for IOJ Junior and Cultural Centres

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has allocated a $14.5 million grant for the purchase of 31 computers for the Institute of Jamaica’s (IOJ) junior and cultural centres, to provide greater access to information and communications technology (ICT) for its users. Speaking at the commissioning of the IOJ computer labs and library virtual on April 28 at the East Street Junior...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the Girls in Information Communications Technology (ICT) Day Seminar and Exhibition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 28.

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Revision of Cybercrimes Act to Get Under Way Shortly

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the revision of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 is to get under way in another two to three months. He noted that the revisions will address, among other things, concerns that the current legislation inhibits freedom of expression. He said the Ministry will be inviting the input of all...

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Girls to Take Part In ICT Conference

More than 300 students from 30 schools will participate in a Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on April 27. The event, which is being hosted by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, will feature many speakers, including the Minister of Science,...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), peruses a document with (from left) Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology, Professor Errol Morrison and Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley. Occasion was the launch of the Joint Call for Applications under the Jamaica/South Africa Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on April 19.

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Gov’t Allocates $30 Million for Research Funding

The Government has committed $30 million over the next three years to fund high-quality projects in the areas of indigenous knowledge and water research. The development comes under the Jamaica/South Africa Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, which seeks to promote and support cooperation between the countries in the fields of science and technology. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology,...

Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects

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Data Protection Act to be Tabled Shortly

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Data Protection Act is expected to be laid before Parliament for debate within another three months. The Minister, who was making his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18), said that work on the Bill is “far advanced.” The...

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Science and Technology Fund to be Launched April 19

The Government will be launching a National Science and Technology Fund on Wednesday, April 19. The Fund will support technology transfer from innovators to industry and service sectors, provide intellectual property support, enhance human resource development and promote science. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during his contribution to the 2017/18...