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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses an Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Awareness Workshop at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 29.

More than $100 Million Saved Under Energy Efficiency Programme

The Government has saved more than $100 million in energy costs under the Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the programme has resulted in a significant reduction in...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Wigton Renewable Energy Laboratory in Rose Hill, Manchester, on November 3, 2016. Others (from left, front row) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander; Project Manager at Wigton, Michelle Chin Lenn, and Chairman of Wigton, Dwayne Smith. In the back row (from left) are Group General Manager at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson; General Manager at the facility, Earl Barrett, and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

Wigton to Offer Renewable Energy Training Course in July

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), looks at the features of the Doctor on Call application, being shown to him by Physician and Head of the School of Public Health and Health Technology of the University of Technology, Professor Winston Davidson. Occasion was the launch of the app on June 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Doctor on Call Brings Health Services to Smartphones and Computers

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addressing the Jamaica Computer Society’s (JCS) symposium, which was held at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, recently, under the theme ‘The Future of IT Jobs’.

Gov’t Set Sights on Artificial Intelligence

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 20).

239 Net Billing Licences Issued Since April 2016

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), is in discussion with Managing Director and Consulting Principal Environmental Solutions Limited, Eleanor Jones (right), at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ‘Renewable Made in Germany’ seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 20. At left is Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy in Jamaica, Michael Dumke.

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Gov’t Working on Electricity Demand Plan

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is working to complete an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which will take account of current and future electricity demand. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ‘Renewables Made in Germany’ Seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June...

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Integrated Resource Plan to be Completed Soon

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hillary Alexander says the Government is putting together an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to guide the development of a modern energy sector in Jamaica. She made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo on Friday, (June 16) at the Jamaica...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point from General Manager, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean, Therese Turner-Jones, during an e-Governance briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Friday (June 9).

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Jamaica Looking to Establish Region’s First E-Government System – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says his administration is committed to establishing the first fully digitised Government system in the region. He noted that the aim is to make the Government’s public service delivery more efficient through on-line access. The Prime Minister was speaking at an e-Governance briefing at his offices in St. Andrew on June 9. During...

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

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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 are really looking up,” said Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. He was speaking at a...

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.

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Amended Road Traffic Act to Cover Areas to Reduce Crashes

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says certain areas to be covered in the amended Road Traffic Act will aid in the reduction of fatalities on the nation’s roads. These include establishment of the Island Traffic Authority and its functions, the road code, classification of vehicles; revocation of certificates of fitness; refusal of the learner’s permit...

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.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in their Own Products

Jamaicans are being encouraged to invest in their own ideas and products by Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley. “Growth will only come from people investing in our country and ensuring that we have good products that can stand the test of time,” Dr. Riley said, while speaking at the SRC’s Opportunity-quest today (may 25),...

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).

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UWI Lauded for More Focus on Engineering

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has lauded the University of the West Indies (UWI) for expanding the training offered for Engineering. The Minister, who was addressing the official opening of the UWI Mona Campus Science and Engineering Branch Library in St. Andrew today (May 17), said “significant” growth will come from the institution’s focus...