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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed, at a signing ceremony for the PCJ to provide the University of Technology (UTech) with $5 million to fund a scholarship programme and research and development in renewable energy, at the PCJ in New Kingston, on March 15.

PCJ Signs Agreement with UTECH for Research and Scholarship

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) and the University of Technology (UTech) have signed an agreement that will result in the corporation providing $5 million to bolster research and development as well as to fund a scholarship in engineering and...

It was serious business as (from left) Mr. Russell Hadeed, Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Dr. Andrew Wheatley, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, President, University of Technology, Jamaica and Mr. Winston Watson, Group General Manager, PCJ signed a partnership agreement to establish the PCJ Renewable Energy Scholarship and a grant which will provide funding for research projects to be undertaken by students at UTech’s School of Engineering. Under the agreement, which was signed today, (Wednesday March 15) at the PCJ Resource Centre in New Kingston, the PCJ will provide up to $5 million to finance the research grant and the Scholarship.

PCJ Forges $5 Million Partnership with UTECH for Renewable Energy Studies

E-Learning Jamaica’s (e-ljam) Technology Day will be held on April 4.

Registration Deadline For e-LJam Technology Day is March 17

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), officially launches the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Master’s Degree Programme at the University of Technology (UTech), yesterday (March 2) at the school’s Papine campus. Others (from left) are Charge d’Affaires at the German Embassy, Michael Dumke; Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment at UTech, Dr. Garfield Young; President of UTech, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD.; UTech’s Sustainable Energy Head, Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; Manager, Energy, CARICOM Secretariat, Dr. Devon Gardner, and Representative from the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in the Dominican Republic, Anya Shwerwin.

Jamaica Ahead of Energy Schedule

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), hands over tablet computers to Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (4th left), recently. The tablets have been donated to the Clifton Boys’ Home in Westmoreland. Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Suzette Buchanan; Chairman of the USF, Robert Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency

Clifton Boys’ Home Receives 19 Tablet Computers

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), looks on as Conrad Brown (right), explains the features of his light-emitting diode (LED) street lamp innovation, at the Science in the Gardens event held at the Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew on February 16. Mr. Brown was the winner in the Energy category at the 2016 National Innovation Awards. Also looking on are students from the Minister’s alma mater St. Jago High School in St. Catherine, as well as students from Saints Peter and Paul Preparatory, St. Andrew.

9 years ago Technology

Private Sector Urged to Invest in Research and Development

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is calling for increased private sector investment in scientific research and development. “We are mere consumers of technology; we need to invest." “As scientists, we do not complain about our problems, we find solutions,” he added. Dr. Wheatley was speaking at the ‘Science in the Gardens’ event at the...

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018Technology

Money Allocated to Improve Levels of Innovation

The Government will spend $19.2 million to improve the levels of innovation by building and strengthening capacities in the areas of Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I). Funding for this initiative is being provided by the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. The money has been set aside in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives....

In this file photo, Distribution agent with GeoTechVision Limited, Varon England (left), shows Shaniqua Hibbert, student of the Greater Portmore campus of the Windsor School for Special Education, how to operate one of the tablet computers which were handed over to the institution, under the Tablets in Schools Programme.

9 years ago Technology

17,500 Tablets to be Provided for Schools

The Government is to spend $7 million to provide 17,500 tablets to increase learning opportunities to students under the Tablet in Schools programme. The project will also see the distribution of 385 charging carts, 630 laptops as well as audiovisual display units to 210 schools. Funding for this initiative is being provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The money...

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

9 years ago Technology

$695 Million to Enhance Energy Efficiency Programme in Public Sector

The Government is to spend $695 million in the 2017-18 fiscal year to enhance Jamaica’s Energy Efficiency (EE) and Energy Conservation (EC) measures in the public sector. The money has been set aside in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Implemented by the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, it is anticipated that the measures...

9 years ago Technology

Funds Allocated for Energy Conservation in Schools

More than $90 million has been allocated for energy conservation in schools, and the development of special education centres in the 2017-18 budget. This is outlined in the Estimates of Expenditure which was tabled in the House of Representatives on February 9. During the next financial year, energy audits and structural assessment of 30 secondary schools will be completed, as...

Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Project Manager, Carlington Burrel.

9 years ago Technology

Jamaica Dominated CCIC Boot Camps in 2016

Approximately 40 green technology start-up entities have been established through the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center’s (CCIC) seven boot camps held across the region in 2016. Project Manager, Carlington Burrel, says that of these, 16 were Jamaican companies, with 10 coming from Trinidad and the remainder from other Caribbean islands. He notes that Jamaicans are super-competitive with a strong entrepreneurship spirit,...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), converses with Microsoft’s Director of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Latin America, Marlon Fetzner, during a digital innovation conference, organized by the technology firm’s local office, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, February 9.

9 years ago Technology

Gov’t Recommits to Curtailing Cybercrimes

The Government remains committed to the ongoing implementation of safeguards to curtail the incidence of cybercrimes. These, according to Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, include amendments to Cybercrimes Act, where necessary. He was speaking with JIS News after addressing a digital innovation conference, organized by Microsoft Jamaica, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston,...