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Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Simone Lloyd (centre), introduces Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lt. Col. Oral Khan (left), to Head of the University of Technology’s (UTech) School of Public Health and Technology, Professor Winston Davidson. Occasion was the NSDMD’s GIS Business Executive Forum held on November 9 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Simone Lloyd (centre), introduces Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lt. Col. Oral Khan (left), to Head of the University of Technology’s (UTech) School of Public Health and Technology, Professor Winston Davidson. Occasion was the NSDMD’s GIS Business Executive Forum held on November 9 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

GIS Technology Useful in the Fight Against Diseases

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Development and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, says the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology could be pivotal in the country’s fight against the spread of diseases and in the quest to improve...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (third left) , during a tour of the new US$175 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others (from fourth left) are: Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (third left) , during a tour of the new US$175 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others (from fourth left) are: Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin.

Acquisition Of LNG Significant – Energy Minister
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Community Access Point (CAP), on November 11.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Community Access Point (CAP), on November 11.

Residents of Greater Brown’s Town in East Kingston Celebrate Opening of CAP
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Computer Skill Training Lab, located at 16 Shoe Lane, in Kingston, today (November 9).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Computer Skill Training Lab, located at 16 Shoe Lane, in Kingston, today (November 9).

Jamaicans Urged to Protect CAPs
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (right), in conversation with Executive Director of the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Dr. Judith Mowatt, during a recent presentation ceremony for a new state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope, which was handed over to the entity by the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno. The ceremony was held at the Institute on Hope Boulevard in St. Andrew.
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (right), in conversation with Executive Director of the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Dr. Judith Mowatt, during a recent presentation ceremony for a new state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope, which was handed over to the entity by the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno. The ceremony was held at the Institute on Hope Boulevard in St. Andrew.

Institute of Forensic Science to Receive State-of-the-Art Equipment

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left) and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd right) examine a brochure on the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) at Tech Fest, held on November 3 at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, in Kingston. Others (from left) are Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson and Director General of the JLS, Karen Barton.
Technology

Technology Minister Commends JLS

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has commended the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) and its partners for providing free access to information and communications technology (ICT) to the public. “The Jamaica Library Service has embraced technology in such a way that it seeks to improve its service offerings to the general public. I am pleased...
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In this file photo, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (2nd left), examines an equipment at the Wigton Windfarm, in Rose Hill, Manchester, last year. Occasion was the official opening of the Renewable Energy Laboratory at the facility. Others (from left) are Group General Manager at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson; General Manager at the facility, Earl Barrett, and Chairman of Wigton, Dwayne Smith.
Technology

Wigton Renewable-Energy Lab to Provide Training

Training in renewable energy has taken another step, with the opening of the Wigton Renewable-Energy Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester. The resource centre, which was opened on November 3, by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, will deliver practical and theoretical courses in solar thermal, photovoltaic, concentrated solar and wind power. It will also offer...
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Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking during a day of activities to observe Cyber Security Awareness Day held on October 31 at the Police Officers’ Club, Hope Road, St. Andrew.
National SecurityTechnology

Victims of Cybercrimes Urged to Report Incidents

Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, is urging victims of cybercrimes to come forward and make a report. She said reports can be made to CIRT or the Communication Forensics and Cybercrimes Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Cybercrime is any unlawful activity carried out by...
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ScienceTechnology

SRC Competitions Close November 4

The deadline for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science and Technology Month competitions has been extended to November 4, 2016. Coordinator for the Science and Technology Unit at the SRC, Amanda McKenzie, told JIS News that the aim of the competitions is to “increase students’ awareness, understanding and appreciation for science and technology.” The competitions encourage the youth to depict...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 14th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, on October 28.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Utility Regulators Urged to Pay Close Attention to Impact of Climate Change

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is urging utility regulators to pay close attention to the effects of climate change on the Caribbean region, as they seek to draft regulations to mitigate its impact. Speaking at the 14th annual conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) at the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point during activities to observe Cyber Security Awareness Day, at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on October 31.
Technology

Data Protection Act to be Tabled Next Financial Year

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Data Protection Act will be tabled in Parliament before the end of the next financial year. Dr. Wheatley said the Act will safeguard, in general, the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data as well as to govern the collection, regulation, processing, keeping, use and disclosure...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), uses his phone to access the newly commissioned WiFi hotspot at Devon House on Friday (October 28). He is joined by (from left) Acting CEO of Universal Service Fund (USF), Everold Simms; Director of Sales of Government, Enterprise and IT Solutions at C&W Business, Carol Robertson; Executive Director of Devon House, Janette Taylor; and Chairman of USF, Robert Lawrence. The hotspot was set up by USF, as the first in a series of public sites that will be provided with free Internet access.
Technology

Wi-fi Now at Devon House

Patrons at the popular heritage site and hangout Devon House are now able to access free Wi-Fi hotspot when they use the venue. This has been made possible through the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, which carried out the installation at the first in a series of public sites which will...
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