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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), is greeted by Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) Managing Director, Dr. David McBean, on arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 23), for the entity’s 15th Anniversary Awards Dinner. At left is Opposition spokesman on Energy and Mining, Phillip Paulwell.

Gov’t Moves Ahead With Plans to Create Single ICT Regulator

The Government is moving ahead with plans to establish a single regulator for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the legislative and regulatory changes necessary to facilitate the...

Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) employees Kwan Wilson (left) and Afiba Huie, cut the SMA’s 15th anniversary cake during the entity’s awards dinner at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, November 23. Mr. Wilson and Ms. Huie, who have been with the SMA since its inception in 2001, were among 24 employees recognised by the entity.

Technology Minister Hails Spectrum Management Authority

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest (left), speaking at the opening of a Commonwealth Telecoms Organisation (CTO) Cyber-Standards Workshop, on November 24 at The Jamaica Pegasus, in Kingston. Seated at right is Secretary General of the CTO, Shola Taylor.

Government Employees Being Trained in Cybersecurity

Jamaicans Urged to be Cautious with Online Transaction

Coordinator for Science and Technology Education at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Amanda McKenzie.

SRC Hosts Science in the Gardens

Senior Advisor to the Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Trevor Forest (centre), listens to President of Techsmart Consulting Inc., Phillip Cross (right), on day one of a two-day Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Human Resources & Information and Communications Technology (HR/ICT) conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on November 21. At left is Director of Post and Telecommunications in the Science, Energy and Technology Ministry, Cecil McCain. Mr. Forest represented the Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

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Ministry Commits to Universal Access to ICT

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Ministry remains committed to providing Jamaicans with universal access to information and communications technology (ICT). Dr. Wheatley emphasised that this is necessary in order to transition Jamaica to a digital and knowledge-based society, which should contribute significantly to economic growth. “Access is important... .We are committed to removing...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), assists Professor Errol Morrison (centre), with his 2016 National Medal for Science and Technology, while Minister of Science and Technology in the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Naledi Mandisa Pandor (right), looks on. Occasion was the 2016 National Medal for Science, Technology and Innovation Awards ceremony, held on November 16, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston.

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Technology Minister Says Greater Focus Must be Placed on Innovation

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says greater focus must be placed on innovation and science, as those areas have great potential to deliver economic growth for Jamaicans. The Minister, who was addressing the 2016 National Medal for Science, Technology and Innovation Awards ceremony, held on November 16, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), looks at the features of one of the 32 new iMac computers in the upgraded computer laboratory at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in St. Andrew, which was officially reopened on Tuesday (November 15). The project was undertaken by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $17 million. Principal of the College, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson (left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Suzette Buchanan, also look on.

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Technology Minister Opens Upgraded Computer Lab at Edna Manley College

Students of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts now have access to a fully equipped computer laboratory. The facility, which was upgraded by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $17 million, boasts 32 new iMac computers, air-conditioning units, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), networking equipment and furniture. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr....

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.

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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 general public health. She noted that GIS maps can assist in identifying disease patterns, risk factors, and sources of pollution...

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.

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Acquisition Of LNG Significant – Energy Minister

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the acquisition of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as part of the energy option is a significant boost to the country’s diversification efforts and economic endeavours. Addressing stakeholders and business leaders at the commissioning of LNG at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant in St. James on...

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.

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Residents of Greater Brown’s Town in East Kingston Celebrate Opening of CAP

It was a celebratory atmosphere for residents of Greater Brown’s Town, in Eastern Kingston, as a $4.6 million Community Access Point (CAP) was opened in the community on November 9. The facility, which is located at 16 Shoe Lane, has been outfitted with 20 state-of-the-art computers, printers and air-conditioning units. It is expected to benefit students as well as other...

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Jamaicans Urged to Protect CAPs

Jamaicans are being urged to protect community access points (CAPs) islandwide and create programmes that will enable them to be sustainable. The call came from Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Computer Skills Training Lab, located at 16 Shoe Lane in East Kingston, today (November 9)....