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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listens to a point from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, at the launch of Science and Technology Month held at the SRC on October 26. Science and Technology Month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listens to a point from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, at the launch of Science and Technology Month held at the SRC on October 26. Science and Technology Month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.

November is Science and Technology Month

November is being observed as National Science and Technology Month under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’. The month of activities, which was launched at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on October 26, will...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on Thursday (October 27).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on Thursday (October 27).

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, exchanges a warm handshake with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley at the Proclamation ceremony for Science and Technology Month held on October 25 at King’s House. Looking on is Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley. The month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimuli for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, exchanges a warm handshake with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley at the Proclamation ceremony for Science and Technology Month held on October 25 at King’s House. Looking on is Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley. The month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimuli for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), speaking at the launch of Science and Technology Month at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), on October 26. The Minister called on the private sector to lead the way in research and development. Others (from left) are Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison; Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley and Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher.
Technology

Private Sector Urged to Take Lead in Research and Development

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging the private sector to lead the way in research and development, in an effort to foster economic growth in the country. “The Government will create the legislative and policy framework; however, the private sector needs to take up the challenge of investing in research and development,” the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses a sitting of the House of Representatives on October 25.
IndustryTechnology

Persons who Breach Petroleum Industry Laws to Face Harsh Penalties

Persons who breach the country’s laws pertaining to the petroleum industry will soon face harsher penalties and increased fines. Speaking at yesterday’s (October 25) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the country’s Petroleum Act will be amended to effect these changes. “The new set of regulations that are...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Technology

Compensation for Motorists Affected by Bad Gas

The Government has commenced discussions with petroleum marketing companies and other players within the industry regarding compensation for motorists who were affected by contaminated gas last year. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, in a statement to the House of Representatives on October 25. Dr. Wheatley said while the final report...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles, at the NSPCU’s fifth annual conference on border security, held recently at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
National SecurityTechnology

Technology at Centre of Border Security

The Government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica. Speaking at the National Security Police Coordination Unit (NSPCU) Border Security Seminar, held recently at the National Police College of Jamaica, in St. Catherine, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said protecting the nation’s borders is one of...
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Cybersecurity Consultant, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. (File photo)
National SecurityTechnology

Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31

Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31. The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will mark the occasion by coordinating visits to primary and secondary schools across the island where presentations will be made to students on the safe use of the Internet. The day is part of Cyber Security Awareness Month activities in October. Head of...
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A shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas arrived at the Port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship Anthony Veeder on October 22.
Technology

LNG Arrives for JPS Bogue Power Plant

The Government’s drive to bring cheaper and cleaner energy to the people of Jamaica has been advanced with the arrival of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) power plant in Bogue, St. James. Supplied by New Fortress Energy, the shipment arrived at the Port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship Anthony Veeder on October...
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Chairman of the organizing committee of the 2016 Organization Of Caribbean Utility Regulators, (OOCUR), Albert Gordon speaking during a press conference at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay on Tuesday October 18. In giving an update on the October 26-28 conference which takes place at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Mr. Gordon who is also the Executive Director of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), stated that some 200 delegates are expected to attend.
Technology

200 Delegates Expected for Caribbean Utility Regulators Conference

More than 200 delegates from 20 countries are expected in the island for the 14th annual Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference, which takes place at the Secrets Resort and Spa in Montego Bay from October 26 to 28. Chairman of the organising committee of OOCUR, Albert Gordon, said approximately 150 persons have already registered for the three-day event,...
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