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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.

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...

SRC Competitions Close November 4

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.

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

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.

Data Protection Act to be Tabled Next Financial Year

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.

Wi-fi Now at Devon House

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the opening of Kingston Beta on October 26 at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in New Kingston, where the Techstart.online directory service and business support platform was launched.

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Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups. Techstart is a free online directory service and business support platform that provides subsidised development and productivity tools to help fast-track technology-driven concepts. It also connects companies to local and international investors by submitting the company profile to...

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JPS to Provide Report on Blackout October 31

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be providing a report next week, detailing the cause of the system breakdown that resulted in an all-island blackout in August. Addressing the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, Mr. Holness informed that...

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’.

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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 serve to popularise and educate the public on the importance and relevance of science and technology to the development of...

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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Govt Actively Pursuing Adoption of Net Neutrality

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government strongly supports and is actively pursuing adoption of the principles of net neutrality, which allows for equal access to Internet content and applications. “I know that this is a hot topic that has garnered much discussion in technology circles and our stance is clear. It is my...

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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Gov’t Creating Supportive Framework for Science and Technology

The Government will be putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the move is critical in creating the enabling environment that will increase the contribution of science and technology to national progress. “This includes undertaking strategies to...

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 Wants Region to be Less Dependent on Oil

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a concerted effort must be made by countries in the region to be less dependent on oil. Addressing the opening of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) conference at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, the Prime Minister said that opportunities that are available through energy diversification...

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PM Commends OUR

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers. Addressing the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26, the Prime Minister pointed out that the OUR...