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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.

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...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses a sitting of the House of Representatives on October 25.

Persons who Breach Petroleum Industry Laws to Face Harsh Penalties

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

Compensation for Motorists Affected by Bad Gas

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.

Technology at Centre of Border Security

Cybersecurity Consultant, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. (File photo)

Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31

A shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas arrived at the Port of Montego Bay aboard the feeder ship Anthony Veeder on October 22.

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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...

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.

9 years ago 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,...

Acting Chief Technical Director, Planning and Development Division, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart.

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Office of the Prime Minister – A Model of Energy Efficiency

The Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) has enabled a number of state entities to effect essential operational changes in order to conserve energy. The programme’s objective, which aims to change their approach to energy consumption, has been evident in several ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have adopted effective conservation practices. Notable among these is the Office of...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon.. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the official opening of the BMR Wind Farm Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth.

9 years ago Technology

Largest Private Sector Renewable Energy Project

When Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) began operating its 36-megawatt wind farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, a few months ago, the facility became Jamaica’s largest private sector renewable energy project. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, who gave the keynote address at the official opening on August 11, pointed out that the wind farm will help...

Chairman of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Robert Lawrence (second left), displays computers (on table), which he handed over to the Golden Age Home recently. Others (from left) are Assistant General Manager of the Golden Age Home, Mishka Townsend-Brown; General Manager of the Golden Age Home, Laurette Adams-Thomas and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Everold Simms.

9 years ago Technology

Golden Age Home Gets Computers from USF

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated three desktop computers to the Golden Age Home, located in Vineyard Town, Kingston. Chairman of the USF, Robert Lawrence, told JIS News that the Fund endeavours to seize opportunities such as this one, to provide assistance to facilities which cater to the total wellbeing and development of our people, especially the children and...

Senior Expert with the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Mr. Rhoen Kerr (second right) and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High school, Mrs. Arlene Thomas (right), cut the ribbon to officially open a science lab at the school on September 15, while students and teachers look on. The school is one of eight provided with science laboratories outfitted with equipment and apparatus through the project funded by the European Union and the Government of Jamaica.

9 years ago Technology

SRC Opens Science Labs in Schools

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has, so far, officially opened science laboratories in four of eight participating primary and secondary schools in its Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project. The INVOCAB, being done in conjunction with the Trinidadian agency National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), is a science-based project geared at helping students to...

Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.

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Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Trained at Boot Camps

Some 163 clean energy entrepreneurs have been trained at three boot camps hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC). The programme, which offers mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs in the field of clean energy, is now inviting more companies to be a part of their upcoming boot camp in Antigua and Barbuda from September 27 to 29. The deadline...