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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.

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...

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.

Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online

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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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, 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...

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.

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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...

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

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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...