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Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Andrew Wheatley (Left) and Member of Parliament for Southern St. James, Derrick Kellier, share a light moment at the opening of the Community Access Point located at the Roehampton Primary School in St. James on April 21.
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Andrew Wheatley (Left) and Member of Parliament for Southern St. James, Derrick Kellier, share a light moment at the opening of the Community Access Point located at the Roehampton Primary School in St. James on April 21.

Technology Innovation Fund to be Created

Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is moving to make Jamaica the Caribbean's leading producer of technology, through the creation of a Technology Innovation Fund. He explained that the Fund will provide for...
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Limited, Brian Jardim (centre), in cutting the ribbon to officially commission into service, a solar energy generating system at Rainforest’s Freeport facilities in St. James. The event took place on Thursday, April 21. Looking on is Chief Technical Officer of Conserve It, which installed the system, Milton Miller.
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Limited, Brian Jardim (centre), in cutting the ribbon to officially commission into service, a solar energy generating system at Rainforest’s Freeport facilities in St. James. The event took place on Thursday, April 21. Looking on is Chief Technical Officer of Conserve It, which installed the system, Milton Miller.

Dr. Wheatley Hails Rainforest Seafoods’ Solar Energy Project
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), is greeted by Director of FESCO, Mr. Hugh Coore (left), at the half-yearly meeting of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) on April 20, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right is President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Mr. Leonard Green.
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), is greeted by Director of FESCO, Mr. Hugh Coore (left), at the half-yearly meeting of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) on April 20, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right is President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Mr. Leonard Green.

Final Report on Contaminated Gas to be Released Soon
Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), having a light exchange with (from left): Deputy Group Managing Director for National Commercial Bank (NCB), Dennis Cohen and Group Managing Director, of NCB, Patrick Hylton, at the NCB Digital Symposium, held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, in Kingston, on April 20.
Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), having a light exchange with (from left): Deputy Group Managing Director for National Commercial Bank (NCB), Dennis Cohen and Group Managing Director, of NCB, Patrick Hylton, at the NCB Digital Symposium, held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, in Kingston, on April 20.

Legislation for Digital Society
Telephone Operator at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Gritley Williams, who is visually impaired, uses the MAGic software, a screen magnification and screen reading solution to improve her efficiency on the job.
Telephone Operator at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Gritley Williams, who is visually impaired, uses the MAGic software, a screen magnification and screen reading solution to improve her efficiency on the job.

JCPD Acquires New Software to Improve Services

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Budget 2016/2017Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Contraband Detection Machinery to be Purchased

The Government is to procure contraband detection machinery and equipment this fiscal year, as it moves to strengthen the island’s customs control and security. A sum of $2.58 billion has been allocated under the Fiscal Administration Modernisation Programme for the project, as outlined in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House. The overall objective of the programme is...
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Budget 2016/2017Technology

$192 Million for Youth Employment in Digital Industry

The Government is to spend $192 million this fiscal year for youth employment in the digital and creative industries. Funding for this initiative is to come from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The funds have been set aside in the 2016/2017 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Implemented by the Energy, Science and Technology...
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Budget 2016/2017Technology

Work to Continue on Energy Services Company Project

Work is to continue on the development of an Energy Services Company (ESCO) Industry in Jamaica with a further budgetary allocation of $2.1 million this fiscal year. The funds have been made available in the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, which got underway in April 2012, is being implemented by the Ministry of...
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Budget 2016/2017Technology

Postal Service to be Upgraded

The Government is to spend $38.9 million this fiscal year to upgrade the country’s postal service to an international postal system. The money has been set aside in the 2016/2017 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. To be implemented by the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, the upgrade will result in an increase in the ability...
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Budget 2016/2017Technology

More Students to Receive Computer Tablets

A sum of $700 million has been allocated in the 2016/2017 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House, to continue the utilisation of tablet computers to increase learning opportunities for students. Initially, the pilot project provided android tablet devices to students and teachers in 38 institutions, free of cost. An additional 25 institutions are to benefit from the extension of...
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Technology

eGov Jamaica Celebrating 30 Years in April

eGov Jamaica Limited is celebrating its 30th anniversary in April under the theme: ‘Transforming Lives Through Technology’. The company, which has been providing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services to Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies since 1986, will be hosting several events in commemoration of the anniversary. Activities will get underway on Sunday (April 17) with a church service at...
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Technology

Jamaica to Save US$2 Million per Year from Internet Exchange Point

Jamaica is expected to realise savings of US$2 million per year from the establishment of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) facility locally. The IXP will allow Internet traffic to be routed within Jamaica for processing, instead of through overseas providers, as currently obtains. In addition to the cost savings, the initiative is expected to boost the ease and speed of...
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