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SRC Accepting Applications for Innovation Awards

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is now accepting applications for the National Innovation Awards. The awards will be made in November 2016, and winners have a chance to win cash prizes as well as trophies. Executive Director at the SRC,...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents the winning trophy to Campion College team members (from second left), Jenine Shepherd, Jillian Edwards and Maliic Graham, who copped first place in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme competition, at the awards ceremony on June 24, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston.

Young Jamaicans Urged to Join Energy Revolution

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, provides details about the open data portal during a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 22. The portal will be launched on Friday, June 24.

Open Data Portal to Improve Transparency – Dr. Wheatley

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the top award to students of The Mico University College, which was adjudged the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution for its wick irrigation system, during the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair at the Girls’ Guide headquarters in St. Andrew in March. Accepting the award (from second left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

Mico to Analyse Wick Irrigation Technology

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, addresses the 55th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on June 11.

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Gov’t Looks to add 150 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

The Government will be advertising requests for proposals (RFPs) for the supply of an additional 100 megawatts of renewable energy during the course of the year. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate on June 21 in the House of Representatives. He said the RFPs...

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Jamaicans to Have Free Access To Online Gov’t Services

Jamaicans will soon have free access to essential online government services, says Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. He said the development comes out of discussions with the major service providers. “They have assured me that within the next couple of weeks they will zero rate access to key Government of Jamaica sites, services and Ministry...

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25 Communities to Benefit from $1.25-Billion Electricity Supply Project

Twenty-five communities in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and St. James are to benefit from a $1.25-billion project to improve electricity supply in these areas. The project is part of the Street Lighting, Installations, Loss Reduction and Community Renewal (SILC) initiative, which was announced by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, in his...

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Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov’t Websites

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 21, Dr. Wheatley explained that over the past two years...

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Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24. This was announced by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 21. The open data portal is consistent with the wider...

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Hydro Projects to be Undertaken

The Government is seeking to boost renewable energy through research and development of six new hydro sites, which could save the country some $426 million. Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says feasibility studies have been completed for five river projects, and with the six additional sites where work will commence, they represent a 33-...

Executive Director of the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC), Douglas Levermore (right) and Technical Advisor to the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC), within the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service speaking at the JIS Think Tank on June 7.

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Gov’t Implements US$35 Million Public Investment Management System

The Government is undertaking a US$35 million programme to improve the management of public-sector projects and ensure greater accountability and transparency. The Public Investment Management System (PIMS), which is funded by the World Bank, falls under the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The web-based system will strengthen the capacity of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to streamline the...