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Technical Officer for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) in the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Lincoln Dean, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 29.

$81 Million Invested in Energy Efficient Systems

More than $81 million has been invested in the installation of energy efficient systems at seven schools, a police station and the head office of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Approximately $68 million was spent to replace 240...

Project Manager of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) in the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Wayne Williams (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 29. Others (from left) are: Project Technical Officer, EECP, Mr. Lincoln Dean and Project Administrative Coordinator, EECP, Mr. Tenny Daley.

Energy Efficiency Project Saves Government $100 Million

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)

Technology Minister Wants More Females in ICT

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 (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

10 years ago Technology

Bogue Plant to Deliver Cheaper Energy Soon

The promise by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company to deliver lower energy prices to consumers with the conversion of its Bogue, St. James plant to liquefied natural gas (LNG) is almost a reality. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JPS, Kelly Tomblin, said this should be fully realised by the middle of August this year. On a recent tour...

10 years ago Technology

e-Gov Jamaica Enhancing Productivity

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-Gov Jamaica Limited, Herman Athias, says his Agency continues to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the nation’s Government agencies, 30 years later. “This organisation continues to make contributions with applications that deliver a much better and timely quality of service to our citizens. In that regard, it enhances the productivity of the country. We...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

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.

10 years ago Technology

Final Report on Contaminated Gas to be Released Soon

Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the final report from an investigation into contaminated gas discovered at several service stations last year, is complete and will be released soon. Dr. Wheatley made the disclosure during a keynote address at the half yearly meeting of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), held at the Knutsford...

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.

10 years ago Technology

Legislation for Digital Society

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says several pieces of legislation are in the offing to transform Jamaica into a digital society. They include legislation to facilitate the development of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, protection of data for increased online transactions and cyber security. “These areas are key to maximizing the use of...