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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

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)...
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
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander (right), makes a point to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ambassador Yukiya Amano. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the first co-ordination meeting for a regional project entitled: ‘Strengthening Cradle-to-Grave Control of Radioactive Sources in the Caribbean Region’. The event was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 4).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander (right), makes a point to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ambassador Yukiya Amano. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the first co-ordination meeting for a regional project entitled: ‘Strengthening Cradle-to-Grave Control of Radioactive Sources in the Caribbean Region’. The event was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 4).

Caribbean Moves to Strengthen Management of Radioactive Sources
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

Students Display Innovations at SRC Technology Fair
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a tablet computer to teacher at the Hayes Primary School in Clarendon, Tracy-Ann Williams (right); and students Willward Robinson (2nd left); and Rahiem Cunningham. The occasion was a tablet handing over ceremony staged by Jamalco on March 23, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon.
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a tablet computer to teacher at the Hayes Primary School in Clarendon, Tracy-Ann Williams (right); and students Willward Robinson (2nd left); and Rahiem Cunningham. The occasion was a tablet handing over ceremony staged by Jamalco on March 23, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon.

Tablets in Schools Security Measures to Be Strengthened Kingston

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

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More Research Needed In Alternative Energy – PS

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Hilary Alexander, is calling on Jamaicans, particularly students, to conduct more research in the field of alternative energy. She said these sets of research, which may yield positive results, will augur well for the country, especially in the application of new technology, and diversifying the country’s fuel mix, which will...
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Energy Expo April 7-8

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Entries Invited For “Vybzing” Animated Music Video Challenge

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