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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), is in discussion with Head of Cooperation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena, during the opening ceremony of the Energy Services Company (ESCO) Jamaica conference, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (Jan. 27).
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), is in discussion with Head of Cooperation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena, during the opening ceremony of the Energy Services Company (ESCO) Jamaica conference, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (Jan. 27).

Net Billing Programme to Resume

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has informed that a “slight amendment” to the law governing the Net Billing Programme will be undertaken in a bid to resume the initiative. Speaking at the opening of the...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), greets General Manager, Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds (right), at the opening ceremony of the Energy Services Company (ESCO) Jamaica conference at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (Jan. 27). Looking on is Head of Cooperation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), greets General Manager, Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds (right), at the opening ceremony of the Energy Services Company (ESCO) Jamaica conference at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (Jan. 27). Looking on is Head of Cooperation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, displays a poster to be used in the Cyber Security Public Awareness Campaign.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, displays a poster to be used in the Cyber Security Public Awareness Campaign.

Cyber Incident Response Team Fully Equipped and Operational
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (fourth left), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the Cyber Security Public Awareness Campaign, to be launched this month. Others (from left) are: Technical Adviser in the Ministry; Dr. Moniphia Hewling; JMMB representative, Stacy-Ann Escoe; Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) cyber security task force representative, Lloyd Parchment; Executive Director, JBA, Richard Murray and Scotiabank representative, Derrick Cochran.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (fourth left), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the Cyber Security Public Awareness Campaign, to be launched this month. Others (from left) are: Technical Adviser in the Ministry; Dr. Moniphia Hewling; JMMB representative, Stacy-Ann Escoe; Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) cyber security task force representative, Lloyd Parchment; Executive Director, JBA, Richard Murray and Scotiabank representative, Derrick Cochran.

Code of Conduct for all Deposit Taking Institutions
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank, today (January 26). At left is General Manager, Marketing, at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher, and at right is Manager, Process Development, Julia Brown.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank, today (January 26). At left is General Manager, Marketing, at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher, and at right is Manager, Process Development, Julia Brown.

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Minister Paulwell to Launch 2016 Animation Film Festival Tomorrow

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, will tomorrow (Jan. 28) launch the 2016 KingstOOn animation conference and film festival, which is slated for March 12 to 13 in the capital city. The blast off event will get underway at 11:00 am at Jampro’s Business Auditorium in New Kingston. State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, as well...
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The Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) office at the Donald Sangster Building (DSB) in Downtown Kingston is experiencing a $500,000 reduction in its monthly electricity bill, under the Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme.
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TAJ Records Energy Savings

The Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) office at the Donald Sangster Building (DSB) Downtown Kingston is reporting a reduction in its monthly electricity bill of $500,000 after its implementation of energy efficient strategies under the government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme. Before, the agency was faced with a bill averaging $1.7 million on a monthly basis.  Now, upon completion of...
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Director General of the National Council on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison.
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NCST Pushes for Regulation of Roots Drinks

The National Council on Science and Technology (NCST) is to propose amendments to the Food and Drug Act to set standards for natural health drinks. Director General of the NCST, Hon. Professor Errol Morrison, told JIS News that there are several roots drinks on the market and while they may have some health benefits, “they need to come under some...
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Tablet in Schools Project for all Teachers’ Colleges

In a move to further make Information and Communication Technology (ICT) an integral component of the teaching/learning process, the Government will be expanding its Tablet in Schools programme to all teachers’ colleges. Making the disclosure, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the project, which was implemented on a pilot basis in 38 educational institutions, has...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
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Government Outlines Support for Consumers Affected By Bad Gas

Government officials, headed by Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and the Attorney General, Patrick Atkinson today (Thursday, January 14, 2016) reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to consumer protection in a meeting with Opposition spokesman on Energy, Robert Montague and other industry stakeholders in the gasoline sector. At the meeting, Minister Paulwell outlined that the Cabinet has...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (3rd right), outlines features of the Cyber Security Awareness campaign to be launched this month, during a recent JIS Think Tank. The campaign dubbed ‘Stop. Think. Connect’ involves partnership with the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA). Others (from left) are: Technical Advisor to the Ministry, Dr. Moniphia Hewling; JBA Executive, Stacy-Ann Escoe; JBA cyber security task force representative, Lloyd Parchment; Executive Director, JBA, Richard Murray; and Scotiabank representative, Derrick Cochran. Occasion was a JIS Think Tank held today (Jan. 12), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
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National Cybersecurity Strategy Making an Impact

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is on track with the implementation of the critical components of the National Cybersecurity Strategy that was launched in January 2015. With an increase in technical expertise, implementation of critical legislation, training of personnel, and public education, the Government is on its way to creating a safer and more secure online space for Jamaicans. “If...
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Party Chief of the BGP Challenger seismic vessel, Yang Xiaorui (left), explains the seismic operations to Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre); and State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson. Occasion was a tour of the vessel, which docked at the Port of Kingston on January 12.
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Jamaica Moves Ahead with Oil and Gas Exploration

An offshore two-dimensional seismic survey is to be conducted by Tullow Jamaica Limited over the next 30 days to determine Jamaica’s potential for commercial oil and gas. Tullow, a leader in independent gas and oil exploration and production, is undertaking the 3, 000 kilometre survey as part of the work programme outlined in the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) the company signed...
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