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

Technology Minister Wants More Females in ICT

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is underscoring the need for greater female involvement in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). Speaking at the Girls in ICT Day seminar and exhibition, held at the...
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 (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.

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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...
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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...
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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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