The Cybercrimes Act, which seeks to address computer specific offences, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 13, with two amendments. The new Act will replace the 2010 legislation, and incorporates new offences such as computer-related fraud or forgery; the use of computers for malicious communication; and unauthorised disclosure of investigation. It also addresses the use of...

Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, says the entity has been working assiduously to ensure that its mandate of establishing a framework for the development of the electricity sector in Jamaica is realised. Addressing a ceremony in Montego Bay, where the Bogue power conversion  project was launched by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo)  on ...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging small businesses to make use of social media in marketing their goods and services. “Greater use of smartphones and cutting-edge applications, increasingly giving flight to the power of social media, results in cost-effective marketing and global interactive exposure,” the Minister said. He was speaking at the 5th Small Business...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has hailed Wisynco Group on its investment of $200 million in a one megawatt solar plant. He said the plant, which has realised energy savings of approximately J$118,950 (US$1,000) per day, since it went into operation earlier this month, is in keeping with the Government’s focus on  renewable energy solutions. “We...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the Ministry is prepared to grant additional licenses to accommodate new petroleum marketing companies and retailers, thereby, increasing the number of operators in Jamaica. This move, he said, is aimed at boosting competition among industry stakeholders, which would yield significant benefits for consumers, in terms of product quality and prices....

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, says the liberalisation of the telecommunications industry will go down as one of the most significant milestones in Jamaica’s development. Speaking at a Fair Trading Commission sponsored forum, entitled ‘National Competition Day: Transforming Jamaica Digitally’, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on September 24,...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has welcomed the installation of renewable energy and energy efficient infrastructure at three locations across the island, which is already realising significant savings from facilities. The energy systems, inclusive of solar panels and wind turbines, have been installed at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) marine laboratories in...