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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell.

Energy Minister Appoints Committee to Review Petrol Trade

Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell has appointed a private sector-led committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the petroleum trade in Jamaica and make recommendations to protect the integrity of the trade. The Committee is mandated to examine and review the...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), in discussion with President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association, Leonard Green (right), during a press conference at the Minister’s New Kingston office on December 29, to provide information on the results of petrol samples that were taken from service stations across the island. Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson.

Energy Ministry Orders 17 Gas Stations to Close Pumps

Light was turned on recently in the community of Banana Ground in Manchester, courtesy of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM). Looking at the light (from left) are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Brenda Ramsay and Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Hon. Peter Bunting.

NESol Shines The Light

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (second left), having a light exchange with Country Manager for Jamaica, World Bank, Galina Sotirova, at the launch of the Start-Up Jamaica (SUJ) boot camp on November 9, at the programme’s offices at the Jamaica National Building on Duke Street, Downtown, Kingston. Others (from third left) are: Information Technology Specialist for Devlabs, Sheldon Trotman; and Chief Entrepreneurship Officer (CEO) for the SUJ, Mark Hugh Sam.

Start-Up Jamaica Guides Young Technology Entrepreneurs

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), switches on a streetlight in Penn Street in York Circle, Clarendon on December 9. He is assisted by Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), while Deputy Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Uphel Purcell, looks on.

Minister Paulwell Turns on Lights in Penn Street

10 years ago ParliamentTechnology

41 Bills Passed in the House since January

The House of Representatives has passed 41 Bills since the beginning of calendar year 2015. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, during a recent sitting of the Lower House. He also informed that 28 Orders and Resolutions were approved, 37 Ministerial statements made, 27 questions answered and...

11 years ago Technology

More Than 700 Girls To Engage In Computer Coding

More than 700 girls across the island will be engaged in computer coding simultaneously between Thursday, December 10 and Saturday, December 12. The programme, ‘Jamaican Girls Coding’, is designed to target females between the ages of 12 and 14. It aims to introduce young girls to the male dominated field of computer coding. During the three days, persons who are...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), shakes hands with Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz (right), after the commissioning of electricity service to benefit 83 residents of New Town/ Seaton Crescent in Savanna-la-Mar on December 2. At left is Chairman of National Energy Solutions Limited, (NESoL), Dr. Garnett Roper.

11 years ago Technology

NESOL Pledges Full Electricity Coverage for Westmoreland

Chairman of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESoL), Dr. Garnett Roper, says every effort will be made to provide Westmoreland with full electricity coverage in short order. He was addressing a lighting ceremony in New Town/Seaton Crescent, Savanna-la-Mar on Wednesday (December 2) where electricity service was commissioned for 83 residents. Dr. Roper pointed out that Westmoreland currently has 93 per cent...

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a presentation at an entrepreneurial workshop on December 2 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.

11 years ago Technology

Entrepreneurs Receiving Vital Support

Local entrepreneurs are benefitting from a two-day workshop geared towards providing vital training and support services to help them establish viable enterprises and support their growth. The workshop, which began on December 2 at the newly opened Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, comes under the World Bank’s Entrepreneurship Programme for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC). It is being...

Head of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Committee and Vice Principal of St. Andrew Technical High School, Yvonne Mamher-Tafari.

11 years ago EducationTechnology

St. Andrew Technical Blends Science and Arts to Transform Learning

Students at the St. Andrew Technical High School (STATS) are being introduced to new and exciting areas of study, under a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programme being undertaken by the institution. The initiative is in keeping with the Ministry of Education’s focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the integration of subjects in the arts...

Jonathan Grant student (right) Jared Hopkins showcases his winning drone entry in the Robotics competition at the recently held Jonathan Grant Science Fair while other students look on.

11 years ago Technology

STEM the Main Focus at Science Fair

Making Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) come alive was the main focus of the science fair, held at the Jonathan Grant High School, in St. Catherine, on November 20. The fair was themed: ‘Promoting Holistic Development Through STEM Education’. Addressing the opening ceremony, Education Officer, Owen Wilson, encouraged students to “transfer knowledge received in the classroom into real life.” He also...

11 years ago Technology

SRC Hosts Thousands of Students at S&T Open Day

Thousands of students from over 30 schools across the island participated in an open day recently hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) at its Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew. The event was part of activities to mark Science and Technology Month in November. It featured tours of the grounds and facilities, presentations and displays from the SRC and...