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Technical Officer for the Energy Efficiency Conservation Project (EECP) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Lincoln Dean, gives an update on the programme at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently.

17.5 Per Cent Drop in Energy Costs at JIS

Three years after the implementation of energy efficient solutions at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), the agency is reporting savings of 17.5 per cent per annum on its energy bill. The solutions, which include solar control film on windows, cool...

Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Evan Duggan, speaking at the National Security Policy Seminar held recently, on the Mona campus.

UWI Professor Urges Increased Use of Technology in Crime Fight

Project Manager for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Wayne Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, October 13 at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

$80 Million in Savings from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

Vice President for Business Development at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Edmond Marsh, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPSCo) Bogue Gas Conversion Project in Montego Bay, St. James on Tuesday (October 13).

Montego Bay Port Will Be Ready to Accept LNG for Bogue Project

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (right), as they view a model of the $2.5 billion Bogue Gas Conversion Project, which was officially launched yesterday (October 12), at the project site in St. James. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer of JPSCo, Kelly Tomblin; Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Chris Cargill; and Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence.

JPS Launches $2.5 Billion Bogue Gas Conversion Project

10 years ago Technology

Network of TISCs to Assist Innovators and Researchers

The Government has embarked on creating a network of Technology and Innovation Support Centres (TISCs), to strengthen its work in promoting science, technology, and innovation as key target sectors for Jamaica’s development. The first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean, the network will assist innovators and researchers with easier access to data on patents, which are exclusive rights granted...

10 years ago Technology

OUR Act Amended To Improve Transparency

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Act has been amended to enhance transparency and investor confidence within the electricity sector. The Bill, which was piloted by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, was passed in the House of Representatives on October 13. In his address, Mr. Paulwell noted that investors have repeatedly expressed concern as it relates...

10 years ago Technology

House Passes Cybercrimes Act

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...

10 years ago Technology

ESET Chairman Provides Update on Electricity Sector

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 ...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, outlines cyber security tips at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday, October 9 at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

10 years ago Technology

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Personal Security in Cyberspace

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is urging Jamaicans to exercise greater care in protecting their personal security in cyberspace. The Minister, who was addressing a JIS Think Tank last Friday (October 9), said that while the Internet has allowed for increased efficiency, there are greater risks for the average Jamaican, and so...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, holds up a copy of the National Cyber Security Strategy while addressing a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Friday, October 9 at the agency’s headquarter in Kingston.

10 years ago Technology

New Cybercrimes Act to Be Debated Tomorrow

The new Cybercrimes Act, which seeks to protect the country from cyber criminal activities, is to be debated in Parliament tomorrow (Oct. 13). The new Act, which will replace the 2010 legislation, incorporates new offences such as computer-related fraud or forgery; the use of computers for malicious communication; and unauthorised disclosure of investigation. “The new Cybercrimes Act has a number...

Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) , Everton Hanson, speaking at a cocktail reception to highlight the work of the CCIC, held at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), recently.

10 years ago EnvironmentTechnology

CCIC Assisting Innovative Entrepreneurs

Small Island Developing States, such as Jamaica, are susceptible to the impact of climate change on their development. In order to meet the challenges posed by the phenomena, the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) was created in 2014, with the aim of supporting Caribbean entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing locally appropriate solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation....