Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will be embarking on a national baseline survey, to determine the distribution of information technology (IT) throughout the island. “The Government is seeking to get baseline data as to the status of the country in terms of access to internet service, the level of penetration, and the...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip Paulwell, said the new Electricity Act will prevent paying customers from being deprived of electricity. “The Leader of Opposition was concerned that sometimes, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) goes into an area and disconnects everybody, even those persons who are legitimate paying customers,” Mr. Paulwell said. “In response, I wish to note...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has given approval for Jamaica to continue hosting the Caribbean Sub-regional Office of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE). Senator Falconer, who was speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing in Montego Bay, recently, said Jamaica would contribute US$39,600 and this is already provided for in the 2015/16...

Some US$200 million has been invested in various renewable energy initiatives scheduled to come on stream by the end of 2016, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson. He said that among the projects are the US$45 million expansion of the Wigton Windfarm in Manchester; and the recent signing of a...

The science laboratories of eight primary and secondary schools have been fully equipped, following donation of tools and supplies valued at over US$8, 000, by the European Union (EU). The provision comes under the $35 million Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) Project, which is being managed by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The beneficiary schools are: Whitfield All...

The Government is expected to resume its net billing arrangement in another two to three weeks. This is according to Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who is encouraging more persons to get on board and make this worthwhile investment. “I have issued so far over 300 licences to enable Jamaicans who want to establish their...

Imagine, with just a tap of your phone, having a list of all gas stations in Jamaica, their locations, and the cheapest and most up-to-date fuel prices. This has been made possible by young entrepreneur, Garfield Coke, through his innovation dubbed ‘Fuel Finder’, which was recently showcased at a Start-Up Jamaica exposition held in Kingston. A must-have application (app) for...