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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

Work is to get underway on the J$2.5 billion (US$22.54 million) Bogue Gas Conversion Project in St. James. This follows yesterday’s (October 12) official launch of the multibillion-dollar undertaking to convert the 120-megawatt plant into a dual facility for automotive...

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.

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Personal Security in Cyberspace

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.

New Cybercrimes Act to Be Debated Tomorrow

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.

CCIC Assisting Innovative Entrepreneurs

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Chelsea Avenue, St. Andrew on September 24.

Small Businesses Urged to Make Use of Social Media

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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 ...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillips Paulwell (left), looks on as Managing Director, Padero Solar Jamaica, Benjamin Daley (2nd right), points out features of Wisynco Group’s $200 million solar plant, following the commissioning service on September 24 at the company’s corporate offices in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine. Others from second left, are: Wisynco’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mahfood; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

10 years ago Technology

Wisynco’s $200 Million Solar Plant In Keeping With Gov’t Policy – Paulwell

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. Phillips Paulwell (centre), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer, Wisynco Group Limited, Andrew Mahfood (2nd right), to perform the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise, during Thursday’s (September 24) commissioning of a $200 million solar plant at the entity’s head office in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine on September 24. Others participating in the function are Managing Director of Padero Solar Jamaica, which executed the project, Benjamin Daley (left); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hilary Alexander (3rd left); Wisynco’s Chairman Emeritus and Director, Joseph Mahfood (3rd right); and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (right).

10 years ago Technology

Paulwell Invites Applications for Petroleum Licenses

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....

10 years ago Technology

Liberalisation of Telecoms Industry Notable Milestone – Robinson

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,...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (2nd right), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise during Monday’s (September 21) commissioning of renewable energy infrastructure at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Port Royal Marine Laboratory in Kingston. He was assisted by (from left): Deputy Director, International Technical Assistance Programme, Cynthia Perera; UWI Mona Campus Bursar, Elaine Robinson; and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis G. Moreno. The renewable systems at Port Royal as well as those at the UWI’s Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in St. Ann, and at the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, were provided under the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (REEEP), which was facilitated through a partnership with the United States Department of the Interior’s International Technical Assistance Programme (UDDoI-ITAP).

10 years ago Technology

State Minister Welcomes Renewable Energy Projects

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...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right) and Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, at the Canadian High Commission, Walter Bernyck (second left), with grant recipients and innovators (from left): Robert Wright, Shirley Lindo, Harlo Mayne and Dr. Kert Edward, at a cocktail reception to highlight the work of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), held at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), in St. Andrew, on September 16.

11 years ago Technology

State Minister Commends CCIC for Support of Entrepreneurs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has lauded the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) for its support of Caribbean entrepreneurs. “This is a programme that encourages entrepreneurs to come up with solutions. You provide funding, so that they can build a solution which won’t necessarily just solve a problem in Jamaica,...

Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Dr. Louis Shallal.

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IT Consultant Proposes Unified Voice and Data Communication Across Public Sector

The establishment of unified data and voice communication for the Government of Jamaica is among several recommendations from newly appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Dr. Louis Shallal. “We have a fairly scattered network in Jamaica, upon which travels our data and our voice…what we are looking for is a unified communication...