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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second right, standing); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (third right, standing) and Economic Consultant with the World Bank, Fabio Pittaluga (right, standing), interact with Start-Up ‘techtrapreneurs’ at a recent workshop.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second right, standing); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (third right, standing) and Economic Consultant with the World Bank, Fabio Pittaluga (right, standing), interact with Start-Up ‘techtrapreneurs’ at a recent workshop.

Representatives of Start-Up Companies Being Trained in Jordan

Representatives of three Jamaican ‘start-up’ companies are currently receiving global business training in the Middle East, to make their ventures more successful. They are Mannin Marsh, Alecia Aris and Tajhlois Laidley from The Vinelist; Dave Oakley of CrimeBot; and Ricardo...
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Director of Graduate Studies, University of Technology’s Computer Centre, Dr. Sean Thompson (2nd right), at a seminar hosted by training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, on June 25, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The seminar, being held from June 24 to July 1, is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics. Others (from left) are: EduCentres Director, Richard Shaw; and guest lecturer from United States-based training and development agency, the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI), Dr. Deanne Larson. A total of 23 representatives from public and private sector entities are participating.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Director of Graduate Studies, University of Technology’s Computer Centre, Dr. Sean Thompson (2nd right), at a seminar hosted by training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, on June 25, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The seminar, being held from June 24 to July 1, is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics. Others (from left) are: EduCentres Director, Richard Shaw; and guest lecturer from United States-based training and development agency, the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI), Dr. Deanne Larson. A total of 23 representatives from public and private sector entities are participating.

Technology Ministry to Spearhead Open Data Policy
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), and a Director of the training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, Richard Shaw, peruse a copy of the United States-based Data Warehouse Institute’s (TDWI) business principles and practices manual, titled ‘Charting the Path to Business Intelligence Success’, being used in EduCentre’s week-long training seminar, from June 24 to July 1, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. The seminar, whose participants were addressed by Mr. Robinson on Thursday (June 25), is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics.
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), and a Director of the training and development firm, EduCentres Information Services Limited, Richard Shaw, peruse a copy of the United States-based Data Warehouse Institute’s (TDWI) business principles and practices manual, titled ‘Charting the Path to Business Intelligence Success’, being used in EduCentre’s week-long training seminar, from June 24 to July 1, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. The seminar, whose participants were addressed by Mr. Robinson on Thursday (June 25), is focusing on Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Analytics.

Government Moving To Protect Technology Infrastructure
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right-background), looks as Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), John Morton (seated left), and Chairman of WRB Enterprises, G. Robert Blanchard (seated right), sign the $US47 million financing agreement to develop the $US 60 million Content Solar Limited (CSL) in York Town, Clarendon. The signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 25. Also observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right-background), looks as Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), John Morton (seated left), and Chairman of WRB Enterprises, G. Robert Blanchard (seated right), sign the $US47 million financing agreement to develop the $US 60 million Content Solar Limited (CSL) in York Town, Clarendon. The signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 25. Also observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno.

US Signs US$47 Million Financing Agreement for Solar Energy Project in Jamaica
Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence (left), addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (June 23). Others (from right) are members of the ESET, Professor Alvin Wint and Christopher Zacca. The briefing was held to provide an update on the Government’s ongoing plans to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica.
Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence (left), addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (June 23). Others (from right) are members of the ESET, Professor Alvin Wint and Christopher Zacca. The briefing was held to provide an update on the Government’s ongoing plans to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica.

ESET Satisfied With Progress to Procure Additional Electricity Generating Capacity

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New Day Primary Outfitted With Computer Centre/CAP

The New Day Primary and Junior High School, in Kingston, has been outfitted with a newly refurbished computer centre valued at $3.7 million, through the Universal Service Fund (USF). It will serve as a Research and Remedial Education Centre and a Community Access Point (CAP), to cater to members of the school as well as the Grants Pen area, where...
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Technology Minister Pleased with Implementation of Number Portability

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says he is delighted with the progress of the implementation of number portability in Jamaica. Close to 200 Jamaicans successfully switched service providers after the first two days of the system’s implementation. Number portability became effective on June 22. “In fact we have done better than we thought we would, in...
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Members of the cybersecurity team from the JCF and the Technology Ministry huddle with the JIS webteam, while Chief Executive Officer, Donna-Marie Rowe (right), observes.
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Government Takes Action to Secure Public Sector Websites

The Government of Jamaica is taking urgent steps to ensure the security of public sector websites. Speaking with JIS News, today (June 23), Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, said that “since a breach last year, we have acquired well needed equipment, trained a number of officers and have been focusing...
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Jamaica Library Service (JLS) Director General, Karen Barton (left), and Microsoft Jamaica’s Sector Manager for Education, Queenie Ko (right), observe as the entity’s Country Manager, George Gobin, demonstrates features of the Microsoft Office 2013 Pro Plus computer software applications, which were donated by the technology solutions entity, during a presentation ceremony at the JLS’ head office, Tom Redcam Drive, St. Andrew, on Friday (June 19). The overall donation is valued approximately $131.85 million (US$1.13 million)
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JLS Receives Computer Software Valued at $131.85 Million

The Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS) information and communications technology (ICT) project, currently being developed, has been boosted with the provision of computer software, valued approximately $131.85 million (US$1.13 million), by Microsoft Jamaica. The donation, which is the largest to date made by the technology solutions firm in the English-speaking Caribbean, entails Office 2013 Pro Plus applications, comprising: Microsoft Word, Excel,...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), is greeted by Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Sergei Donskoi, before engaging in discussions yesterday (June 17) . Minister Paulwell is currently in Russia for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18 to 20.
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Russia to Provide Support in Agriculture and the Environment

The Government of Russia has pledged assistance to Jamaica in the areas of agriculture and the environment. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who is representing Jamaica at the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Moscow from June 18 to 20. Speaking with JIS News from Moscow earlier today, Minister Paulwell...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), addresses Jamaican students studying in Russia. Minister Paulwell is in Moscow for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18–20.
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Minister Paulwell in Russia for Economic Forum

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is currently in Moscow, Russia for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting, from June 18–20, is being held under the theme: ‘Time to Act: Shared Paths to Stability and Growth.’ The annual forum gathers the world’s leading decision makers to identify and deliberate the key challenges facing emerging...
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