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Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right), is in light conversation with Senior Medical Officer at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, Dr. Eidel Brown, during Wednesday’s (July 16) commissioning ceremony for a new air conditioning system at the hospital valued at $8.4 million. Sharing the moment are: South East Regional Health Authority (SERH) Chairman, Dr. Andrei Cooke; and Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Shirlene Marshal Davis.

Energy Sector Poised For Major Transformation

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Jamaica’s energy sector is poised for major transformation, which will enable it to contribute significantly to economic growth. This, he says, is based on the Government’s implementation of several renewable...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), converses with South East Regional Health Authority (SERH) Chairman, Dr. Andrei Cooke (right), , during Wednesday’s (July 15) official commissioning ceremony for air conditioning systems, valued $8.4 million, which were installed at the maternity unit of the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ). At left is PCJ Group General Manager, Winston Watson.

Spanish Town Hospital Gets Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning System

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Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Hugh Cross (second right), converses with student of the Refuge Learning Academy, Novia Russell (seated) as her fellow classmate, Andrew Brown looks on a left. Occasion was the official opening of the Computer Lab at the Refuge Temple Academy on July 10 at the establishment — Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Hugh Cross (second right), converses with student of the Refuge Learning Academy, Novia Russell (seated) as her fellow classmate, Andrew Brown looks on a left. Occasion was the official opening of the Computer Lab at the Refuge Temple Academy on July 10 at the establishment's location in Myersville, St. Elizabeth.

Computer Lab At Refuge Temple Learning Academy Officially Opened

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left) and Chairman, Board of Directors, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant (second right), display Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Jamaica 4-H Clubs and the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew, today (July 14). The three-year agreement is aimed at enhancing agricultural production as well as capitalising on opportunities available in the dynamic nutraceutical industry. Others (from left) are: Director General, NCST, Professor Errol Morrison and Project and Product Development Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Lloyd Robinson.

Country Positioning Itself to Benefit from Nutraceutical Industry

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), presents a computer tablet to Denham Town High School teacher, Althea McFarlane-Allen, at the Ministry on July 10. Sharing the moment are Senior Secretary for Member Services at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely (left); and JTA President, Doran Dixon. Mrs. McFarlane-Allen is one of five teachers selected to participate in a one-week science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM programme at the Loma Lindo University in the United States, who have received tablets to aid in their course work.

Five More Teachers to Benefit from US-Based Stem Programme

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Ms. Hillary Alexander, addresses the launch of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Graduate Internship Programme, at the PCJ’s auditorium, located at 36 Trafalgar Road, in New Kingston.

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Schools To Be Retrofitted With Solar Panels

Fifteen primary and secondary schools across the island are to be retrofitted with solar panels by the end of the summer. “We (Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica) are retrofitting the schools with solar and the project is valued at about $60 million. The first set of components has already been imported. They are being cleared now,” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (4th right), participates in the breaking of ground for a US $61 million solar electricity plant, at the project site in Content District, Clarendon on July 9. Others (from left) are: Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, Hon. Noel Arscott; Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Vice President, WRB Enterprises Inc., Robert Blenker; Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomlinson; and Chargé d

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More Than 20,000 Homes To Be Powered By New Solar Plant

More than 20,000 Jamaican homes are expected to be powered by clean, affordable, renewable energy to be generated from the US$61 million solar electricity plant, being built in Content District, Clarendon. Electricity produced by this 20-megawatt plant, the largest of its kind in the Caribbean, will replace approximately three million gallons of fossil fuel per year. Construction of the state-of-the...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hillary Alexander (centre), and Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Human Resources Manager, Kirk Johnson (right), share a moment with the 10 participants in the PCJ’s Graduate Internship Programme, at the launch on July 8, at the PCJ Auditorium, New Kingston.

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PCJ Interns Urged to Make Good Use of Opportunity

The first cohort of 10 interns participating in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Graduate Internship Programme, have been urged to make full use of the on-the- job training. “Grasp this chance that PCJ has given you, grasp it very generously with both hands. Let it teach you and let it guide you,” said Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of...

Principal Director, Policy, Planning, Development and Evaluation Division, in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford (right), having a light discussion with (from left): Senior Energy and Climate Change Engineer, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States, Ruben Contreras Lisperguer; Political-Economic Counsellor, United States Embassy, Cleveland Charles; and Ambassador of Brazil to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos Alberto den Hartog, at the opening of a workshop on the Life Cycle Sustainable Assessment and Global Bio Energy Partnership (GBEP) Indicators for Sustainable Biofuels in Jamaica, at the Kingston offices of the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) on July 6.

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Production of Bio-Fuel Still in the Mix

The country is looking to produce its own bio-fuel and increase the current mix of ethanol in petrol to about 20 per cent. This is according to Principal Director, Policy, Planning, Development and Evaluation Division, in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford, who said this “is something that we are giving serious consideration.” He was...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), speaking with community member, Joan Martin (right), in the New Day Primary and Junior High School Research and Remedial Education Centre/Community Access Point (CAP), which was opened recently.

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National Baseline Survey on IT

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...

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New Bill to Prevent JPS from Cutting Electricity of Paying Customers

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...

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Jamaica Continues to Host Office of OLADE

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...