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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (L), consults with Head of Section, Rural Development and Infrastructure, European Union Mission in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (R). Occasion was a recent workshop at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in Kingston, examining Opportunities for Sustainable Energy Production In the sugar industry.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (L), consults with Head of Section, Rural Development and Infrastructure, European Union Mission in Jamaica, Thomas Opperer (R). Occasion was a recent workshop at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in Kingston, examining Opportunities for Sustainable Energy Production In the sugar industry.

256 Net Billing Licences Issued

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, (MSTEM) Hon. Julian Robinson, says there is strong take up of the net billing arrangement, with more than 250 licences issued to date. “We have over 256 net...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addressing workshop on: ‘Opportunities for Sustainable Energy Production In the Sugar Industry of Jamaica’, held in Kingston, recently. Others are (from right): Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Hillary Alexander and Energy consultant, William Saunders.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addressing workshop on: ‘Opportunities for Sustainable Energy Production In the Sugar Industry of Jamaica’, held in Kingston, recently. Others are (from right): Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Hillary Alexander and Energy consultant, William Saunders.

Renewable Energy Should Benefit Productive Sector – Robinson
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), congratulates Nathaniel Barnes, the first student of Parry Town Primary and Infant School to receive a computer tablet on January 28. The moment is shared by Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd left) and Nathaniel’s mother, Simone Dixon. The Minister handed over 449 tablets to the students.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), congratulates Nathaniel Barnes, the first student of Parry Town Primary and Infant School to receive a computer tablet on January 28. The moment is shared by Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd left) and Nathaniel’s mother, Simone Dixon. The Minister handed over 449 tablets to the students.

Hundreds of Computer Tablets Handed Over to Students
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on January 28.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on January 28.

National Cyber Security Strategy Launched
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Marketing Manager, Neville Ellis, during Thursday’s (January 22) third and final day of the entity’s 10th Investment and Capital Markets Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Regional Transformation through Innovation and Investments’. Mr. Paulwell, who was one of the main presenters, spoke on the topic: ‘Science and Technology: The Driver of Employment and Regional Transformation and Development’.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Marketing Manager, Neville Ellis, during Thursday’s (January 22) third and final day of the entity’s 10th Investment and Capital Markets Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Regional Transformation through Innovation and Investments’. Mr. Paulwell, who was one of the main presenters, spoke on the topic: ‘Science and Technology: The Driver of Employment and Regional Transformation and Development’.

More Emphasis on Development of Nutraceutical Industry – Paulwell

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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right); and United States’ Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno (right), sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to provide support in boosting internet access and clean energy, at a function held on Wednesday (Jan. 21), at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. Other signatories (from left) are: Jamaica Country Manager for Microsoft Corporation, George Corbin; and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Hugh Cross.
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Gov’t Gets Support to Boost Internet Access and Provide Clean Energy

The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States Government to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country. The support comes through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed on Wednesday (January 21) at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston. The first MoU seeks to make use of unused television...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), addressing a Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) forum, held January 22 at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston. At left is Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill.
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PCJ Explains Pricing Mechanism

To simplify the information on the pricing mechanism of Petrojam, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) held a forum on January 22, in Kingston, where its Chairman and senior management team explained the issue, and answered related questions. Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill, led the discussion by giving a perspective on how petroleum refineries operate, and how they make...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Jamaica is committed to exploring clean and sustainable energy initiatives. He was speaking on Wednesday, January 21, at the PCJ auditorium in Kingston.
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Energy Minister Says Goverment Will Continue To Explore Alternative Solutions

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, has emphasised that the Government will continue to explore alternative and renewable energy solutions, despite the recent fall in global oil prices. “Despite the fall in price of energy, Jamaica is even more resolute and committed to continue on its path of energy conservation efficiency and diversification to embrace the...
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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell.
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Strong Take-Up of Renewable Energy Policy

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Government’s policy shift on alternative energy, including the provision of incentives, is resulting in greater use of and investments in renewable options. Under the policy, Government is facilitating access to low interest rate loans for businesses and homeowners, to enable them to procure renewable energy systems, particularly for solar devices....
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Ian Kelly, Chairman of Wigton Windfarm (second left) and Ricardo Chocarro, (third right) CEO for Europe & RoW, Gamesa, shake hands to seal the deal after signing contracts valued at US$40 million for the construction of Wigton III, a 24MW expansion to Wigton’s wind farm complex in Manchester. The agreement was signed recently at Gamesa’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Also present at the signing were, (from left) Earl Barrett, Wigton’s General Manager, Winston Watson, Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, (PCJ) as well as Gamesa Executives, Enrique Pedrosa, Director of Sales and Manuel Garmendia, Sales Manager for Latin America.
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Wigton Signs US$40 Million Contract for 24 MW Expansion

Wigton Windfarm Limited, a subsidiary of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has signed a contract valued at approximately US$40 million with the Spanish firm, Gamesa, for the construction of Wigton III, a 24MW expansion of its wind farm complex in Rose Hill, Manchester. Under the agreement, Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, will execute a turnkey construction...
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Renewable Energy Projects to Add 78 Megawatts To National Grid

An additional 78 megawatts (MW) of energy are expected to be generated and supplied to the national power grid, through two renewable projects to be undertaken along Jamaica’s south coast. These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a...
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Energy Standards To Be Set For Imported Appliances By BSJ

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says Cabinet has accepted a Ministry submission that the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) be empowered to provide certification for energy standards for appliances being imported. Mr. Paulwell said the proposal, which was submitted to Cabinet on January 12, aims to stipulate the minimum energy standard which appliances being imported, must...
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