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Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with President of the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA), Erica Wynter, at a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville, on November 12.
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with President of the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA), Erica Wynter, at a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville, on November 12.

Technology Minister Cites Emerging Opportunities in ICT Sector

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says there are numerous emerging opportunities available within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector for young entrepreneurs. Mr. Paulwell, who was addressing a seminar held as part of activities for...
Manager of Oil and Gas, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Brian Richardson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 12.
Manager of Oil and Gas, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Brian Richardson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 12.

PCJ Says Jamaicans Will Benefit from Oil Exploration Project
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); President, Bryan’s Bookstores Limited, Paul Bryan (centre); and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites sign a contract for the provision of electronic content on the tablet computers, under the Tablets in Schools pilot programme, during a ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, on November 12). Standing (from right) are: Board members of e-learning Jamaica Limited, Lloyd Lovindeer and Trevor Francis.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); President, Bryan’s Bookstores Limited, Paul Bryan (centre); and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites sign a contract for the provision of electronic content on the tablet computers, under the Tablets in Schools pilot programme, during a ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, on November 12). Standing (from right) are: Board members of e-learning Jamaica Limited, Lloyd Lovindeer and Trevor Francis.

Parents to Pay Minimal Fee for Tablet Computers After Pilot
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left) signs a contract for the provision of electronic content on the tablet computers under the Tablets in Schools pilot programme, during a ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, on November 12. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-learning Jamaica Limited, Avrill Crawford; CEO/Founder, EduFocal, Gordon Swaby; and Chairman, EduFocal, Peter Levy. Standing (from left) are: Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites; Board members of e-learning Jamaica Limited, Trevor Francis and Lloyd Lovindeer.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left) signs a contract for the provision of electronic content on the tablet computers under the Tablets in Schools pilot programme, during a ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, on November 12. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-learning Jamaica Limited, Avrill Crawford; CEO/Founder, EduFocal, Gordon Swaby; and Chairman, EduFocal, Peter Levy. Standing (from left) are: Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites; Board members of e-learning Jamaica Limited, Trevor Francis and Lloyd Lovindeer.

Government Spends $114M on Content for Tablet Computers
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the press launch of the Public Sector Energy Champion Competition at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica auditorium in Kingston, on November 12.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the press launch of the Public Sector Energy Champion Competition at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica auditorium in Kingston, on November 12.

Public Sector Energy Competition Kicks Off December

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Minister Paulwell Reiterates Warning Against Stealing Tablets

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is again warning persons not to steal the computer tablets that are being provided to students as part of the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in School Pilot project. He made the call on Wednesday, November 12, while revealing that a device, which was recently stolen, has been recovered. “These tablets...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the press launch of the Public Sector Energy Champion Competition at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica auditorium in Kingston, on November 12.
Technology

Government Will Not Let Up On Conservation Measures – Minister Paulwell

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says although the price of oil on the world market is expected to continue to fall, the Government will not let up on its conservation measures. “There are some experts who believe that it will go down to US$75 per barrel…and that’s good news for us,” he asserted. However, the...
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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), greets Tullow Oil Plc’s Business Unit Manager for South America, John McKenna (right), during Tuesday’s (November 11) ceremony at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, New Kingston, to announce the Government’s awarding of a gas and oil exploration licence to Tullow Jamaica Limited. Looking on is PCJ Group General Manager, Winston Watson.
Technology

Government Issues Oil and Gas Exploration Licence to British Firm

The Government has resumed the search for oil and gas in Jamaica with the issuing of an exploration licence to British petroleum firm, Tullow Oil Plc. The company has committed $6.7 billion (US$60 million) to undertake activities off the island’s South coast. The exercise, which commenced on November 1, is being facilitated under a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) signed by...
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Government Providing Appropriate Content for Computer Tablets

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is ensuring that students, provided with computer tablets, can access appropriate educational content. The Minister was responding to questions during an Information Security Management System (ISMS) workshop on Monday, November 10, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. He said there are certain sites that have...
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Energy Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing stakeholders at a Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) breakfast meeting held on November 11, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Technology

JPS Customers to See Reduction in Bills This Month

Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers across the island can expect to see a reduction in their utility bills this month, as a result of an expected 8.4 per cent drop in the cost of electricity. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, who made the announcement on Tuesday, November 11, at a Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC)...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining , Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left), responds to questions posed during an Information Security Management System (ISMS) workshop held on Monday (November 10), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Partner, Educentres Information Services Limited, Hugh Denton Campbell; Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica, Jacqueline Scott Brown; and Executive Director, Educentres Information Services Limited, Richard Shaw.
Technology

Gov’t to Monitor Proposed Acquisition of Flow By Cable and Wireless

The Government will be closely monitoring the proposed acquisition agreement between Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) and Columbus International. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will ensure that the proposed deal will be beneficial to Jamaicans and will sustain competition in the telecommunications sector. “I am going to be very vigilant and watchful...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), in discussion with Chief Strategist, Steep Hills Laboratories, Colorado and California, Scott Cathcart, at the opening ceremony of the third biennial science and technology conference and exposition, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Monday, November 10. At centre is Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Steep Hill Laboratories, Colorado and California, David Lampach.
Technology

Regulations to be Put in Place for Medicinal Ganja Industry

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is moving to ensure that the regulatory framework is in place for the medicinal ganja industry. “We no longer need to be looking for perfection, let us start something and we can build on it. Already, we are seeing many models that we can look at, but...
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