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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, at Thursday’s (October 9) launch of the security company’s solar partnership with Future Energy Corporation at Hope Gardens.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, at Thursday’s (October 9) launch of the security company’s solar partnership with Future Energy Corporation at Hope Gardens.

Solar Energy for All Companies in Guardsman Group

The Guardsman Group is set to save millions in energy costs, following a US$1.2 million partnership with Future Energy Corporation, which will see the solarisation of its group of companies. Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, said the company...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), listens keenly as Chief Executive Officer, Conserve It, Milton Miller (right), outlines the benefits of the 15 kilowatt photovoltaic solar system installed at the Oasis on the Oxford, during a tour of the New Kingston facility on October 3. Looking on is business owner, Lorraine Clunie.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), listens keenly as Chief Executive Officer, Conserve It, Milton Miller (right), outlines the benefits of the 15 kilowatt photovoltaic solar system installed at the Oasis on the Oxford, during a tour of the New Kingston facility on October 3. Looking on is business owner, Lorraine Clunie.

Business Owner Saves Big from Solar System
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (3rd right), accepts a design plan of the US$6 million business process outsourcing (BPO) facility to be constructed in Portmore, St. Catherine from Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Portmore Holdings Limited, Gordon Tewani (right). Occasion as the signing of a Memoranda of Understanding at the Office for the project held on Tuesday (September 30), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others from left are: Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (3rd right), accepts a design plan of the US$6 million business process outsourcing (BPO) facility to be constructed in Portmore, St. Catherine from Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Portmore Holdings Limited, Gordon Tewani (right). Occasion as the signing of a Memoranda of Understanding at the Office for the project held on Tuesday (September 30), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others from left are: Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, and President, University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Winston Adams.

US$6 Million Invested in BPO Facility in Portmore
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson (2nd right); and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right); applaud as Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), presents a tablet computer to Haile Selassie High School student, Tarique Salmon. Occasion was the handing over of tablets to students of the school on September 29, under the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in Schools pilot project. Tarique’s mother, Vinnel Lawson (2nd left), also shares the moment.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson (2nd right); and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right); applaud as Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), presents a tablet computer to Haile Selassie High School student, Tarique Salmon. Occasion was the handing over of tablets to students of the school on September 29, under the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in Schools pilot project. Tarique’s mother, Vinnel Lawson (2nd left), also shares the moment.

Tablets Not For Posting on Youtube – PM
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left); Civil Servant of the Year 2013-14, Enthrose Campbell (left); Senior Corporate Relations Manager, Digicel, Trisha Williams-Singh (second right) cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of the Internet cafe at the Treadways Gospel Assembly during a ceremony September 28 at the church’s premises in Treadways, St. Catherine. Looking on is Pastor at the church, Elder Courtney Lyn. The Treadways Internet café is one of the four projects undertaken by Ms. Campbell, and is supported by Digicel which donated the computers, desks and chairs for the facility. The café is equipped with two desktop computers, two laptop computers, a multipurpose printer and wall posters.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left); Civil Servant of the Year 2013-14, Enthrose Campbell (left); Senior Corporate Relations Manager, Digicel, Trisha Williams-Singh (second right) cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of the Internet cafe at the Treadways Gospel Assembly during a ceremony September 28 at the church’s premises in Treadways, St. Catherine. Looking on is Pastor at the church, Elder Courtney Lyn. The Treadways Internet café is one of the four projects undertaken by Ms. Campbell, and is supported by Digicel which donated the computers, desks and chairs for the facility. The café is equipped with two desktop computers, two laptop computers, a multipurpose printer and wall posters.

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October 3 Is Deadline For Innovators To Apply For Awards

Jamaican innovators planning to apply for the National Innovation Awards, through which individuals can win up to $1 million, have until Friday, October 3, to submit their applications. The bi-annual awards, which were introduced by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, in November 2005, are in support of the Government’s efforts to promote the application of...
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Wigton Windfarm Returns to Profitability

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell said that the “significant profit of just over J$210 million earned by state owned Wigton Wind Farm for 2013/14 fiscal year was big boost for potential investors in renewable energy and a vote of confidence for the country’s energy diversification programme. According to the recently released Audited Financial Statements prepared...
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Govt Invests Billions to Provide Jamaicans with Internet Access

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has invested billions of dollars over the last nine years to provide Internet access to Jamaicans across the island. This was disclosed by USF Chairman, Bishop Wellesley Blair, who informed that the Fund has completed a total of 188 Internet community access points (CAP) throughout the country at a cost of $626 million. He noted...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), observe as a student of the Haile Selassie High School, unlocks the door of the Caribbean Palm Estate IT resource and skills training centre, in South West St. Andrew, during the official opening on September 17.
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IT Resource Centre Opens in Caribbean Palm Estate

Residents in the South West St. Andrew community of Caribbean Palm Estate and its environs will benefit from the recent opening of an information technology resource and skills training centre, constructed and equipped at a cost of $6 million. The centre, which was officially opened on September 17, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is the 182nd...
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Reduction of 30% in Fuel Cost by 2018

Jamaica can expect a reduction of at least 30 per cent in fuel cost by 2018, resulting in savings on energy of US$350 million. This is to be achieved through the implementation of several energy projects, which should begin from as early as 2015, and will include new baseload generating plants. The Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET) provided an update...
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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), presents 10-year old Grade Six student at Cavaliers All Age School in West Rural St. Andrew, Tianah Polo (2nd right), with a tablet, during Wednesday’s (September 17) formal roll-out of the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in Schools Pilot Project, at the institution. Sharing the occasion is Tianah’s mother, Simone James (right); and West Rural St. Andrew Member of Parliament, Paul Buchanan.
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Students of Cavaliers All-Age Receive Tablet Computers

The nearly 100 students of Cavaliers All-age School in West Rural St. Andrew began receiving tablet computers on September 17, as the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in Schools pilot programme was rolled out at the institution. The school is the second to be equipped, following a similar exercise at Salt Savannah Primary and Infant School in Clarendon, last week. In...
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