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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), is in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company , Kelly Tomblin (2nd left); Chief Executive Officer, Windstream Technologies, Travis Campbell (2nd right); and Managing Partner, Myers, Fletcher and Gordon, Peter Goldson. Occasion was the official unveiling of the 78-kilowatt solar mill roof top energy solution at Myers, Fletcher and Gordon’s downtown Kingston offices on July 10.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), is in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company , Kelly Tomblin (2nd left); Chief Executive Officer, Windstream Technologies, Travis Campbell (2nd right); and Managing Partner, Myers, Fletcher and Gordon, Peter Goldson. Occasion was the official unveiling of the 78-kilowatt solar mill roof top energy solution at Myers, Fletcher and Gordon’s downtown Kingston offices on July 10.

Jamaica Could Reach 20 Per Cent Renewable Energy Target by Next Year

With several projects underway in solar and wind energy, the Government stands to reach its goal of having 20 per cent of energy coming from renewable sources much sooner than expected. Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology,...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell closed the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 8.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell closed the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 8.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson. (FILE)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson. (FILE)

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State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), converses with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca, during the PSOJ’s Economic Forum, held on July 3, at the Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), converses with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca, during the PSOJ’s Economic Forum, held on July 3, at the Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Applications Open for Start-Up Jamaica
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right standing); and State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right, standing), observe as Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) President, Yoni Epstein (2nd left, seated), signs the $56 million (US$500,000) grant agreement for the provision of technical assistance support under the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Compete Caribbean programme, during Wednesday’s (July 2), signing ceremony at the IDB’s New Kingston offices. Also participating in the proceedings, from left (seated), are: Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) office in Jamaica, Marie Legault; IDB Senior Operations Specialist in Jamaica, Harold Arzu; and Acting Team Leader, Governance, United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) in Jamaica, Bhavna Sharma. Compete Caribbean is a private sector development programme that provides technical assistance grants and investment funding to support Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprise (MSME) activities, among other engagements in 15 countries across the region. It is jointly funded by the IDB, DFID, and DFATD.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right standing); and State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right, standing), observe as Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) President, Yoni Epstein (2nd left, seated), signs the $56 million (US$500,000) grant agreement for the provision of technical assistance support under the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Compete Caribbean programme, during Wednesday’s (July 2), signing ceremony at the IDB’s New Kingston offices. Also participating in the proceedings, from left (seated), are: Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) office in Jamaica, Marie Legault; IDB Senior Operations Specialist in Jamaica, Harold Arzu; and Acting Team Leader, Governance, United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) in Jamaica, Bhavna Sharma. Compete Caribbean is a private sector development programme that provides technical assistance grants and investment funding to support Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprise (MSME) activities, among other engagements in 15 countries across the region. It is jointly funded by the IDB, DFID, and DFATD.

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Minister Paulwell Calls for Support of Tablet in Schools Programme

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is calling for broad-based support for the Tablet in Schools Programme. The Minister said the programme is a major investment by the Government, one that could lead to the unearthing of talent among the country’s young people and play a key role in their future. “This is the world...
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Cabinet Approves Amendment to Cybercrimes Act

Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act have been approved by Cabinet and the necessary drafting instructions have been issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel to modify the Act. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during Wednesday’s (July 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Promulgated in...
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Cabinet to Manage Procurement Process for More Electricity

The Government and the Jamaica Public Service (JPSCo) have signed off on an amendment to the JPSCo Licence. “This will allow the Cabinet to manage the procurement process (for increased capacity) through the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET). It will also grant the JPSCo the right of first refusal in relation to the replacement of any of its existing generation...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (L) explains the design concept of the Start-up Jamaica (SUJ) building, during a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (July 1). At right is Vice President for Marketing at LIME, Stephen Price(R). LIME is a sponsor of the initiative.
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GOVT to accelerate pace of Technology Development under Start-Up Jamaica

The 100-day accelerator development period prescribed for technology entrepreneurs under the Start-up Jamaica project, is to enable them to develop their ideas into prototypes in the shortest possible time. Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, says the timeframe was deliberately set to be intense, bearing in mind the fast pace...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, speaking about the Angel Investor Network, which will provide funding to tech-entrepreneurs under the Start Up Jamaica Initiative, after the 100-day accelerator period, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, held on July 1.
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Investor Network to be launched to support Start up Jamaica Initiative

An Angel Investor Network will be launched shortly to fund projects under the Start Up Jamaica Initiative after the first 100 days. Start Up Jamaica is an initiative being undertaken by the Government over a five-year period to provide capital, mentorship and technical assistance to young tech-entrepreneurs who have ideas and concepts, but do not have the wherewithal to start...
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State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right) presents students of Westwood High School with the trophy for winning the science competition under the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme. The presentation was made during the awards ceremony for the programme held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on June 27. From left are teacher, Abigail Cannigan; and students Makalia McBean, Deena Dunkley; and Ashe Monique Lewis. The students also received $200,000 cash.
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Schools to Benefit From $62 Million Energy Saving Project

A $62 million energy saving project is to be implemented in 15 schools and three Government agencies, as the administration works to reduce the high energy bill within the public sector. This was announced by State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, who noted that the project has been approved by Cabinet and contracts to undertake the...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), accepts a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from Group Managing Director at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Patrick Hylton (centre), for the provision of $5 million in support for the Government’s Start-Up Jamaica project. The signing took place on June 27, at the Atrium in New Kingston. Sharing the moment is Senior Assistant General Manager for Marketing and Communications at NCB, Nadeen Matthews.
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Start-Up Jamaica Gets $5 Million Boost

The Government’s youth entrepreneurship programme, Start-Up Jamaica (SUJ), has received a $5 million boost from the National Commercial Bank (NCB). State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Julian Robinson and Group Managing Director at NCB, Patrick Hylton, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of the funds during a ceremony Friday morning (June 27)...
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