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Deputy Board Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ), Noel DaCosta (left), makes a presentation to Pastor of Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston, Rev. Astor Carlyle, during the PCJ
Deputy Board Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ), Noel DaCosta (left), makes a presentation to Pastor of Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston, Rev. Astor Carlyle, during the PCJ's 35th anniversary thanksgiving service at the church on Sunday (June 22).

Petroleum Corporation Invests $116M in Energy-Efficient Projects

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has invested approximately $116 million to develop more than 100 energy efficiency projects over the last 10 years. The projects, executed between 2004 and 2013, were implemented mainly in government hospitals, schools, health centres,...
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (foreground), views solar system at Texaco Jamaica’s Molynes Road operation, in Kingston, on June 19. The facility has been retrofitted with solar panels and is now seeing up to 50 per cent reduction in its energy bill.
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (foreground), views solar system at Texaco Jamaica’s Molynes Road operation, in Kingston, on June 19. The facility has been retrofitted with solar panels and is now seeing up to 50 per cent reduction in its energy bill.

Texaco Jamaica Lauded For Energy Project
From third left: Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (3rd left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre) in conversation with the medical scholarship recipients (from left): Chantal Williams, Osheen Bogue, Antoinette Fyffe, Marlyn Perez and Jacques Heaven. The ceremony for the official presentation of medical scholarships was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Kingston on June 18.
From third left: Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez (3rd left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre) in conversation with the medical scholarship recipients (from left): Chantal Williams, Osheen Bogue, Antoinette Fyffe, Marlyn Perez and Jacques Heaven. The ceremony for the official presentation of medical scholarships was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Kingston on June 18.

Four Jamaicans Awarded Cuban Scholarships
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.

Internet Exchange Point to be Launched by August
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Technology Minister to Attend Crucial Telecoms Meetings

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Jacques Road Internet Café Now Open

Residents of the Jacques Road community in Kingston are now enjoying the use of a comfortable, fully equipped computer lab and Internet café, following the official opening of the facility on Wednesday, June 11. This is the 169th community access point to be established by the Government across the island, through the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of...
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Microsoft Innovation Centre to be Launched Soon

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson says the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) is expected to be launched shortly. The MIC, which would be the first in the English-speaking Caribbean, will provide services designed to stimulate local software development through training, industry partnerships, and innovation. Making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral...
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New Design for ‘Govnet’ to be Completed by Next Month

The new design for the Government’s proposed communications network ‘GovNet’, which is expected to result in greater efficiency in the public sector, is to be completed by July. Challenges were encountered with the previous design, which was at an advanced stage. State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, made the disclosure during his contribution to the...
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Programmes Being Developed to Help People at CAPS

Programmes aimed at enabling persons to use technology available at the island’s 182 community access points (CAPS) are to be developed for implementation by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, says that in addition to enabling persons residing in the communities where the centres are located to “earn money legitimately,” they will provide...
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State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.
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Special Education Schools to Benefit from $33 Million Project

Six special education schools are to benefit from a $33 million project earmarked for implementation this year by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. The institutions are: the Lister Mair-Gilby School for the Deaf, Salvation Army School for the Blind, Randolph Lopez School of Hope, and Carberry Court Special School, in Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, speaking at a post sectoral debate presentation press briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday, June 12.
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Ministry in Discussion with OUR to Ensure Timeline for Number Portability

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is consulting with the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) to determine the extent of the agency’s authority to ensure that all telephone service providers adhere to the May 2015 timeline for number portability implementation. “LIME (telecom service provider) hasn’t been able to give us a date as yet for when they can...
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October/November Deadline for Start-Up Jamaica Launch

The Government’s ‘Start-up Jamaica’ initiative, aimed at providing technical support to local entrepreneurs and innovators in the area of technology, is expected to be formally launched in October/November of this year. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the...
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