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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.

Applications Open for Start-Up Jamaica

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining is now accepting applications for the Government’s youth entrepreneurship programme, Start-Up Jamaica. Portfolio State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, says the process commenced on Thursday (July 3), coinciding with the launch of the...

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.

Compete Caribbean Program Gets US$500,000 Boost

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.

GOVT to accelerate pace of Technology Development under Start-Up Jamaica

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.

Investor Network to be launched to support Start up Jamaica Initiative

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.

Schools to Benefit From $62 Million Energy Saving Project

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)...

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (second right), having a light conversation with (from left): Ultra Tec Technical Specialist, Orlando Perez; Ultra Tec Technical Specialist, Raul Delgado; Retail Manager, RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited, Raymond Samuels; and Managing Director, RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited, Alain Cureau, at a media briefing to launch the new product line, held at the Terra Nova Hotel on June 26.

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New Petrol Line Launched

A new petrol line, ‘Ultra Tec’, geared at reducing exhaust emission and providing the motoring public with an enhanced driving experience, was launched on Thursday, June 26, by RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited. Ultra Tec is specifically formulated to improve fuel economy, reduce vehicle exhaust emission, and maintain the condition of engines. State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy...

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), in discussion with Project Engineer for Renewable Energy at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Shane Silvera (right), while attending the a two-day PCJ Alternative energy Expo, held on Monday, June 23, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Consul of Ecuador to Jamaica, Cletia Barreto; Permanent Secretary in the Energy Ministry, Hilary Alexander, and Senior Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Nerine Small.

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Further Expansion of Wigton Windfarm

The Government is to undertake further expansion of the Wigton Windfarm in Rose Hill, Manchester, which should result in the reduction of 37,100 barrels of imported oil, and savings of $400 million. Making the announcement, State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Julian Robinson, said along with the reduction in oil consumption, the expanded facility...

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

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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, and other public sector facilities. This, according to the PCJ’s Senior Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Nerine Small, has resulted...

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.

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Texaco Jamaica Lauded For Energy Project

Texaco Jamaica has been commended by the Government for its initiative to retrofit all its service stations with renewable energy. The company has invested $5 million to install solar systems at its Molynes Road operation in Kingston, and is seeing up to 50 per cent reduction in its energy bill. The solar energy project will be extended to all 67...

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.

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Four Jamaicans Awarded Cuban Scholarships

Four Jamaican students will have the opportunity to pursue medical degrees in Cuba this September, under the Jamaica/Cuba Bilateral Scholarship Programme. The recipients are: Osheen Bogue, Antoinette Fyffe, Chantal Williams, and Jacques Heaven. Additionally, student Marlyn Perez has been chosen to receive the annual scholarship, which Cuba offers to students who are descendants of Cuban nationals living abroad. Cuban Ambassador...

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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Internet Exchange Point to be Launched by August

Jamaica is expected to benefit significantly from an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) facility, which the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining expects to have in place by August. The IXP enables Internet traffic routing within the country where the provision exists, instead of through external providers, as currently obtains with Jamaica. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson,...