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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), performs the symbolic ribbon-cutting exercise to officially commission a new $388 million (US$3.5 million) 1600 kilowatt solar energy plant at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 30. Also participating in the exercise, from left, are: Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Celsa Nuno; Grand Palladium General Manager, José Morgan; Chief Executive Officer, Sofoa Group , which owns the Grand palladium, Juan Mayoral; and General Manager of Sofoa Jamaica, David Dijuan Moto.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), performs the symbolic ribbon-cutting exercise to officially commission a new $388 million (US$3.5 million) 1600 kilowatt solar energy plant at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 30. Also participating in the exercise, from left, are: Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Celsa Nuno; Grand Palladium General Manager, José Morgan; Chief Executive Officer, Sofoa Group , which owns the Grand palladium, Juan Mayoral; and General Manager of Sofoa Jamaica, David Dijuan Moto.

Government Targeting Renewable Energy Installations in Hotels

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will be targeting the installation of renewable energy solutions in the island’s hotels. Mr. Paulwell says this thrust comes against the background of the administration’s recognition of the...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left), signs a $45 million contract with Civil Engineer, Hydro Science Consulting, Carlos Yermoli (right), for the development of small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander. The signing was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 27.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left), signs a $45 million contract with Civil Engineer, Hydro Science Consulting, Carlos Yermoli (right), for the development of small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander. The signing was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 27.

Government Signs Agreement for Hydro-Power Project
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), and new Chairman, Jamaica Public Service Company, Jin Won Kim, join in painting the Vineyard Town Police Station, located in Mr. Robinson’s South East St. Andrew constituency, on Labour Day (May 23).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), and new Chairman, Jamaica Public Service Company, Jin Won Kim, join in painting the Vineyard Town Police Station, located in Mr. Robinson’s South East St. Andrew constituency, on Labour Day (May 23).

Vineyard Town Police Station Gets Facelift
Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Corporate Solutions Limited, Neil Abrahams (right) presents winner of the tablets in schools mascot design competition, Jevaughn Graham with his prize during the awards ceremony at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston recently. Sheena McLean of Northern Caribbean University and Anika Makeda Duffus of Immaculate Conception High were placed second and third respectively. The winners were presented with among other things, tablets, certificates, and trophies. Jevaughn’s mascot will be the animated figure that will become the face of the tablets in schools project. The one-year pilot will be administered in 13 primary schools; six all age and junior high schools; 11 high schools; six infant departments; one teachers’ college; and one special education institution.
Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Corporate Solutions Limited, Neil Abrahams (right) presents winner of the tablets in schools mascot design competition, Jevaughn Graham with his prize during the awards ceremony at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston recently. Sheena McLean of Northern Caribbean University and Anika Makeda Duffus of Immaculate Conception High were placed second and third respectively. The winners were presented with among other things, tablets, certificates, and trophies. Jevaughn’s mascot will be the animated figure that will become the face of the tablets in schools project. The one-year pilot will be administered in 13 primary schools; six all age and junior high schools; 11 high schools; six infant departments; one teachers’ college; and one special education institution.

Government Committed to Infusing ICT At All Levels
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left) stresses a point regarding the Government’s ‘Start Up Jamaica’ initiative, which seeks to provide mentorship and other business support for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs. He was addressing the opening of Katalyxt’s 2014 Business Development Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (May 15). Looking on is Chairman, Jamaica Broilers, Robert Levy.
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left) stresses a point regarding the Government’s ‘Start Up Jamaica’ initiative, which seeks to provide mentorship and other business support for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs. He was addressing the opening of Katalyxt’s 2014 Business Development Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (May 15). Looking on is Chairman, Jamaica Broilers, Robert Levy.

Gov’t Partners with Middle Eastern Company for ‘Start-Up Jamaica’

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson.
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State Minister Robinson Invites Public Recommendations on Electricity Theft

Chairman of the newly established committee to address electricity theft, the Honourable Julian Robinson has invited members of the public to submit recommendations and offer solutions to the problem of electricity theft. “We recognise that there are good ideas out there and we want to be inclusive in our approach to tackling a problem that affects all of us. Based...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (third right) in dialogue with Ms Kelly Tomblin(second left), Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited JPSCo and other executives who accompanied her to a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday, May 14 at Jamaica House. The meeting was convened to discuss the company’s decision to interrupt service to communities in which it is experiencing up to 70% theft of electricity. Also in attendance were Senator Sandrea Falconer, Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Julian Robinson, State Minister in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining, Attorney General Patrick Atkinson, Hon. Horace Dalley, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Dr the Hon. Omar Davies, Minister of Transport, Works and Housing and Ms Onika Miller, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)
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PM Meets with JPSCO on Service Interruption Issue

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller convened a meeting on Wednesday, May 14, with officials from the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited, JPSCo, in the wake of the company’s decision to interrupt service to communities in which it is experiencing up to 70% theft of electricity. The meeting, held at Jamaica House, was attended by Government Ministers Omar...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); conversing with Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Prof. E. Nigel Harris; during the UWI’s ceremony of appreciation for the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 9. The Universal Service Fund (USF) has completed a multi-million dollar roll out of wifi access across the entire UWI Mona Campus and its environs, as well as completed the installation and upgrading of ICT and wireless system to all 10 UWI open campuses.
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Three Postgraduate Scholarships in ICT Available

Three scholarships, valued at $1.5 million, are up for grabs for students desirous of pursuing postgraduate studies in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the new academic year. Valuing $500,000 each, the scholarships are being offered by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) for study at the University of the West Indies (UWI); University of Technology (UTech)...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, makes a point as he opened the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6. In the background is State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson.
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Cabinet to Appoint 381-Megawatt Project Enterprise Team

Cabinet will be appointing an enterprise team headed by Dr. Vincent Lawrence, to oversee the full implementation of the construction of a 381-megawatt energy plant in Jamaica by 2016. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell made the announcement, on Tuesday, May 6, as he opened the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. “The enterprise...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), looks on as Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, opened the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6.
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State Agencies Record Savings of $5.77 Million on Energy

Three state agencies, where the Government’s Energy Conservation and Efficiency Project has been implemented, have recorded $5.77 million in savings since the programme’s commencement in May 2012. This results from total investments of $3.76 million which the administration, through the Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Ministry, made to implement the project at the entities - the National Housing Trust (NHT);...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
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Minister’s Press Release on Energy World International

The Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining (Minister) is aware of the intense public interest and debate surrounding the grant of a licence to Energy World International (EWI) for the 381 MW Project.  Given the importance of this Project to national development, the Minister wishes to bring clarity to this matter.   Procurement Process The legislative framework provides that...
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Start-Up Jamaica Nears Completion

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson says the much-anticipated Start-up Jamaica initiative, is at a very advanced stage. Start-up Jamaica, which is set to get underway by September, will assist innovators and entrepreneurs to grow their ideas from product to market. Speaking at the handing over ceremony of prizes to winners...
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