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Chief Technical Director for the ICT Division of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Wahkeen Murray, who is encouraging governments in the region and across the world to focus more on women in ICT.
Chief Technical Director for the ICT Division of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Wahkeen Murray, who is encouraging governments in the region and across the world to focus more on women in ICT.

Jamaica Observes International Girls in ICT Day

Support for girls and young women to be more involved in the Information, Communications, Technologies (ICT) sector, is gaining traction, with Jamaica now among the growing number of countries, which observe International Girls in ICT day each year. International Girls...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing residents at the opening of the McGregor Gardens Community Cyber Vision Café in Kingston on April 23.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing residents at the opening of the McGregor Gardens Community Cyber Vision Café in Kingston on April 23.

Measures Coming to Catch Persons Bypassing Tax on Int’l Calls
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), looks on as Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Acting Group Manager, Winston Watson (left), and Managing Director of the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Group, Danville Walker, hold the signed contract that will see the installation of an energy efficient air conditioning system at the Spanish Town Hospital by June of this year. The contract was signed during a ceremony at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston, on April 22.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), looks on as Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Acting Group Manager, Winston Watson (left), and Managing Director of the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Group, Danville Walker, hold the signed contract that will see the installation of an energy efficient air conditioning system at the Spanish Town Hospital by June of this year. The contract was signed during a ceremony at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston, on April 22.

Spanish Town Hospital to Save $1.6 Million in Energy Cost
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Energy World International Granted Licence for 381MW Project
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre) speaks with President of the Mico University College Alumni Association, Dr. Arthur Geddes (right) while President of the college, Professor Claude Packer looks on. Occasion was the alumni association’s 30th Annual Glen Owen Lecture Series held at the college’s Marescaux Road location in St. Andrew on April 10.
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre) speaks with President of the Mico University College Alumni Association, Dr. Arthur Geddes (right) while President of the college, Professor Claude Packer looks on. Occasion was the alumni association’s 30th Annual Glen Owen Lecture Series held at the college’s Marescaux Road location in St. Andrew on April 10.

‘Start Up Jamaica’ To Be Launched Later This Year

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson.
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Digital Jam 3.0 Mobile Camp April 11-13

The successful staging of the Digital Jam 3.0 Apps competition (Caribbean Edition) in March, has set the stage for the hosting a Mobile Camp. Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, told JIS News that the camp will be held at the Mona School of Business and Management at the University...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), interacts with students from Epping Forest Primary School in South East St. Elizabeth, at the opening of the Potsdam Information and Communication Technology (ICT)centre, which has been established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $2.4 million. The facility, which was opened on November 20, has 13 new computers and other supporting equipment. (FILE)
Budget 2014/2015Technology

Increased Access to ICT Services

A project, which aims to provide Jamaicans with increased access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services, has received an allotment of $27 million in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee. The Technology to Empower Individuals and Communities for Development Project also aims to provide ICT and other training programmes to promote personal,...
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$28 Million for Technology and Innovation Project

Some $28 million has been earmarked in the country’s 2014/15 budget to fund activities aimed at improving the levels of innovation in the Caribbean, by building and strengthening capacities in science, technology, and innovation. The anticipated targets this fiscal year for the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean Project involve: engaging the services of a field officer and junior expert;...
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Irrigation Feasibility Assessment Project to Get $3.1 Million

The Government has allocated $3.1 million in the 2014/2015 Estimates of Expenditure for the Wind Powered Irrigation Feasibility Assessment Project. The Estimates of Expenditure are to be considered by the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament from April 8 to 10. The objectives of the project are to conduct a wind assessment in the Pedro Plains area of St. Elizabeth by...
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$7.4 Million to Support Latin America Energy Organization Office in Jamaica

Some $7.4 million has been allotted in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the establishment of a Latin America Energy Organization (OLADE) Caribbean Sub-regional office in Jamaica. The project aims to facilitate deeper integration among member countries in the Caribbean and provide greater access to products and services offered by OLADE. As at February 2014, a sub-regional office was established...
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Budget 2014/2015Technology

$156.3 Million for Rural Electrification Programme

A total of $156.3 million has been set aside in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure to fund the Rural Electrification Programme. The objective of the project is to expand the reach of electricity supply to rural areas, where the provision of such services would not be economically viable for commercial providers. Other objectives include: enabling householders in rural communities to...
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ICT Regulatory Framework Project to Receive $15 Million

A sum of $15 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the Enhancing the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Regulatory Environment in Jamaica project. The proposed budget, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on April 3 by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, will be reviewed by the Standing Finance Committee...
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