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President of the Laboratory Association of Jamaica (LAJ), Coleen Sinclair Mattis, says the organisation will support legislation for the mandatory accreditation of local laboratories.

LAJ Supports Legislation on Accreditation

The Laboratories Association of Jamaica (LAJ) will support legislation that mandates laboratories to be accredited in order to operate. This was stated by President of the LAJ, Coleen Sinclair Mattis, as the local group, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC),...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (seated right) and Head, Retail, LIME, Stephen Price (seated left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of Internet connectivity, furniture and equipment to the ‘Start-up Jamaica’ initiative at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, today (June 9). Others sharing in the moment (from left) are: Corporate Communications Manager, LIME, Elon Parkinson and Managing Director, Biztactics Limited, Sandra Glasgow. The initiative is expected to be launched later this year and seeks to provide mentorship and other business support for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs.

Government Partners With LIME for ‘Start-Up Jamaica’

General Manager of the Grand Palladium, Jose Morgan (right) extends a warm welcome to Energy Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell as he arrived at the resort to officially commission into service a US$3.5M solar energy plant on May 31.

Government Committed to Renewable Energy Agenda

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller responds to questions about the revocation of the licence of EWI to construct a 381-megawatt energy plant during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 4.

EWI Officially Notified of Licence Revocation for Energy Project

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

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Technology

Banks to Use Agents to Offer Services

Passage of the Banking Services Act has paved the way for commercial banks and other deposit taking institutions to begin using agents to offer banking services to the Jamaican population. 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 House...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Technology

UWI to Coordinate Hubs Under Mobile Innovation Project

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is to coordinate six innovation hubs under the Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project. 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 House of Representatives on June 11. “These hubs are specialized business incubation...

12 years ago Technology

Laws Far Advanced to Modernize ICT Sector

Several key pieces of legislation are far advanced for the modernization of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, including the establishment of a single Regulator for the industry, and updated laws to deal with cyber crimes. In relation to the single ICT Regulator, the Government since June 1, has commenced review of technical proposals, and will contract a consultant...

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Cabinet Signs Off on Terms of Reference for Electricity Sector Enterprise Team

Cabinet has signed off on the Terms of Reference for the recently announced Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET) and has issued the requisite appointment letters to the members. The ESET will lead and manage the procurement process for additional baseload electricity generation capacity and related facilities against the background of achieving significantly reduced electricity cost to consumers, while ensuring diversification...

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.

12 years ago Technology

Government Signs Agreement for Hydro-Power Project

The Government has signed a $45 million contract for technical assistance towards the promotion and development of cost effective, small hydro-power projects across Jamaica. Argentinean company, BA Energy Solutions, in association with United States-based, Hydro Science Consulting, has been awarded the 12-month contract. It will involve feasibility studies, and assistance and guidance to key agencies in the administration of hydro-power...

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).

12 years ago CultureTechnology

Vineyard Town Police Station Gets Facelift

Labour Day at the Vineyard Town Police Station, in South East St. Andrew, had a multi-cultural feel, with several South Koreans and Chinese nationals working alongside locals to give the facility a much needed facelift. Approximately 50 persons could be seen on the grounds of the police station scraping, painting, nailing, lifting furniture, and cooking, among other activities, as they...

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.

12 years ago Technology

Government Committed to Infusing ICT At All Levels

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson has reiterated the Government’s commitment to infusing greater levels of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into schools and communities. This forms part of efforts to ensure that students have access to technology from the earliest age possible. He said this is evident through various initiatives,...