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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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MSTEM Rolls Out Broadband in Over 300 Public Institutions

A total of 371 public institutions have been connected to the broadband communications network, being rolled out across the island by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining (MSTEM). The network is being implemented through the Universal Service Fund (USF). The institutions include: 206 of 207 targetted educational institutions; 67 of 77 post offices; 57 of 60 hospitals and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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