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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, Fadi Chehade, while Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis, shares the moment. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two entities, aimed at ensuring unrestricted use of the Internet by CTU member states. The signing took place on Wednesday, December 4, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, during the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, Fadi Chehade, while Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis, shares the moment. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two entities, aimed at ensuring unrestricted use of the Internet by CTU member states. The signing took place on Wednesday, December 4, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, during the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar.

MOU Signed to Ensure Unrestricted Access to the Internet

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is moving to ensure unrestricted access to the Internet for the region’s nationals. The organisation, to this end, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN),...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, (2nd left); and Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis (left); accept reading material on the activities of FUJITSU in the Caribbean, from President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for FUJITSU in the Caribbean and Central America, Mervyn Eyre (right). The Minister and other CTU officials visited the FUJITSU exhibition booth during yesterday’s (Dec. 3) opening of the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, (2nd left); and Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis (left); accept reading material on the activities of FUJITSU in the Caribbean, from President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for FUJITSU in the Caribbean and Central America, Mervyn Eyre (right). The Minister and other CTU officials visited the FUJITSU exhibition booth during yesterday’s (Dec. 3) opening of the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

E-Government Programme Moving Forward
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (standing right), addresses residents from communities in South East St. Andrew on December 2, who benefitted from hands-on training under the Digital Jam 3.0, the Caribbean Edition programme. The training was held at the McGregor Gardens Centre.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (standing right), addresses residents from communities in South East St. Andrew on December 2, who benefitted from hands-on training under the Digital Jam 3.0, the Caribbean Edition programme. The training was held at the McGregor Gardens Centre.

Young People Trained in Mobile App Development
of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon, Phillip Paulwell (seated), engages with one of the 15 computers provided to the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, in St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the recent official opening. Looking on are Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (3rd left), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon Arnaldo Brown (4th left), Principal at the centre Shirley Wylie (5th left), and other persons from the community.
of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon, Phillip Paulwell (seated), engages with one of the 15 computers provided to the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, in St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the recent official opening. Looking on are Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (3rd left), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon Arnaldo Brown (4th left), Principal at the centre Shirley Wylie (5th left), and other persons from the community.

Gregory Park Resource Centre Empowering Residents
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the upcoming regional Information Communication Technology (ICT) conference, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, November 27.
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ICT Conference to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Technologies, that assist persons with disabilities, are among the key topics for discussion at a special seminar during the Caribbean Telecommunications Union/Information and Communications Technology (CTU/ICT) Week – Jamaica Conference, scheduled for December 2 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, at...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the upcoming regional Information Communication Technology (ICT) conference, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, November 27.
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Regional ICT Conference to Provide Opportunity for Industry Players

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, is encouraging players in the local Information Communication Technology (ICT) to attend the upcoming regional conference, noting that it will benefit from expertise and advice to push their operations forward. The five-day event is scheduled for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, presents an energy saving light bulb to resident of Brinkley-Links Hill in St. Elizabeth, Dorreth Blake-Whitter. The presentation was made during a ceremony in the community on Wednesday (Nov. 21), to celebrate the turning on of electricity under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP).
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Gov’t Targets 30 per cent Reduction in Electricity Cost by 2016

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has expressed concern over the high cost of electricity in Jamaica, stating that the Government is determined to reduce this by at least 30 per cent by 2016. The Minister made the commitment as he addressed the lighting ceremony for the Brinkley- Links Hill area of South East St. Elizabeth...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Potsdam Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in St. Elizabeth, on November 20. It was established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $2.4 million. The facility has 13 new computers and other supporting equipment. Sharing in the occasion are member of Parliament for the area, Mr. Richard Parchment (second left) and other community members.
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Government Establishes 160 ICT Centres Across Jamaica

The number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centres established by the Government has been increased, with the setting up of the 160th such facility at Potsdam District, in St. Elizabeth. This was undertaken through the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, as part of an initiative to make the technology accessible to persons in all parts of the...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point as he addresses the opening of the Bull Savannah Primary School Information Technology Centre on November 20, on the school grounds in St. Elizabeth.
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Minister Paulwell Looks To Boost Competition In Telecoms

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is committed to bringing more competition to the telecommunications landscape in order to reduce the cost of internet access, which he maintains, is far too high. He said that part of the reason for liberalizing the sector in the first place was to ensure that every Jamaican...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasises a point as he addresses the official opening of the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine on Wednesday, November 13.
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Minister Paulwell Says Internet Costs Are Too High

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says that Jamaicans are not benefitting fully from competition in the telecommunications market, due to the high cost to use the Internet, and he is determined to have the rates reduced. Addressing the official opening of the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre in Portmore on Wednesday, November 13, the...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) welcomes Minister of Petroleum and Mining of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Rafael Ramirez Carreno during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy are participating in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.
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Special Emphasis on Development of Renewable Energy in Region

Following the Second Meeting of Energy Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Montego Bay last week, special emphasis has been placed on the development of renewable energy in the region. Manager, CARICOM Energy Programme, Joseph Williams, said the decision to move forward with some specific actions around co-operation for renewable energy is significant for...
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