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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), is presented with a copy of the book - ‘Cannabis, Marijuana, Ganja: the Jamaican Global Connection’- by Authors, Dr. Henry Lowe (left) and Professor Errol Morrison, during a launching ceremony, at the Eden Gardens in Kingston, on December 10.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), is presented with a copy of the book - ‘Cannabis, Marijuana, Ganja: the Jamaican Global Connection’- by Authors, Dr. Henry Lowe (left) and Professor Errol Morrison, during a launching ceremony, at the Eden Gardens in Kingston, on December 10.

Science Minister Urges Further Research into Medical Marijuana

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging further serious scientific research into medical marijuana, citing its potential to earn billions. The Minister noted that Jamaica has not kept pace with scientific research and development of...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), signs a US$2.65 million contract with Geddes Refrigeration Limited for the design, supply and retrofitting of efficient air conditioning solutions in four State entities, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 11. Others sharing in the moment are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (seated left), Chief Executive Officer, Geddes Refrigeration Limited, Roy Lafayette (seated right); Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (standing left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson and Acting Project Manager, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, Leon Fraser.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), signs a US$2.65 million contract with Geddes Refrigeration Limited for the design, supply and retrofitting of efficient air conditioning solutions in four State entities, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 11. Others sharing in the moment are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (seated left), Chief Executive Officer, Geddes Refrigeration Limited, Roy Lafayette (seated right); Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (standing left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson and Acting Project Manager, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, Leon Fraser.

Contract Signed for Four State Entities to Receive Modern and Efficient Air Conditioning Systems
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets staff while viewing a receipt for a utility bill that he paid at a Bill Express location at the Central Sorting Office in Kingston, on December 10. Occasion was the official launch of a partnership between Jamaica Post and Grace Kennedy Money Service (GKMS), for the provision of Bill Express services at 39 post offices across the island.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets staff while viewing a receipt for a utility bill that he paid at a Bill Express location at the Central Sorting Office in Kingston, on December 10. Occasion was the official launch of a partnership between Jamaica Post and Grace Kennedy Money Service (GKMS), for the provision of Bill Express services at 39 post offices across the island.

Bill Express Services Now Available at 39 Post Offices
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
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.

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Cabinet Approves $1.4 Billion for Tablets in Schools

The Government is making good on its promise to roll out the Tablets in Schools pilot project, with Cabinet approving the allocation of $1.4 billion from the Universal Service Fund, to implement the initiative. Some 25,000 tablets will be issued to students and teachers in 38 schools, ranging from infant departments to special education institutions, and teachers’ colleges, across the...
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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.
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Young People Trained in Mobile App Development

Some 50 young people from communities in South East St. Andrew benefitted from a training workshop on mobile application development on December 2, as Digital Jam 3.0, the Caribbean Edition programme, got underway in Jamaica. Digital Jam 3.0, which builds on the success of last year’s Digital 2.0, seeks to create an opportunity for young people in Jamaica and the...
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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.
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Gregory Park Resource Centre Empowering Residents

The Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, which is housed at the Gregory Park Baptist Church, has been providing learning opportunities to hundreds of young people over the past seven years. Formerly the Learning Centre, the idea came from youth in the community who dialogued with the Gregory Park Baptist Church for to use a section of the premises as...
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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.
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More Internet Access for Kingston and St. James

Residents of inner-city communities in Kingston and St. James, are to benefit from four new Community Access Points (CAPs). The Kingston Access Points will be located at the Duhaney Park Information Centre at 121 Baldwin Crescent in Duhaney Park, and at 13 Langston Road in McGregor Gardens. In St. James a third CAP will be located at the Burchell Baptist...
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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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