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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Julian Robinson.

Nations Formalize ‘Seoul Framework’ to Combat Cyber Crimes

Jamaica is among 87 countries which have endorsed the newly formulated “Seoul Framework’, which seeks to strengthen global collaboration in efforts to combat cyber-crimes. Consensus on the agreement was reached during the recent two-day international cyber-security conference hosted in Seoul,...

Some members of the Jamaican delegation seen here during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) which held on Friday, (October 25) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
Over 100 attendees, including some 70 delegates, were involved in discussions geared towards the strengthening of the regional integration process and cooperation in energy. — Some members of the Jamaican delegation seen here during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) which held on Friday, (October 25) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Over 100 attendees, including some 70 delegates, were involved in discussions geared towards the strengthening of the regional integration process and cooperation in energy.

Latin American and Caribbean Face High Energy Costs Despite Large Reserves

Government Senator, Noel Sloley, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate today (Oct. 11).

Businesses Urged to Make Use of Alternative Energy

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), is assisted by Member of Parliament for West Portland, Mr. Daryl Vaz (right), and Deputy Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Wesley Saulter (left), to turn on electricity in a section of Fruitful Vale, on October 10.

Residents of Fruitful Vale Get Electricity

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (second left), engages in light conversation with President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbus Business Solutions (CBS), Michele English (second right); Vice President, CBS, John Clear (right), and Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited, Donovan White, during the opening of a round table discussion on managing information and data risk, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 3.

Legislation to Protect Personal Data Being Developed

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Energy Security High on Agenda of CELAC Meeting

Regional energy security is among the many issues to be discussed at the second meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), on October 24 and 25. The two-day meeting is scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, St. James. Jamaica is the first English-speaking country...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), in discussion with Chief Technical Officer, Caribbean Cyber Security Centre, Deon Olton (right), at the National Conference on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, today, October 1. At centre is Director, Mona ICT Policy Centre, Mona School of Business and Management, Professor Hopeton Dunn.

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Legislation to Protect Personal Data Being Developed

The Government is in the process of developing more robust, clear and uniformed legislation aimed at protecting personal data, State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, has informed. Mr. Robinson said the Data Protection Act will safeguard, in general, the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data as well as regulate...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (2nd left), and Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Christopher Cargill (3rd left), look on while winners of the PCJ’s Website Development Competition, show off features of their winning design. The students, who are part of a five-member team from the University College of the Caribbean are Orane Campbell (right); and Jermaine McDonald (2nd right). Christopher Gayle (left) of the University of the West Indies, who placed second, also looks on.

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UCC Team Wins PCJ Web Design Competition

A five-member team from the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) has copped the top prize of $250,000 in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Website Development Competition. The team of Jermaine McDonald, Darren Downie, Chantal Pryce, Orane Campbell, and Michael Brown were presented with their prize at an award ceremony held on October 1 at the PCJ Auditorium in...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), presents winners of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Website Development Competition with a representational cheque for $250,000 during the awards ceremony held October 1, at the PCJ Auditorium in Kingston, while Chairman of the PCJ, Christopher Cargill (left) offers congratulations. The recipients, who are part of a five-member team of students from the University College of the Caribbean are Jermaine McDonald (2nd left); and Orane Campbell.

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Technology Entrepreneurs to Benefit from ‘Start Up Jamaica’

Technology entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to build on their innovations as the Government moves to embark on the ‘Start Up Jamaica’ initiative. Making the announcement, State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, noted that considerable progress has been made in getting the initiative off the ground, which he said should be “up and running… in...

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Technology Entrepreneurs to Benefit from ‘Start Up Jamaica’

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), listens to a point being made by Director, Mona ICT Policy Centre, Mona School of Business and Management, Professor Hopeton Dunn (centre), at the National Conference on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, on October 1. At right is: IT Partner, Henlin Gibson Henlin, M. Georgia Gibson Henlin.

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Government Taking Steps to Mitigate Threat of Cyber Crimes

The Government is proactively putting measures in place to mitigate the global threat of cyber crimes in the island, Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has said. Mr. Robinson pointed out that strategies such as amendments to the Cybercrimes Act; the establishment of a Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT); the setting...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), opens the doors to the Falmouth Information Communication Technology (ICT) Youth Empowerment Computer Access Centre in Trelawny. Member of Parliament for North Trelawny and Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson (3rd left), and youth stakeholders, also participated in the recent opening of the facility.

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Falmouth ICT Centre Positively Impacting Lives

In another two weeks scores of young people in Trelawny, will benefit from the introduction of a computer training programme at the Falmouth ICT Youth Empowerment Computer Access Centre. The centre, which officially opened its doors to the public last July, will be collaborating with the HEART TRUST/NTA to offer the courses. President of the Cave Island Citizens Association, Prudence...