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Taskforce to Aid in Growth of Animation Industry

A high-level working group has been convened to aid in facilitating the growth and development of Jamaica’s animation industry. The group, which has been assembled by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, comprises of stakeholders from the...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), points out something on the computer to Heartlands community resident, Jodi-Ann Chuck, at the launch of the Spanish Town Software Techies Programme yesterday (July 11), at the offices of the Spanish Town Citizens Against Gun Violence (STCAGV) Coalition in St. Catherine. Looking on is Convenor of the STCAGV, Rosemarie Green.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), points out something on the computer to Heartlands community resident, Jodi-Ann Chuck, at the launch of the Spanish Town Software Techies Programme yesterday (July 11), at the offices of the Spanish Town Citizens Against Gun Violence (STCAGV) Coalition in St. Catherine. Looking on is Convenor of the STCAGV, Rosemarie Green.

Young People in Spanish Town to Benefit From ICT and Entrepreneurial Training
Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica, Yvonne McCalla-Sobers, addresses the e-Learning Jamaica Project network installation and computer handing over ceremony held recently, at the Steer Town Academy in St. Ann.
Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica, Yvonne McCalla-Sobers, addresses the e-Learning Jamaica Project network installation and computer handing over ceremony held recently, at the Steer Town Academy in St. Ann.

Students Urged to be Responsible Digital Citizens
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with young people from the county of Surrey, who participated in a one-week intensive training session in animation, held recently at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew. The training was organised under the ‘I Believe Initiative’. Others sharing the moment are Head, School of Computing and Information Technology, UTech, Arnett Campbell (front row, fifth right); and IBI Ambassador and Executive Director of GSW Reel Rock Animations, Wayne Sinclair (left).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with young people from the county of Surrey, who participated in a one-week intensive training session in animation, held recently at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew. The training was organised under the ‘I Believe Initiative’. Others sharing the moment are Head, School of Computing and Information Technology, UTech, Arnett Campbell (front row, fifth right); and IBI Ambassador and Executive Director of GSW Reel Rock Animations, Wayne Sinclair (left).

Young People Benefitting from Animation Training
learn1) State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addressing the e-Learning network installation and handing over ceremony at the Steer Town Academy, in St. Ann, on July 5.
learn1) State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addressing the e-Learning network installation and handing over ceremony at the Steer Town Academy, in St. Ann, on July 5.

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KSAC Acquires Tablet Computers to Boost Service

The operational capacity of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has been boosted with the acquisition of some 40 portable tablet computers, valued just over $400,000. The tablets have been equipped with the KSAC's LoveCleanKSA interactive mobile technology application, and are expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Council's officers deliver its services. These include activities...
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Gov’t and Noranda Collaborate on Biofuel Project

The Government is collaborating on a project with Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners, to demonstrate the viability of the biofuels industry, using mined out bauxite lands to grow oil-producing crops. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the objective is to extract the oils from seeds, such as castor and palm, for the emerging biofuels market in...
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Energy Minister Urges REP to Introduce Solar Systems

The Rural Electrification Programme (REP) has been mandated to work with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo), in its drive to reduce electricity theft, by introducing solar systems. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says this initiative is in tandem with other theft reduction efforts, such as regularizing supplies to communities. Mr. Paulwell was speaking at...
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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right), is assisted by Speaker of the House of Representatives, and South Manchester Member of Parliament, Michael Peart (right), and resident of New Forest/Plumwood, Keesha Barnes (centre), to perform the ceremonial switching on of lights in the community during a commissioning ceremony on Wednesday (July 3). Looking on is Chairman, Rural Electrification Programme Limited (REP), Rev. Dr. Garnett Roper. REP undertook the project at a cost of just over $3 million.
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Cuba to Provide Expertise in Manufacture of Solar Panels

Jamaica is to partner with Cuba for the transfer of knowledge and technology to facilitate the local manufacture and assembly of cost effective photovoltaic (solar) light panels. This undertaking forms part of the administration’s move towards incorporating renewable alternatives into the local energy mix, so as to reduce the country’s huge energy bill. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon....
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cience, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left), extends commendations to valedictorians of the New Forest Primary, Junior High and Infant School’s 2013 graduating class, Head Girl, Norjahlee Watson (centre), and Head Boy, Jayce Shields (2nd right), following the graduation exercise held yesterday (July 3), at the school’s campus in New Forest, Manchester. Sharing the moment are: Principal, Arnaldo Allen (left); and School Board Chairperson, Trisha Williams-Singh.
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E-Learning Jamaica Accepting Bids for Supply of Tablets

The E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited is accepting bids for the provision of 30,000 tablet computers for schools under the pilot phase of the Government’s School Tablet Computer Programme. The pilot is scheduled to commence at the start of the 2013/14 academic year in September, and will culminate in June 2014. Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, made...
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State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), points out something of interest to Director at e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Christopher Reckord (left), while Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist at Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited, Nicole Campbell, looks on. Occasion was an awards ceremony for Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) students who have excelled using the EduFocal online learning programme, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on July 1.
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All Jamaicans Must Have Access to Technology – State Minister Robinson

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that every Jamaican has access to technology. Mr. Robinson said that in doing so, the administration is ensuring that it provides the tools that will allow citizens to improve themselves economically, and which can provide a basis for entrepreneurial development and growth....
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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, responds to a question during a post Sectoral debate press conference held on June 27 at the offices of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) in Kingston
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NWC to Use Renewable Energy to Reduce Cost

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to pursue the use of renewable energy, as a means of reducing its high energy cost. Addressing a press conference at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on June 27, NWC President, Albert Gordon, explained that the utility company will be rehabilitating a number of old concrete tanks and in the process will...
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