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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

As Jamaica gears up to take advantage of the lucrative global animation industry, estimated to be worth US$200 billion, young people across the island are to benefit from intensive training. Through the ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI), scores of talented youth...
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.

Investment in Technology Will Ensure Parity – Robinson
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.
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.

Cuba to Provide Expertise in Manufacture of Solar Panels
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.
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.

E-Learning Jamaica Accepting Bids for Supply of Tablets
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.
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.

All Jamaicans Must Have Access to Technology – State Minister Robinson

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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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Gov’t Revisits Hybrid as Energy-Saving Option

The Government is revisiting the idea of introducing hybrid vehicles to the local market, as it continues to put energy saving measures in place. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, made the disclosure on Monday, June 24, as he addressed the official launch of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) at the Petcom Dunrobin station, St. Andrew....
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angella Brown Burke cut the ribbon to begin the dispensing of the newly introduced Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD), at the Petcom Dunrobin Service Station on Constant Spring Road, today (June 24). The product was launched at the Petcom Dunrobin, and Shell Service Stations, both located on Constant Spring Road. Observing at left is: General Manager of Petcom, Courtney Lawes
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Gov’t to Schedule Expansion of Petrojam Refinery

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will establish a “firm” schedule this weekend, to implement the upgrading and expansion of the Petrojam refinery, as it seeks to make the operations more modern and efficient. The discussions will be held at the 8th PetroCaribe Summit, scheduled for June 29, in Managua, Nicaragua. The Minister...
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Photography Supervisor at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Dave Reid (left), accepts a token from Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Creative Industries Manager and Film Commissioner, Kim Marie Spence, during the closing ceremony of the KingstOOn animation conference and film festival held on June 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI). In background (right) is Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson. KingstOOn was organised by the Government in partnership with the World Bank, the Canadian High Commission, and JAMPRO.
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Govt to Invest In Training of Animators

The Government will be investing in the training and education of animators, to ensure that the country has the requisite skills, in sufficient numbers, to meet the demand for the expertise both locally and internationally. This was disclosed by State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, during an interview with JIS News at...
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Energy Minister Hints at Increasing Ethanol in Fuel

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is hinting that the Government may increase the level of ethanol being used in the current fuel mix. “I am thinking about increasing the amount of ethanol,” the Minister said, while  addressing the launching ceremony  for the introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel fuel, at  the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in...
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Jamaica Has the Talent to Attract Investment in Animation – Robinson

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, has expressed confidence that Jamaica has the talent to attract investment in the animation industry and satisfy the demand for labour. “We know we have the people…we know we can, through our investment promotions, attract the companies here,” he stated. The State Minister was speaking at the opening of...
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Minister of National Security, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 19
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Forensic Lab Issued More Certificates in 2012

The Forensic Science Laboratory issued some 6,843 forensic, DNA and ballistic certificates in 2012, up from a total of 4,163 the previous year. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said this represented a 64 per cent increase in the number of certificates produced by the Forensic lab. Mr. Bunting was making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in...
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