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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
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

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...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses the Business and Investment Consultation session held on Monday, June 17, as part of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses the Business and Investment Consultation session held on Monday, June 17, as part of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Jamaica Has World Class ICT Industry – State Minister Robinson
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre); is about to sign as witness to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) and HEART /NTA, while BPIAJ President, Yoni Epstein (left); and Executive Director of HEART/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (right); sign on behalf of their respective organizations. The event took place on June 14, on the University of the West Indies Western Jamaica campus, Montego Bay.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre); is about to sign as witness to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) and HEART /NTA, while BPIAJ President, Yoni Epstein (left); and Executive Director of HEART/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (right); sign on behalf of their respective organizations. The event took place on June 14, on the University of the West Indies Western Jamaica campus, Montego Bay.

BPIAJ and HEART/NTA Sign MOU
General Manager for Loan Origination and Portfolio Management at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith (left), in conversation with Managing Director at FosRich Company, Cecil Foster, at a recent energy forum, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
General Manager for Loan Origination and Portfolio Management at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith (left), in conversation with Managing Director at FosRich Company, Cecil Foster, at a recent energy forum, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

DBJ Offering Special Energy Loan at 8%
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses an energy forum on Thursday (June 7) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses an energy forum on Thursday (June 7) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Liberalization of Renewable Energy Sector Working – Minister Paulwell

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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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Consultation on Revised Land Policy in October

The first draft of the revised National Land Policy should be ready for wider stakeholder consultations by October 2013. This was stated by Minister of State in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18. “We are continuing with...
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All Dealers Should Have Red Diesel This Week

PETROJAM Limited is projecting that by the end of the week, all dealers across the island should have the newly dyed (red) regular diesel in their pumps. The regular diesel fuel has been dyed red to distinguish it from the soon to be launched Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, which will carry a light yellow colour. This has been disclosed to...
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Technology Minister Wants More Space for ICT Sector

MONTEGO BAY - Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging businesses in the private sector to help to create space for the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. He said that the government has made available some US$20 million for that purpose, and he would be seeking to access more money specifically for the development...
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Submit Entries by June 16 for Animation Competition

Young tech savvy Jamaicans and those interested in making their mark in the world of animation are being invited to submit entries to the upcoming ‘KINGSTOON’ animation festival competition by June 16. The entry forms are available at www.facebook.com/kingstoonfest and they must be filled out and submitted to info@kingstoonfest.com. The two-day event will be held from June 20 to 21...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left), has the attention of Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Joan Neil (left); Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Jamaica, His Excellency Antonio Da Costa Silva (2nd right); and Representative from the Embassy of the United States in Jamaica, Nathan Halat. Occasion was a biofuels function on Wednesday (June 5), at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
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Strong Legal Framework Required for Biofuels Production – Minister Paulwell

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell says a robust legal framework is necessary for the sustainability of biofuels development and production in Jamaica. He was addressing a function on sustainable biofuels in Jamaica, held on Wednesday, June 5, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Biofuels are any liquid, solid or gaseous fuels produced from...
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