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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
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

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...
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
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

Gov’t to Schedule Expansion of Petrojam Refinery
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.
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.

Govt to Invest In Training of Animators
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
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

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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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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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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.
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BPIAJ and HEART/NTA Sign MOU

Montego Bay - The Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) and the HEART Trust/ National Training Agency (HEART/NTA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see both entities collaborate to develop suitable vocational training programmes to equip persons looking to work in the industry. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, witnessed the signing...
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