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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has noted that number portability is close to becoming a reality in Jamaica. "We have consulted with the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), which has advised that number portability can, with the corporation of the telecoms players, become a reality within the year,” Mr. Paulwell said. The Minister was speaking...

The Government of Jamaica has taken steps towards creating a legislative and regulatory framework that will facilitate investment in the renewable energy sector. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell made the announcement on July 24, during his 2012/13 Sectoral Presentation in Parliament. Minister Paulwell said renewables represent the shortest route to both diversification of Jamaica’s energy...

The 700 MHz (megahertz) band, which is currently used for analogue television broadcasting, is now being considered for broadband wireless service. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell on July 24, during his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. He noted that this was particularly attractive because it...

Korean company Samsung has been declared the preferred bidder for the development and operation of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure in Jamaica. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, made the announcement on July 24 during his 2012/13 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives. The Minister reported that submissions were received from three companies...

Repairs to the number 12 petroleum storage tank at the Petrojam Refinery is expected to commence shortly, following Cabinet’s approval of a $43.5 million contract to Quality Plus Contracting Company Limited. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure on July 18 Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. She informed...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, is encouraging companies to make international standards commonplace in their industries as a means of managing energy usage. She was speaking on Thursday July 12 at the opening of an International Standardization Organization (ISO) 50001 Certification and Energy Efficiency Seminar organized by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in collaboration with...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says Jamaica’s participation in the rapidly growing global health export sector is crucial to the country’s sustainable health development. He said health care services are recognised as being a very important contributor to the growth and development of the services sector, which the most recent estimates put at 81.5 per cent of Jamaica’s...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that approximately 29 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) earnings go toward paying for oil, and insists that it is time for the nation to improve its energy efficiency. The Minister added that at times, the country’s oil bill exceeds its export earnings, and cited the high...

In an effort to improve computer literacy, and empower young people in the Tavern community, the reigning festival queen (2011), Krystle Daley, has implemented a computer project at the community centre, Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. The project was launched recently, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, Gordon Town Road. Cultural Organiser at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Nahemia...

Government’s efforts to address the country's energy challenges are to receive a boost under the United Nations 'Sustainable Energy for All' Initiative. Under the programme, which will be officially launched on July 31, Government will benefit from support to provide universal access to electricity, enhance energy efficiency, and to increase the share of renewables in the local energy mix. At...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaican manufacturers need to focus on modernising and retooling their plants if they are to be competitive. The Minister was addressing participants at a Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF) Sector Planning Workshop, on July 6, 2012 at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in Kingston. Mr.  Hylton noted that...

Students at the Independence City Primary School in Portmore, St. Catherine, now have increased access to computer equipment, which is expected to enhance the literacy and numeracy programmes at the institution. The equipment, valued at US$15,000, was donated by the Embassy of Chile and  include lap top computers, printers, projectors, among others. Speaking at the official handing over ceremony at...