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The development of an Energy Services Company (ESCO) Industry in Jamaica will be advanced with a further budgetary allocation of $23 million this year. The funds have been made available in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the Standing … Continued
Residents of Green Pond in St. James are benefitting from a fully equipped Internet Café and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, which was established by the Government at a cost of $4.7 million. The air conditioned facility, which is … Continued
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell says the Government, through the implementation of sustainable programmes, remains resolute in reducing the country’s energy bill. He said that some of these programmes, worth billions of dollars, are being … Continued
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the Ministry will be intensifying efforts to attract more information community technology (ICT) firms to Jamaica. He said the Ministry will be going after United States (US)-based companies, which … Continued
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government will deliver on its promise that cellular phone users will have number portability by the end of May this year. Number portability will allow cellular phone users … Continued
Ground was broken for the construction of a US$89 million 36.3 megawatt wind farm at Munro, St. Elizabeth, on February 25, by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. He was joined by representatives of BMR Jamaica … Continued
The European Union (EU) has handed over science equipment valued at $800,000 to eight schools across the island, as part of a $100 million Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology, … Continued
Young persons who are skilled in animation are to be provided with more opportunities as the Government has allocated $70 million in the 2015/2016 Budget for the Youth Employment in Digital and Creative Industries project. The programme was first launched … Continued
During the fiscal year 2015/2016, the Government will be undertaking further work to improve the regulation of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, as part of measures to increase growth in the industry. This will be done under the … Continued
Energy Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell advises that no decision has been arrived at with respect to the divestment of any of the government’s shares in the state oil refinery Petrojam and that if and when an offer is received, the … Continued
Expansion of the Wigton Windfarm (Wigton lll) in Manchester is expected to cut oil imports by 37, 100 barrels per year, and achieve annual savings of more than $200 million. Some 31, 500 households will benefit from the US$45 million … Continued
Energy Minister, Hon Phillip Paulwell advises that no decision has been arrived at with respect to the divestment of any of the government’s shares in the state oil refinery Petrojam and that if and when an offer is received, the … Continued
Jamaica’s implementation of a National Cyber Security Strategy to make the country safe for business operation, and to provide security for persons using the Internet, has received international commendation. Lauding the move, United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, … Continued
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, (MSTEM) Hon. Julian Robinson, says there is strong take up of the net billing arrangement, with more than 250 licences issued to date. “We have over 256 net … Continued
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, says the introduction of renewable energy as part of the energy mix, will provide noticeable benefits to the productive sector and by extension the consumers … Continued
The handing over of computer tablets under the Government’s Tablets in Schools Programme pilot project ended this week, with distribution to students in the two remaining institutions on January 28 and 29. Some 449 students at Parry Town Primary and … Continued
The Government has strengthened its resolve to protect the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, with the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy. In addition to the strategy, there is the ‘Stop, Think, Connect’ campaign, aimed at public … Continued
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is increasing its focus on developing a “well-ordered” nutraceutical industry. This, he said, is to better position the country to tap into the global nutraceutical market, estimated to … Continued
The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States Government to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country. The support comes through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed … Continued
To simplify the information on the pricing mechanism of Petrojam, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) held a forum on January 22, in Kingston, where its Chairman and senior management team explained the issue, and answered related questions. Chairman of … Continued