Technology Minister Opens Upgraded Computer Lab at Edna Manley College
Students of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts now have access to a fully equipped computer laboratory. The facility, which was …
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GIS Technology Useful in the Fight Against Diseases
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Development and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, says the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology could be pivotal …
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Acquisition Of LNG Significant – Energy Minister
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the acquisition of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as part of the energy option …
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Residents of Greater Brown’s Town in East Kingston Celebrate Opening of CAP
It was a celebratory atmosphere for residents of Greater Brown’s Town, in Eastern Kingston, as a $4.6 million Community Access Point (CAP) was opened in …
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Jamaicans Urged to Protect CAPs
Jamaicans are being urged to protect community access points (CAPs) islandwide and create programmes that will enable them to be sustainable. The call came from …
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Institute of Forensic Science to Receive State-of-the-Art Equipment
The State-run Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine is to receive additional state-of-the-art equipment valued just over $116 million (US$900,000), to further boost its …
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Technology Minister Commends JLS
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has commended the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) and its partners for providing free access …
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Wigton Renewable-Energy Lab to Provide Training
Training in renewable energy has taken another step, with the opening of the Wigton Renewable-Energy Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester. The resource centre, which was …
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Victims of Cybercrimes Urged to Report Incidents
Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, is urging victims of cybercrimes to …
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SRC Competitions Close November 4
The deadline for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science and Technology Month competitions has been extended to November 4, 2016. Coordinator for the Science and …
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Utility Regulators Urged to Pay Close Attention to Impact of Climate Change
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is urging utility regulators to pay close attention to …
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Data Protection Act to be Tabled Next Financial Year
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Data Protection Act will be tabled in Parliament before the end of …
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Wi-fi Now at Devon House
Patrons at the popular heritage site and hangout Devon House are now able to access free Wi-Fi hotspot when they use the venue. This has …
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Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups. Techstart is a …
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JPS to Provide Report on Blackout October 31
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be providing a report next week, detailing the cause of …
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November is Science and Technology Month
November is being observed as National Science and Technology Month under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’. The month …
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Govt Actively Pursuing Adoption of Net Neutrality
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government strongly supports and is actively pursuing adoption of the principles of net …
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Gov’t Creating Supportive Framework for Science and Technology
The Government will be putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector. Minister of Science, …
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Prime Minister Wants Region to be Less Dependent on Oil
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a concerted effort must be made by countries in the region to be less dependent on oil. …
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PM Commends OUR
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the …
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