Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, will tomorrow (Jan. 28) launch the 2016 KingstOOn animation conference and film festival, which is slated for March 12 to 13 in the capital city. The blast off event will get underway at 11:00 am at Jampro’s Business Auditorium in New Kingston. State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, as well...

The Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) office at the Donald Sangster Building (DSB) Downtown Kingston is reporting a reduction in its monthly electricity bill of $500,000 after its implementation of energy efficient strategies under the government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme. Before, the agency was faced with a bill averaging $1.7 million on a monthly basis.  Now, upon completion of...

The National Council on Science and Technology (NCST) is to propose amendments to the Food and Drug Act to set standards for natural health drinks. Director General of the NCST, Hon. Professor Errol Morrison, told JIS News that there are several roots drinks on the market and while they may have some health benefits, “they need to come under some...

In a move to further make Information and Communication Technology (ICT) an integral component of the teaching/learning process, the Government will be expanding its Tablet in Schools programme to all teachers’ colleges. Making the disclosure, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said the project, which was implemented on a pilot basis in 38 educational institutions, has...

Government officials, headed by Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and the Attorney General, Patrick Atkinson today (Thursday, January 14, 2016) reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to consumer protection in a meeting with Opposition spokesman on Energy, Robert Montague and other industry stakeholders in the gasoline sector. At the meeting, Minister Paulwell outlined that the Cabinet has...

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is on track with the implementation of the critical components of the National Cybersecurity Strategy that was launched in January 2015. With an increase in technical expertise, implementation of critical legislation, training of personnel, and public education, the Government is on its way to creating a safer and more secure online space for Jamaicans. “If...

An offshore two-dimensional seismic survey is to be conducted by Tullow Jamaica Limited over the next 30 days to determine Jamaica’s potential for commercial oil and gas. Tullow, a leader in independent gas and oil exploration and production, is undertaking the 3, 000 kilometre survey as part of the work programme outlined in the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) the company signed...

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) will launch its cybersecurity awareness campaign dubbed ‘Stop. Think. Connect.’ this month. The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), through a number of its member groups, is partnering with the Government on the campaign, which will sensitise Jamaicans about the threat of cybercrimes, and encourage persons to develop safe practices while using the...

The Government is achieving its goal of reducing electricity used by its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), through the introduction of energy efficient solutions, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP). So effective is the thrust, that the Government is extending the three-year programme. “The programme has realized a good measure of success and so Government has decided to...