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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York's (JCOBA-NY) Third Annual Griffin Awards and Fundraiser at the SVA Theatre in New York City on June 9. At left is Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, who received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Dr. Wheatley Looking to Increase Engagement with Diaspora in STI

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Ministry is looking to increase engagement with the diaspora in the areas of science, technology and innovation (STI). “I don’t think we have actively engaged this resource...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (fifth left), displays his Science and Technology Leadership Award at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) 3rd annual Griffin Award and Fundraise, at the SVA Theatre in New York on Saturday, June 9. Other awardees (from left) are Dr. Robynne Chupkan, Dr. Dwight Williams, Dr. Paul Lindo, Wenford Patrick Simpson, Vanessa Nole, Dr. William Foster and Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (fifth left), displays his Science and Technology Leadership Award at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York (JCOBA-NY) 3rd annual Griffin Award and Fundraise, at the SVA Theatre in New York on Saturday, June 9. Other awardees (from left) are Dr. Robynne Chupkan, Dr. Dwight Williams, Dr. Paul Lindo, Wenford Patrick Simpson, Vanessa Nole, Dr. William Foster and Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson.

Technology Minister Lauds JC Old Boys’ Association in New York
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), converses with (from left): Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes; Managing Director, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Glenford McFarlane; and Solutions Engineer, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Steven Chang, during the launch of the Government’s telecommunications platform, GovNet, at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 6).
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), converses with (from left): Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes; Managing Director, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Glenford McFarlane; and Solutions Engineer, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Steven Chang, during the launch of the Government’s telecommunications platform, GovNet, at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 6).

GovNet Officially Launched
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

Dr. Wheatley to Receive Award in New York
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (third left), accepts sponsorship cheque from Business Development Officer at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, Roneon Young (fourth left), for the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme on May 31, 2018, at the SRC’s Hope Gardens office in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mona High School student, Hugh Sirshash; Technical Information Officer at the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Department at the SRC, Carol Davis; Mona High students, Daniel Coley and Shania Wilson, and Manager at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis.
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (third left), accepts sponsorship cheque from Business Development Officer at Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited, Roneon Young (fourth left), for the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme on May 31, 2018, at the SRC’s Hope Gardens office in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mona High School student, Hugh Sirshash; Technical Information Officer at the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Department at the SRC, Carol Davis; Mona High students, Daniel Coley and Shania Wilson, and Manager at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis.

Local and Int’l Students to Take Part in EFYM Programme

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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), exchanges greetings with Executive Director, Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (right), at the closing of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at the MSBM, University of the West Indies (UWI) on Wednesday (May 30). At centre is Senior Advisor to Minister Wheatley, Trevor Forest.
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“We Believe in Data-Driven Decisions” – Dr. Wheatley

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Government data is being made available to citizens in order to enable them to have an input in decisions impacting the country. “We believe in data-driven decisions and as such, we want to ensure that we engage our citizens in such a way that they can assist the Government...
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Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)
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Jamaica Gets Additional Area Code

As at 12:01 a.m. today (May 31), Jamaica became the first country in the English-speaking Caribbean to utilize an additional area code – 658. From now until October 30 will be designated as the permissive period, which means seven-digit calls will still be allowed based on a collaboration between the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and telecommunication providers, FLOW and...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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Innovators Can Still Apply for 2018 National Awards

Jamaican innovators have one last chance to apply for the 2018 National Innovation Awards, as the extended deadline comes to an end on May 31. Categories for entrants include Agriculture; Food and Agro-processing; Education and Popularisation of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI); Energy; Cybersecurity; Entertainment Products; Environmental Sustainability; Health and Safety; Youth Innovator; Engineering; and Manufacturing. Executive Director of the...
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Senior Advisor to the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forest (second right), greets Executive Director of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Dr. David McBean (left), at the opening ceremony of a three-day Open Data Literacy Boot Camp at MSBM, University of the West Indies, on May 28. From (second left) looking on are Director at the Centre of Excellence for Information Technology-enabled Innovation at the MSBM, Dr. Maurice McNaughton; and Deputy Programme lead, World Bank
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Open Data Offers Economic Benefits – Dr. Wheatley

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says embracing open data can bring significant economic benefits for Jamaica. He noted, for example, that open data is set to impact the gross domestic product (GDP) of countries within the European Union (EU), enabling their economies to see “positive results”. He said it is estimated that approximately 100,000 jobs...
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Coordinator for the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Amanda McKenzie.
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10 Projects at SRC Science Fair to Receive Business Development Support

Entrants in the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 2018 National Science and Technology Fair will benefit from the opportunity to have their displays selected for development support. The June 12 event invites schools to showcase their innovative projects in the areas of education, agriculture, food and agro-processing, energy, information and communications technology and electronics, security, health, sport, among others. Ten prototypes...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (standing), makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 15.
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Cabinet to Receive Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Shortly

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the proposed National Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will go to Cabinet shortly. He made the disclosure during his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 15). The policy seeks to advance Jamaica’s economic, social and environmental agenda by ensuring that ST&I are integrated into...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (standing), makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 15.
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Cabinet’s Approval to be Sought for Cyber Academy

Cabinet is to be asked for its approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and Israel Aerospace Industries, to facilitate the creation of the region’s first Cyber Academy. The academy is intended to build a professional and skilled cyber workforce by providing training and practical experience and certification in the areas of cybersecurity, cyber defence and cyber intelligence....
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