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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley .
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley .

Upgrade of Petrojam Refinery on Track

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says plans are under way for the installation of a Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU), which is the first phase in the upgrading of the Petrojam refinery. “We have signed off...
Spectrum Management Authority Managing Director, Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton.
Spectrum Management Authority Managing Director, Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton.

SMA to Host High-School Students at ‘Girls in ICT Day’
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

SRC Encourages Entrepreneurs to Purchase Formulations for Products
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) shares in conversation with from left: Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank, Mark Lambrides; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander; Principal Director of Energy in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal; and the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Michelle Forbes. They were at the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) workshop, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew, on April 20.
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre) shares in conversation with from left: Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank, Mark Lambrides; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hilary Alexander; Principal Director of Energy in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal; and the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Michelle Forbes. They were at the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) workshop, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew, on April 20.

IRP to Include Hydropower as Source of Renewable Energy
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Chairmain of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Mrs. Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester, at the Gala Dinner of the International Bunker Industry Association Caribbean Bunker Conference held recently at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Montego Bay.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in conversation with Chairmain of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Mrs. Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester, at the Gala Dinner of the International Bunker Industry Association Caribbean Bunker Conference held recently at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Montego Bay.

Gov’t to Develop Bunkering Industry

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USAID-Funded Project Empowering Women and Girls

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Fi Wi Jamaica Project, being executed through the University of Technology (UTech), recently hosted the second in a series of conversations called ‘Big ‘Ooman Chat’. Several successful professional and entrepreneurial women were invited to hear of the success of one major output of the project, ‘Girls using Ubuntu, Respect and Love for...
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General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (second right), addresses public forum at the University of the West Indies (UWI), staged by its Department of Economics and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on April 12. Listening (from right) are Head, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor David Tennant (right); Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, UWI, Professor Claremont Kirton.
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IDB Official Wants to See More Investment in Robotics Technology

General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says more economic growth can be achieved if members of the private sector invest more in robotics technology for their operations. Speaking at a forum on the ‘Findings of an Assessment of the Implementation and Impact of Key Initiatives under the National Economic Growth Inducement Strategy’,  Mrs. Turner-Jones said...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), listens as inventor of the Maynex H2-Flex machine, Harlo Mayne (left), explains how it works. Occasion was the official opening of the new Science Resource Centre & Innovation Lab on Wednesday (April 11) at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) St. Andrew. Others (from centre) are Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre, Carlinton Burrell; Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley; and Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation, High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck.
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Innovation Centre Opens at SRC

An innovation lab, focused on the nurturing and development of revenue-generating clean technology companies within the region, was officially opened on Wednesday (April 11) at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Hope Gardens Complex, St. Andrew. The Science Resource Centre & Innovation Laboratory is managed by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) – an initiative funded by the Government of Canada...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), presents the National Medal for Science and Technology trophy to Dr. Henry Lowe, at the last Award ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus in November 2016.
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NCST Invites Nominations for National Medal for Science and Technology

Nominations are being invited for the National Medal for Science and Technology. Senior Technology Officer at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Patricia Lewin, told JIS News that the medal, formerly known as the Prime Minister’s Medal for Science and Technology, “is a national award that recognises the lifelong work of a local scientist who has dedicated his...
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Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects
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Energy Minister Recuperating in Hospital

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, and his driver are recuperating in hospital, following a motor-vehicle crash this morning (April 9), in Portmore, St. Catherine. The accident occurred at 9:00 a.m. at the four-way intersection of Passage Fort, Portsmouth, Waterford and Independence City. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, while addressing a press conference...
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: Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), speaks with General Manager of IGL Limited, Wayne Kirkpatrick, about the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractor heads at the launch at Devon House, St. Andrew, on April 4.
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Dr. Wheatley Welcomes Launch of LNG-Fuelled Vehicles by IGL

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has commended IGL Limited for being the first company in Jamaica to introduce liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel its vehicles. The gas distributor on April 5 launched three LNG-powered tractor heads at Devon House in St. Andrew. The fuel is supplied by New Fortress Energy. The move is expected...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
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Government Proceeding with Revocation of Symbiote’s Licence

The Government has commenced the process to revoke the licence issued to telecommunications firm, Symbiote, which operates as Caricel Jamaica. This was disclosed by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, who indicated that this follows the entity’s failure to comply with all of the stipulated conditions attached to its Domestic Mobile Spectrum Licence. “I have written...
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