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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), listens to a comment from Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA), Professor Peter Gluckman, during a dinner for the INGSA Caribbean Capacity-Building Workshop, held on February 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Cabinet Approves Separate Category for Nutraceuticals in Food and Drug Act

Cabinet has given approval for nutraceuticals to be named as a separate category in the country’s Food and Drug Act. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said this decision was taken following “decades of lobbying...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre); and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, unveil ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ sign at the corporate office of Petrojam Limited located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday (February 22). The building was named in honour of Mr. Seaga’s contribution to the establishment and development of Petrojam’s operations.

Petrojam Building Named for Edward Seaga

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a copy of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide to Training Coordinator at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Sonia Morgan, at the launch of the guide at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 21.

Guide Launched to Reduce Public-Sector Energy Use

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) listens attentively to International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Chair and Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Professor Peter Gluckman, on the first day of a two-day INGSA Caribbean Capacity Building workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 20.

Draft STI Policy to Be Placed Before Cabinet

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)

Project to Improve Animation Skills in Youth

Senior Advisor in the Science, Energy and Technology Ministry, Trevor Forrest (centre), along with (from left) Sales Manager of Brands for IBM Caribbean, Pat Tomlinson; Client Manager of IBM World Trade Corporation Jamaica, Leona Atkins; Innovation Advisor of IBM World Trade Corporation Jamaica, Dr. Kala Fleming; and eGov Jamaica Limited, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Maurice Barnes. at the eGov Jamaica Limited Hackathon at the agency’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on February 15.

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Technology

Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited

A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services. eGov is the entity responsible for implementing information and communications technology (ICT) projects across ministries, departments and agencies of the Government of Jamaica. Its Chief Executive Officer, Maurice Barnes, informed that the new department, slated to come...

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019EnergyScienceTechnology

Gov’t to Intensify Energy Savings and Conservation

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, will be intensifying energy savings and conservation measures under the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2018/19 parliamentary period in Gordon House on February 15. EMEP is...

Participants in the Universal Service Fund’s Technology Advancement Programme listen keenly as Minister of Science Energy and Technology enlightens them on the intended impact of the one year programme.

8 years ago Technology

USF’s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way

The Government’s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme. Under TAP, one thousand unattached young persons between the ages 18-35 will receive training and practical experience in Information Communication Technology. The programme is being spearheaded by the Universal Service Fund, an agency of the Ministry of...

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

35,000 LED Street Lights to Be Installed this Year

Another 35,000 street lamps are to be installed this year under the Smart Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Light Programme. Since the roll-out of the programme in June 2017, 37,000 LED street lamps have been installed by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in several communities in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. James, St. Ann, Trelawny, St. Mary, Hanover, Westmoreland, and...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), congratulates winner of an inverter refrigerator in the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) ‘Energy Matters Competition’, Albert Chin (second right), during the awards ceremony on February 2, at ATL’s showroom in Kingston. Observing (from left) are Managing Director of ATL, Danville Walker; and ATL’s Marketing Manager, Tanya Russell. The competition forms part of the Government’s World Bank-funded public education thrust to increase awareness of the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP) and other energy-related developments in Jamaica.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnologyVision 2030

Government Saves $150 Million through ESEEP

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government realised savings of $150 million last year through the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project (ESEEP). “That frees up money for other social programmes and to offset other expenses of the Government,” the Minister said. He was speaking at the Award of Prizes for the ‘Energy Matters...

8 years ago EnergyHealth & WellnessTechnology

No More Kerosene Lamps or Candles – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness revealed that he has asked the Ministry of Science Technology and Energy to fast-track a planned program aimed at replacing open flame light sources in homes with solar lights in vulnerable rural and inner-city communities. The Prime Minister's revelation comes after a deadly fire in his constituency last night which claimed the lives of three toddlers....

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, places a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) 150th anniversary pin on the lapel of Police Commissioner, George Quallo. The Minister handed over 14,000 pins during a ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s offices in St. Andrew on January 11.

8 years ago National SecurityTechnology

JCF to Use Technology in the Recovery of Cell Phones

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says that technology valued at US$45,000 is being procured to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones. He said the equipment is expected to arrive in the island within six to eight weeks and will be deployed on a phased basis following a period of training by the suppliers. The Ministry will be...