Mr Speaker, I start my presentation by giving thanks to the Almighty for continuing to bless me with health and strength to carry out my responsibilities in this House. I am forever grateful to theconstituents of South East St. Andrew who have sent me here to represent their interests. I will continue to do so with integrity and accountability. The...

Science, Energy and Technology at Your Service ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mr. Speaker, in the commencement of my first Sectoral address as Minister of Science, Energy and Technology I must take the time to recognise and thank: My constituents of St. Andrew Eastern, workers, councillor, management team, friends, well-wishers, and all those who have had encouraging words for me; Prime Minister, The Most...

Mr. Speaker, I rise and give thanks to God for sparing us as a nation, so that we can all gatheragain in this House to discuss the people’s business and recommit ourselves as instruments of his will. Mr. Speaker, I must take this opportunity to specially recognize: • My Family • My Constituents of South Central St. Catherine whom I...

Message From The Dr. Hon. Andrwew Wheatley Mp & Minister Of Science, Energy And Techology On On Data Privacy Day; Saturday, January 28 Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing Data Privacy Day, on Saturday, January 28, under the theme; Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust. Known in Europe as Data Protection Day, this worldwide observance has...

Mr. Speaker, Science, Energy and Technology are extremely important to national development. Their potential to impact our development by generating increased economic growth and job creation cannot be over-emphasized. I have come to this important office with a clear sense of what is required and where we intend to go in moving our people from Poverty to Prosperity. Mr. Speaker, I am not...

Statement Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley Minister of Science, Energy and Technology World Telecommunication and Information Societies Day May 17, 2016   Today, May 17, is celebrated as World Telecommunications Day.  As Minister with responsibility for technology, I extend support for the celebrations, which incorporates the theme, “ICT entrepreneurship for social impact.” Telecommunications is an integral aspect of our lives...

Speaking Notes for Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Official Signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA’s) & Licence Presentation Ceremony Between JPS and BMR Jamaica Wind Ltd., Wigton Wind Farm III, WRB Enterprises Thursday, September 18, 2014 Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, UWI Mona Salutations etc… 1)      The official signing of these power purchase agreements...

Mr. Speaker, I quote from Julius Caesar “there is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our...