Latest Stories

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, addressing the recent commissioning of National Commercial Bank’s (NCB) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy system, at the entity’s Innovation Lab, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston.

Gov’t Targeting Increased Power Generation from Renewable Energy Sources

By: Rochelle Williams, October 27, 2015

The Government is targeting a further increase in the percentage of the national power grid’s electricity generated from renewable energy sources. State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, holds up a copy of the National Cyber Security Strategy, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Be Careful What You Click On

By: Tomeica Gunn, October 26, 2015

Technical Officer for the Energy Efficiency Conservation Project (EECP) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Lincoln Dean, gives an update on the programme at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently.

17.5 Per Cent Drop in Energy Costs at JIS

By: Petagay Rowe, October 23, 2015

Technology 10 years ago Gov’t Awards Third Ganja Research Licence
By: Chris Patterson, October 26, 2015
Technology 10 years ago Network of TISCs to Assist Innovators and Researchers
By: Douglas McIntosh, October 23, 2015
Technology 10 years ago OUR Act Amended To Improve Transparency
By: Latonya Linton, October 19, 2015

More Stories

Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Evan Duggan, speaking at the National Security Policy Seminar held recently, on the Mona campus.

10 years ago National SecurityTechnologyVision 2030

UWI Professor Urges Increased Use of Technology in Crime Fight

A University of the West Indies (UWI) professor is calling for increased use of technology by developing countries, including Jamaica, to assist in the fight against crime. Professor Evan Duggan,...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, October 16, 2015

Project Manager for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Wayne Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, October 13 at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

10 years ago Technology

$80 Million in Savings from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

The Government has realised savings of approximately $80 million to date under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP). The four-year project, implemented in 2011, is aimed at reducing the...

By: Tomeica Gunn, October 14, 2015

Vice President for Business Development at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Edmond Marsh, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPSCo) Bogue Gas Conversion Project in Montego Bay, St. James on Tuesday (October 13).

10 years ago Technology

Montego Bay Port Will Be Ready to Accept LNG for Bogue Project

The Port Authority of Jamaica says the Port of Montego Bay will be ready to accept shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the Bogue Gas Conversion Project. Vice President...

By: Marlon Tingling, October 14, 2015

10 years ago Technology

House Passes Cybercrimes Act

The Cybercrimes Act, which seeks to address computer specific offences, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 13, with two amendments. The new Act will replace the...

By: Latonya Linton, October 14, 2015

10 years ago Technology

ESET Chairman Provides Update on Electricity Sector

Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence, says the entity has been working assiduously to ensure that its mandate of establishing a framework for the development...

By: Marlon Tingling, October 14, 2015

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (right), as they view a model of the $2.5 billion Bogue Gas Conversion Project, which was officially launched yesterday (October 12), at the project site in St. James. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer of JPSCo, Kelly Tomblin; Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Chris Cargill; and Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vin Lawrence.

10 years ago Technology

JPS Launches $2.5 Billion Bogue Gas Conversion Project

Work is to get underway on the J$2.5 billion (US$22.54 million) Bogue Gas Conversion Project in St. James. This follows yesterday’s (October 12) official launch of the multibillion-dollar undertaking to...

By: Marlon Tingling, October 14, 2015

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, outlines cyber security tips at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday, October 9 at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

10 years ago Technology

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Personal Security in Cyberspace

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is urging Jamaicans to exercise greater care in protecting their personal security in cyberspace. The Minister, who...

By: Tomeica Gunn, October 14, 2015

10 years ago Technology

New Cybercrimes Act to Be Debated Tomorrow

The new Cybercrimes Act, which seeks to protect the country from cyber criminal activities, is to be debated in Parliament tomorrow (Oct. 13). The new Act, which will replace the...

By: Tomeica Gunn, October 13, 2015

News

Home
|
Page
|
News

Latest Stories

Gov’t Targeting Increased Power Generation from Renewable Energy Sources

Be Careful What You Click On

17.5 Per Cent Drop in Energy Costs at JIS

More Stories

UWI Professor Urges Increased Use of Technology in Crime Fight

$80 Million in Savings from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Project

Montego Bay Port Will Be Ready to Accept LNG for Bogue Project

House Passes Cybercrimes Act

ESET Chairman Provides Update on Electricity Sector

JPS Launches $2.5 Billion Bogue Gas Conversion Project

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Personal Security in Cyberspace

New Cybercrimes Act to Be Debated Tomorrow

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News Home | Page | News

Latest Stories

More Stories

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News

Home
|
Page
|
News