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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right-background), looks as Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), John Morton (seated left), and Chairman of WRB Enterprises, G. Robert Blanchard (seated right), sign the $US47 million financing agreement to develop the $US 60 million Content Solar Limited (CSL) in York Town, Clarendon. The signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 25. Also observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right-background), looks as Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), John Morton (seated left), and Chairman of WRB Enterprises, G. Robert Blanchard (seated right), sign the $US47 million financing agreement to develop the $US 60 million Content Solar Limited (CSL) in York Town, Clarendon. The signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on June 25. Also observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno.

US Signs US$47 Million Financing Agreement for Solar Energy Project in Jamaica

By: Garfield Angus , June 26, 2015
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), on June 25 signed a US$47 million financing agreement with WRB Enterprises for development of a 20 megawatt solar plant in York Town, Clarendon....
Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence (left), addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (June 23). Others (from right) are members of the ESET, Professor Alvin Wint and Christopher Zacca. The briefing was held to provide an update on the Government’s ongoing plans to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica.

ESET Satisfied With Progress to Procure Additional Electricity Generating Capacity

By: Chris Patterson, June 24, 2015
Members of the cybersecurity team from the JCF and the Technology Ministry huddle with the JIS webteam, while Chief Executive Officer, Donna-Marie Rowe (right), observes.

Government Takes Action to Secure Public Sector Websites

By: JIS, June 23, 2015

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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), addresses Jamaican students studying in Russia. Minister Paulwell is in Moscow for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18–20.
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Minister Paulwell in Russia for Economic Forum

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is currently in Moscow, Russia for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting, from June 18–20, is being held...
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By: O. Roger Hutchinson, June 17, 2015
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing the opening of a three-day energy forum, today (June 9), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.
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REP Gets New Name and Mandate

The Government has changed the name and mandate of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), to the National Energy Solution Company Limited (NESCL), with an expanded role to achieve energy efficiency....
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By: Garfield L. Angus, June 10, 2015
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing participants at a media and stakeholder number portability workshop on May 13 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. Seated is Public Education Specialist, Elizabeth Bennett-Marsh, of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).
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Extension Granted For Number Portability

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining has granted a 21-day extension to telephony service providers to have their infrastructure up and running to facilitate the roll-out of number...
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By: O. Rodger Hutchinson, June 1, 2015