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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses stakeholders during the GB Energy - Texaco 2018 retailer’s conference at the Royalton Blue Waters Resort, Trelawny on Friday (May 11).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses stakeholders during the GB Energy - Texaco 2018 retailer’s conference at the Royalton Blue Waters Resort, Trelawny on Friday (May 11).

Development of Energy Sector A Firm Commitment– Dr. Wheatley

By: Tashion Hewitt Stennett, May 14, 2018
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is firmly committed to the development of the country's energy sector. Addressing GB Energy-Texaco’s 2018 retailers’...
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), makes a point during discussion with President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers’ Association (JGRA), Phillip Chong (right), and Chief Executive Officer of Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido. Occasion was a trade show organised by the Association, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 9.

More Regulations Coming for Petroleum Industry

By: Chad Bryan, May 10, 2018
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), examine solar lanterns that were handed over to seven constituencies at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on April 30. Also examining the lanterns (from left) are Zavia Walker, Kathleen Grant, Jean Dallas, Sandra LaTouche and Samuel Williams, representing the various constituencies.

Seven Kingston and St. Andrew Constituencies to Receive Solar Lanterns

By: Chad Bryan, May 1, 2018

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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)...
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By: Ainsworth Morris, April 13, 2018
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PCJ Steps up Exploratory Work

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is undertaking seismic work along the island’s North Coast. Group General Manager for the PCJ, Winston Watson, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’,...
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By: Tomecia Gunn, March 29, 2018