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Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Project Manager, Carlington Burrell (centre); with CCIC GreenTech Entrepreneurs, Founder of Preelabs,Yekini Wallen-Bryan (left); and Chief Technical Officer Preelabs, Philip Logan, at the CCIC mentorship programme launch in January.

Regional Technology Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Mentorship Support

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 20, 2018

The Scientific Research Council (SRC)-based Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) is providing approximately 60,000 regional and international mentors to green technology entrepreneurs across the region. The undertaking, being done in...

Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Deleen Powell, addressing JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.

Government Entities with ICT Needs Encouraged to Get in Touch with USF

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 20, 2018

Manager for Aviation Security and Facilitation at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority Captain (Ret’d) Althea Bartley.

Workshop on Cybersecurity in Aviation Begins March 20

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, March 19, 2018

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the launch of the national closed-circuit television (CCTV) system dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’ at the National Indoor Sports Complex in Kingston on March 14.

8 years ago National SecurityTechnology

JamaicaEye to Utilise Network of CCTV Cameras in Crime-Fighting

A national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme, geared at improving public safety and disaster response, was launched by the National Security Ministry on Wednesday (March 14). Dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’, the public-private...

By: Chris Patterson, March 15, 2018

Marketing and Communications Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Deleen Powell, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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$450 Million Allocated for TAP Training

Approximately $450 million has been allocated to undertake the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) training currently being conducted across the island. The programme, which is being executed by the Universal Service...

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 14, 2018

A robotics team from the Mona School of Engineering, University of the West Indies (UWI), demonstrate their innovation during a function hosted by the Gender Committee for the Offices of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Friday (March 9). From left are: Sasha-Lee Lewis; Zoe Saunders; and Stefany Hanson.

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More Calls for Females to Pursue Careers in Science and Technology

Chief Policy Analyst in the Office of the Cabinet, Coleen White, is calling for more females to pursue studies and careers in the fields of science and technology, which she...

By: Alecia Smith, March 11, 2018

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Review of Cybercrimes Act to Begin Shortly – Dr. Wheatley

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says a review of the Cybercrimes Act is to be undertaken shortly. The legislation, which addresses computer-specific offences, was...

By: Latonya Linton, March 9, 2018

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), looks on as Senior Vice President, Customer Service, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Ramsay McDonald (third left), hands over one of five computers to students of Merl Grove High School (from fourth left), Donneil Virgo and Shachelle McLean. Occasion was a ceremony for the relaunch of the JPS Foundation Energy Club on the grounds of the school in Kingston on Wednesday (March 7). Also pictured (from left) are Chairman, JPS Board of Directors, Seija Kawamura; principal of Merl Grove, Dr. Majorie Fullerton; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JPS, Emanuel DaRosa.

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Young Persons Encouraged to Become Energy Ambassadors

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is encouraging young persons to become ambassadors of change in terms of how they and their peers consume energy....

By: Alecia Smith, March 8, 2018

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right, seated), and Chief Executive Officer, Growth Tech Limited, Neil Lawrence (left, seated), observe as Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams, signs an agreement which will see Growth Tech Limited providing Wi-Fi connectivity in buses operated by the JUTC. The occasion was a signing ceremony at the Ministry in New Kingston on March 7. Others looking on are Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Access, Garth Walker (left, standing); and Chairman, Growth Tech Limited, Ryan Reid.

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JUTC to Provide Free Internet Service on Public Passenger Buses

Beginning December 2018, commuters will have free access to the Internet when travelling on Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses. This will be facilitated through the installation of mobile gateway...

By: Chris Patterson, March 8, 2018

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left) speaks with President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Emanuel DaRosa during a ceremony for the re-launch of the JPS Foundation Energy Club at the Merl Grove High School in Kingston on Wednesday (March 7).

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Gov’t Leading by Example in Conserving Energy Use – Dr. Wheatley

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is leading by example and saving money as it works to encourage Jamaicans to use energy...

By: Alecia Smith, March 8, 2018

Oil and Gas Manager at Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Brian Richardson (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Thursday (March 1) at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston. Also pictured is Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communications at PCJ, Camille Taylor.

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Oil and Gas Explorations to Resume off Jamaica’s South Coast

British multinational company, Tullow Oil Limited, will conduct the first ever 3D seismic survey off Jamaica’s south coast this month, as the Government continues oil and gas explorations in the...

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 2, 2018

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