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Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)

PCJ Biodiesel Blend to Cut Oil Imports and Boost Agricultural Sector

By: Rochelle Williams, August 3, 2017

Jamaica could save hundreds of millions in energy costs per year, while reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and creating a boost for the agricultural sector through the...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (right) and Chief Executive Officer of Biojam Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Global Inc., Christian Strachan, exchange signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a feasibility study for the creation of a science and technology park in Jamaica. The signing ceremony was held on July 6 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston

Gov’t to Undertake Feasibility Study for Establishment of Technology Park

By: Tomeica Gunn, July 9, 2017

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), and Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Group General Manager, Winston Watson (2nd left), are briefed by student of Bog Walk High School in St. Catherine, Dujauni Haughton (right), on the institution’s entry in this year’s PCJ Schools’ Energy Competition during the awards ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on June 30. Others looking on are Bog Walk High students Jevaughn Allen (centre) and Leon Grant.

More than $2M in Cash and Prizes Awarded in PCJ Schools Energy Competition

By: Rochelle Williams, July 5, 2017

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses an Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Awareness Workshop at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 29.

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More than $100 Million Saved Under Energy Efficiency Programme

The Government has saved more than $100 million in energy costs under the Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley,...

By: Chad Bryan , June 30, 2017

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Wigton Renewable Energy Laboratory in Rose Hill, Manchester, on November 3, 2016. Others (from left, front row) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander; Project Manager at Wigton, Michelle Chin Lenn, and Chairman of Wigton, Dwayne Smith. In the back row (from left) are Group General Manager at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson; General Manager at the facility, Earl Barrett, and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

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Wigton to Offer Renewable Energy Training Course in July

Wigton Renewable Energy Training Laboratory is offering a three-day certification course in wind and hydro systems from July 12 to 14. The deadline for registration is June 30. The training...

By: Tomeica Gunn , June 27, 2017

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), looks at the features of the Doctor on Call application, being shown to him by Physician and Head of the School of Public Health and Health Technology of the University of Technology, Professor Winston Davidson. Occasion was the launch of the app on June 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Doctor on Call Brings Health Services to Smartphones and Computers

Jamaicans can now access reliable healthcare at a distance using the latest in information and communications technology (ICT). This is through the Doctor on Call application (app), which allows patients...

By: Chad Bryan, June 23, 2017

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addressing the Jamaica Computer Society’s (JCS) symposium, which was held at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, recently, under the theme ‘The Future of IT Jobs’.

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Gov’t Set Sights on Artificial Intelligence

The Government is looking to position Jamaica to take advantage of the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in boosting economic growth and job creation. AI is the area of computer...

By: Douglas McIntosh , June 23, 2017

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 20).

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239 Net Billing Licences Issued Since April 2016

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says 239 net billing licences have been issued since the pilot programme resumed in April 2016. He made the...

By: Latonya Linton, June 22, 2017

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), is in discussion with Managing Director and Consulting Principal Environmental Solutions Limited, Eleanor Jones (right), at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ‘Renewable Made in Germany’ seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 20. At left is Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy in Jamaica, Michael Dumke.

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Gov’t Working on Electricity Demand Plan

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is working to complete an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which will take account of current and future electricity demand. This was disclosed by...

By: Chris Patterson , June 21, 2017

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Integrated Resource Plan to be Completed Soon

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hillary Alexander says the Government is putting together an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to guide the development of a modern...

By: Rochelle Williams, June 19, 2017

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point from General Manager, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean, Therese Turner-Jones, during an e-Governance briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Friday (June 9).

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Jamaica Looking to Establish Region’s First E-Government System – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says his administration is committed to establishing the first fully digitised Government system in the region. He noted that the aim is to...

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More than $100 Million Saved Under Energy Efficiency Programme

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239 Net Billing Licences Issued Since April 2016

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