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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.

JamaicaEye to Utilise Network of CCTV Cameras in Crime-Fighting

By: Chris Patterson, March 15, 2018

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...

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

$450 Million Allocated for TAP Training

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.

More Calls for Females to Pursue Careers in Science and Technology

By: Alecia Smith, March 11, 2018

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By: Latonya Linton, March 9, 2018
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By: Alecia Smith, March 8, 2018
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By: Chris Patterson, March 8, 2018

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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.

8 years ago EnergyTechnology

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

Associate Vice President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, addresses a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on February 28.

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Technological Training Programme for Unattached Youth Begins March 5

Approximately 1,000 unattached youth are set to begin training on Monday (March 5) under the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP). The programme, which will equip the participants with skills in data...

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 2, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets former President of the Republic of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, during the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Governors' Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27).

8 years ago Technology

Jamaica Can Replicate Estonia’s Success in Levering Technology for Development – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, believes Jamaica can replicate the success recorded by Estonia, which has embraced technology to catalyse the nation’s development. He noted that the country...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, March 1, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), responds to questions from journalists during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27), which followed the 7th Annual Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Governors’ Meeting. Also participating (from left) are IDB Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones; IDB President, Luis Alberto Moreno; and Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago Technology

PM Says Government Will Leverage Technology to Boost Public Sector Efficiency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s seriousness about leveraging technology to boost public-sector efficiency. This, he maintains, is to create the environment that delivers the...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, February 28, 2018

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), listens to a comment from Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA), Professor Peter Gluckman, during a dinner for the INGSA Caribbean Capacity-Building Workshop, held on February 21 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Cabinet Approves Separate Category for Nutraceuticals in Food and Drug Act

Cabinet has given approval for nutraceuticals to be named as a separate category in the country’s Food and Drug Act. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...

By: Chris Patterson, February 23, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre); and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, unveil ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ sign at the corporate office of Petrojam Limited located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday (February 22). The building was named in honour of Mr. Seaga’s contribution to the establishment and development of Petrojam’s operations.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Petrojam Building Named for Edward Seaga

The corporate office of Petrojam Limited, located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, was on Thursday (February 22) officially named ‘The Edward Seaga Building’ in honour of the former Prime...

By: Alecia Smith, February 23, 2018

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a copy of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide to Training Coordinator at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Sonia Morgan, at the launch of the guide at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 21.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Guide Launched to Reduce Public-Sector Energy Use

The Government’s effort to reduce energy consumption across the public sector has been bolstered through the launch of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Standards Guide. Developed by the Petroleum...

By: Chad Bryan, February 22, 2018

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

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

Technological Training Programme for Unattached Youth Begins March 5

Jamaica Can Replicate Estonia’s Success in Levering Technology for Development – PM

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Cabinet Approves Separate Category for Nutraceuticals in Food and Drug Act

Petrojam Building Named for Edward Seaga

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