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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), looks on as Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Acting Group Manager, Winston Watson (left), and Managing Director of the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Group, Danville Walker, hold the signed contract that will see the installation of an energy efficient air conditioning system at the Spanish Town Hospital by June of this year. The contract was signed during a ceremony at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston, on April 22.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), looks on as Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Acting Group Manager, Winston Watson (left), and Managing Director of the Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Group, Danville Walker, hold the signed contract that will see the installation of an energy efficient air conditioning system at the Spanish Town Hospital by June of this year. The contract was signed during a ceremony at the Ministry’s head office in New Kingston, on April 22.
Technology

Spanish Town Hospital to Save $1.6 Million in Energy Cost

The Spanish Town Hospital, in St. Catherine, is projected to save more than $1.6 million per annum in energy cost, with the installation of a state-of-the-art air conditioning (AC) system. The system is being acquired at a cost of $8.4...
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), emphasizes a point during a discussion with Executive Director, Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Dr. Donna Powell-Wilson (2nd left); Principal, Excelsior Community College (ECC), Dr. Nadine Scott (2nd right); and ECC Management Committee Chairman, Morin Seymour, during Tuesday’s (February 11) launch of activities commemorating ECC’s 40th anniversary, at the institution’s main campus on Mountain View Avenue, Kingston.
Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), emphasizes a point during a discussion with Executive Director, Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Dr. Donna Powell-Wilson (2nd left); Principal, Excelsior Community College (ECC), Dr. Nadine Scott (2nd right); and ECC Management Committee Chairman, Morin Seymour, during Tuesday’s (February 11) launch of activities commemorating ECC’s 40th anniversary, at the institution’s main campus on Mountain View Avenue, Kingston.

USF Accumulates $11 Billion in Revenue
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell (centre), explains some of the features on one of 18 computers provided at the newly established Albion Community Access Point Computer Resource Centre at the Social Development Commission's (SDC) office in Montego Bay, St. James, to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (right), following the centre's official opening on January 31. Mr. Paulwell was the guest speaker. The centre was outfitted with equipment by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry, at a cost $3 million. Also familiarizing himself with one of the computers is Member of Parliament for North West St, James, Dr. Horace Chang.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell (centre), explains some of the features on one of 18 computers provided at the newly established Albion Community Access Point Computer Resource Centre at the Social Development Commission's (SDC) office in Montego Bay, St. James, to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (right), following the centre's official opening on January 31. Mr. Paulwell was the guest speaker. The centre was outfitted with equipment by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry, at a cost $3 million. Also familiarizing himself with one of the computers is Member of Parliament for North West St, James, Dr. Horace Chang.

Community ICT Access Point Opened in Albion, St. James
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

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Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), has the attention of Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right); Co-organizer of the ‘Joie De Vie’ Wellness Festival, Dr. Ijah Thompson; and Marketing Manager, Jamaica Beverages, Terry Ann Burrell, during the launch of the wellness festival on Friday (January 6), at the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Overtime Lounge in Kingston.
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), has the attention of Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right); Co-organizer of the ‘Joie De Vie’ Wellness Festival, Dr. Ijah Thompson; and Marketing Manager, Jamaica Beverages, Terry Ann Burrell, during the launch of the wellness festival on Friday (January 6), at the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Overtime Lounge in Kingston.

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Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (left), introduces Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right) to Marketing Manager, Jamaica Beverages, Terry Ann Burrell, during the official launch of the ‘Joie De Vie’ Wellness Festival on Friday (January 3), at the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Overtime Lounge in Kingston. The event is scheduled for February 1-2 at the Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine.
Technology

Jamaica on Track for Reduction in Energy Bill by 2016

Jamaica remains on track to reduce its energy bill by 2016, says Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. He noted that this will be achieved through several noteworthy measures including the establishment of a 360-megawatt power plant. The power plant is a critical component of the Government’s plans to reduce energy cost from the current rate...
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EducationInformationTechnology

Cabinet Approves $1.4 Billion for Tablets in Schools

The Government is making good on its promise to roll out the Tablets in Schools pilot project, with Cabinet approving the allocation of $1.4 billion from the Universal Service Fund, to implement the initiative. Some 25,000 tablets will be issued to students and teachers in 38 schools, ranging from infant departments to special education institutions, and teachers’ colleges, across the...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), is presented with a copy of the book - ‘Cannabis, Marijuana, Ganja: the Jamaican Global Connection’- by Authors, Dr. Henry Lowe (left) and Professor Errol Morrison, during a launching ceremony, at the Eden Gardens in Kingston, on December 10.
Technology

Science Minister Urges Further Research into Medical Marijuana

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging further serious scientific research into medical marijuana, citing its potential to earn billions. The Minister noted that Jamaica has not kept pace with scientific research and development of products from the marijuana plant, despite pioneering the first commercial product from ganja in the form of Cannasol, a treatment...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), signs a US$2.65 million contract with Geddes Refrigeration Limited for the design, supply and retrofitting of efficient air conditioning solutions in four State entities, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 11. Others sharing in the moment are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (seated left), Chief Executive Officer, Geddes Refrigeration Limited, Roy Lafayette (seated right); Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (standing left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson and Acting Project Manager, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, Leon Fraser.
Technology

Contract Signed for Four State Entities to Receive Modern and Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is among four State entities that will receive modern and efficient air conditioning systems, as part of the Government’s drive to reduce the energy bill in the public sector. The other entities are: Kingston Public Hospital; Donald Sangster Building, which is the Tax Administration Jamaica complex on East Street, in Kingston; and the Montego Bay...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets staff while viewing a receipt for a utility bill that he paid at a Bill Express location at the Central Sorting Office in Kingston, on December 10. Occasion was the official launch of a partnership between Jamaica Post and Grace Kennedy Money Service (GKMS), for the provision of Bill Express services at 39 post offices across the island.
Technology

Bill Express Services Now Available at 39 Post Offices

Jamaicans can now access Bill Express services, at 39 post offices across the island through a partnership between Jamaica Post and GraceKennedy Money Service (GKMS). Under the arrangement, which rolled out on November 25, customers now have the convenience of paying over 40 different service providers at one location, including electricity, cable, hospital and tuition fees. The aim is to...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, Fadi Chehade, while Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis, shares the moment. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two entities, aimed at ensuring unrestricted use of the Internet by CTU member states. The signing took place on Wednesday, December 4, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, during the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar.
Technology

MOU Signed to Ensure Unrestricted Access to the Internet

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is moving to ensure unrestricted access to the Internet for the region’s nationals. The organisation, to this end, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which will ensure collaboration between the entities in protecting the interests of member states of the CTU towards continued, unhindered access...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, (2nd left); and Secretary General of the CTU, Bernadette Lewis (left); accept reading material on the activities of FUJITSU in the Caribbean, from President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for FUJITSU in the Caribbean and Central America, Mervyn Eyre (right). The Minister and other CTU officials visited the FUJITSU exhibition booth during yesterday’s (Dec. 3) opening of the 12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) Seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Technology

E-Government Programme Moving Forward

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is moving forward with the full implementation of the e-government programme, aimed at harmonizing the adoption and use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in public sector service delivery. He acknowledged that while the process has been taking some time, the Government has been deliberate in designing a plan...
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of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon, Phillip Paulwell (seated), engages with one of the 15 computers provided to the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, in St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the recent official opening. Looking on are Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (3rd left), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon Arnaldo Brown (4th left), Principal at the centre Shirley Wylie (5th left), and other persons from the community.
Technology

Gregory Park Resource Centre Empowering Residents

The Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, which is housed at the Gregory Park Baptist Church, has been providing learning opportunities to hundreds of young people over the past seven years. Formerly the Learning Centre, the idea came from youth in the community who dialogued with the Gregory Park Baptist Church for to use a section of the premises as...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)
Parliament

Debate on CCJ Bills Begins December 3

Debate on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Bills will begin in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 3. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Lower House and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, during Tuesday’s (November 26) sitting of the House. The Government is seeking to adopt the CCJ as...
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