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Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Vision 2050 Information Technology (IT) initiative, at Oberlin High School in West Rural St. Andrew, on April 3. The programme aims to equip young people in the constituency with IT skills, through training.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Vision 2050 Information Technology (IT) initiative, at Oberlin High School in West Rural St. Andrew, on April 3. The programme aims to equip young people in the constituency with IT skills, through training.

Telecommunications Firms Commit to Further Improve Internet Services

Telecommunication companies, Digicel Jamaica, and LIME, have indicated that they will be upgrading their internet services to provide users with improved access. Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who made the disclosure, said both entities have committed...
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), is introduced to Immediate Past President of the United States-based National Association of Realtors (NAR), Gary Thomas (left), by Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) President, Carlene Sinclair, during the latter organization’s meeting at the New Kingston Conference Centre (NKCC) on Thursday, February 27. Mr. Robinson was the guest speaker.
State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), is introduced to Immediate Past President of the United States-based National Association of Realtors (NAR), Gary Thomas (left), by Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) President, Carlene Sinclair, during the latter organization’s meeting at the New Kingston Conference Centre (NKCC) on Thursday, February 27. Mr. Robinson was the guest speaker.

Government Moves to Provide Safeguards Against Cyber Crime
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.
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.

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

E-Government Programme Moving Forward
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (standing right), addresses residents from communities in South East St. Andrew on December 2, who benefitted from hands-on training under the Digital Jam 3.0, the Caribbean Edition programme. The training was held at the McGregor Gardens Centre.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (standing right), addresses residents from communities in South East St. Andrew on December 2, who benefitted from hands-on training under the Digital Jam 3.0, the Caribbean Edition programme. The training was held at the McGregor Gardens Centre.

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40,000 Tablet Computers For Needy Students

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says 40,000 tablet computers will shortly be distributed to needy students across the island. Speaking recently at Digicel headquarters, downtown Kingston, Mr. Terrelonge said under the partnership involving his Ministry and e-Learning Jamaica Limited, an additional 60,000 tablets are “being sourced” to ensure that children have...
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Contracts Signed for Tablets in Schools Pilot

The Ministries of Education and Science, Technology, Energy and Mining today (March 11) sealed a deal, which will ensure that 37 learning institutions are equipped with tablet computers for the upcoming academic year. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, signed the contracts totalling $800 million, for the Tablets in...
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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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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.
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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 State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
Technology

More Internet Access for Kingston and St. James

Residents of inner-city communities in Kingston and St. James, are to benefit from four new Community Access Points (CAPs). The Kingston Access Points will be located at the Duhaney Park Information Centre at 121 Baldwin Crescent in Duhaney Park, and at 13 Langston Road in McGregor Gardens. In St. James a third CAP will be located at the Burchell Baptist...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the upcoming regional Information Communication Technology (ICT) conference, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, November 27.
Technology

ICT Conference to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Technologies, that assist persons with disabilities, are among the key topics for discussion at a special seminar during the Caribbean Telecommunications Union/Information and Communications Technology (CTU/ICT) Week – Jamaica Conference, scheduled for December 2 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, at...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the upcoming regional Information Communication Technology (ICT) conference, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, November 27.
Technology

Regional ICT Conference to Provide Opportunity for Industry Players

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, is encouraging players in the local Information Communication Technology (ICT) to attend the upcoming regional conference, noting that it will benefit from expertise and advice to push their operations forward. The five-day event is scheduled for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall...
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