MINISTER of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Phillip Paulwell is urging players in the private sector to put their money into the development of biofuel as an alternative to petroleum-based fuel.
The minister, who was speaking last week following a series of workshops billed ‘Sustainable biofuels in Jamaica — Legal and Technical Components’ at the Jamaica [...]

NICELY manicured lawns, exotic landscapes and lush gardens are not only lovely to look at, they also speak to the need for the continued training of horticulturists. Here in Jamaica, those desirous of studying the science, technology and business of plant cultivation are able to receive proper training by doing a major in tropical horticulture.
Professor [...]

MANY people have made it their business to protect the environment, but Gary Blair is making a job of it.
Charged with finding the litterbugs, Blair, 28, is an environmental warden, who has the authority to enforce the country’s laws, acts and regulations against individuals who are caught engaging in unethical practices regarding the environment.
Blair, of [...]

ABOUT two weeks ago, I delivered my contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament. It was my second such presentation as minister of state in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, at which time, I presented Jamaica’s first National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Roadmap.
Created from a year of consultation with industry specialists [...]