Ministry of Industry,Technology,Energy and Commerce

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State Minister Tours Rugby Jamaica Lime and Minerals
Managing Director of Rugby Jamaica Lime and Minerals Ltd. Norman Davis, washes limestone in preparation for processing. Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, Laurence Broderick (left), observes the procedure. Looking on are Garfield Atkinson and Oral Rainford, of the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications.

Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings (right), shares a light moment with Clive Allen, Executive Vice President, Managed and Outsourced Services, Caribbean, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Jamaica Limited and Racquel Goddard, Vice President Managed Services, Western Caribbean, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Jamaica Limited. On Wednesday, April 18, 2008, Fujitsu launched its Hosted Email Services, where Minister Mullings was the guest speaker.

Microsoft Senior Vice President Meets with Minister Mullings
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Hon Clive Mullings (left) and Microsoft Vice President of Marketing and Sales in Latin America, Andy Zupsic (Right) share some thoughts on the development of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Jamaica. The occasion was a courtesy call on Tuesday April 22, 2008, made on the Minister by Mr. Zupsic, who is in the island to establish greater strategic alliances between Jamaica and Microsoft.

Minister of Energy with oversight for Mining and Telecommunications, Hon. Clive Mullings and Minister of Information, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) converse with Ms. Sharmale Cardoza, a blind student of the University of the West Indies, following the official launch exhibition in celebration of World Telecommunications and Information Society Day.
On Thursday May 15, 2008 over two hundred stakeholders in the telecommunications sector, representatives of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities and students from several corporate area schools turned out at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive for the successful launch of the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day exhibition, which closes on 22 May, 2008.

The theme for this year is: World Telecommunications and Information Society Day - Connecting Persons with Disabilities.

Minister Mullings attends ITU Forum on Disaster Management

Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings (second left) along with from left Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) J. Paul Morgan; Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dr Hamadoun Touré (second right) and Director General of the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications (MEMT), Karlene Francis take time out for a photograph while attending a two day Global Forum on Effective Use of Telecommunications/ICT for Disaster Management: Saving Lives. The forum was held in n Geneva, Switzerland from December 10 –12, 2007.

HANDING OVER CEREMONY:
Mr. Norman Harris (second left) Director of Research and Mapping, Mines and Geology Division, hands the Portland Landslide Susceptibility Map to Deputy Mayor of Portland Councillor Derron Wood (second right). Sharing in the occasion is Michelle Edwards (left), Senior Director, Mitigation, Planning and Research Division, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and Denise Lewis (right), Parish Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Portland Parish Council.

CITO’s FIFTH ANNUAL REGIONAL SUMMIT ANNOUNCED
Director General in the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Karlene Francis (right), has the undivided attention of Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Dainsworth Richards (left), and Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings, during a breakfast meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston on Friday, March 14, 2008, where CITO’s fifth annual regional Summit between May 7 and 8 was announced. .

Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Hon. Clive Mullings ® shares a light moment with General Manager, Jamaica National Building society (JNBS) Earl Jarrett (left) and Snr. President of the Geological society of Jamaica (GSJ), Paris Lyew-Ayee, during a workshop staged by the GSJ at the Jamaica Conference Centre on November 27, 2007.

Minister Mullings meets with Chinese investors:
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications (MEMT), Hon. Clive Mullings (4th from right) poses with a delegation of Chinese investors and senior ministry personnel after a meeting on December 6, 2007 to discuss government projects as well as opportunities for Chinese investments. The group discussed investments in Mining and Telecommunications.
Others in the picture from left to right are: Commissioner of Mines, Clinton Thompson; Permanent Secretary in the MEMT, Dr. Jean Dixon; Exective Director of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Parris Lyew-Ayee; Partner – Tianjin Zhong Mai Investment Group (China), Gary Ho; Director General, Karlene Francis; Deputy Chairman Tianjin Zhong Mai Investment Group (China), Li Kei; and Director at Port Reliant Ltd. (Hong Kong), Joseph Chang.

MINISTER MULLINGS MEETS WITH JPS AND OUR:
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings meeting with from left, Damien Obligio, President and CEO of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS); Vice President of Power Generation at JPS, Harold Nembhard; Deputy Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Raymond Silvera and
OUR Director General J. Paul Morgan at a meeting held at the Minister’s offices on Thursday January 10, 2008. The Minister called a meeting with the JPSCO and OUR heads immediately following the all island black out on Wednesday January 9, 2008.

E-Transactions Act Public Awareness Launched
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunication (EMT), Clive Mullings points to a section of the E-Transactions Act. Looking on are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon, CD (right) Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Dr. Patricia Holness and the Ministry’s Director General Karlene Francis (Second Left)
The occasion was the launch of the public campaign for the E-Transactions Act on Tuesday October 23, 2007 at the Knutsford Court hotel.

Minister Mullings tours Petrojam:
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings, (right), along with members of staff of the Petrojam Refinery (left—Devaro Bolton; centre—Paul Lue Lim) examine a Tube Sheet for a heat exchanger at the Marcus Garvey Drive plant. Minister Mullings led a delegation from the Ministry on a tour of the state owned oil refinery on Tuesday October 30, 2007.

Minister Mullings (centre) looks on while the Hon. Ken Baugh is being
greeted by Minister Nicolas Maduro

Ministry team tours Department of Mines and Geology:
The geology of mineral bearing rocks was the subject of discussion as Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Hon. Clive Mullings (Second Left) engaged in conversation with, from left: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon, CD; Geologist, Lorraine Richards, (Third Left), Managing Director Jamaica Bauxite Mining Ltd, Coy Roache and Commissioner of Mines, Clinton Thompson.
Minister Mullings along with State Minister, Laurence Broderick and Dr, Dixon were among senior officials of the Ministry who recently toured the Department of Mines and Geology at their Hope Road Offices.
The Department of Mines and Geology was recently added to the Ministry under the new administration.

Postmaster General/CEO, Michael Gentles (2nd left), explains to Minister of Energy, Mining & Telecommunications (MEMT), Hon Clive Mullings (3rd right) how the corporate mail service ‘MegaMail’ works. Minister Mullings was on a familarisation tour of the Central Sorting Office on Thursday, October 11, as part of World Post Week 2007 activities.
Others in photo are (L-R):, Supervisor Primary Sorting Area, Conrad Allen, a security consultant, Director of Post & Telecommunications, MEMT, Cecil McCain (second right), and Director General, Karlene Francis, MEMT (right).

ETA Public Awareness Campaign Launched:
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings (Centre) discusses the E-Transactions Act, with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon (Left) and Attorney –At –Law, Peter Goldson (Right) who has been working closely with the Ministry on Jamaica’s newest telecommunications legislation.
On Tuesday October 23, 2007, the public education drive was launched before a diverse audience, representing various sectors of the society.

New Minister Welcomed
Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings (centre), listens as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon makes a point.
Also shown in picture are: Director General Karlene Francis (second right) and Senior Director of Energy, Conroy Watson (right). The occasion was a meeting o f senior ministry personnel to welcome the new Minister.

Minister of Energy, Mining & Telecommunications,
Clive Mullings (left) in discussion with Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), J. Paul Morgan (centre) and attorney-at-law, George Thomas, at the gala dinner of the 5th Annual Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) forum, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Montego Bay, on September 24, 2007.

Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings (second left) and State Minister in the Ministry, Laurie Broderick listen attentively as Chief Inspector of Mines, Laurence Neufville, (left) and Commissioner of Mines, Clinton Thompson (Right) explain some of the activities of the Mines and Geology Department. Both Ministers were joined by Permanent Secretary, Jean Dixon and other Ministry personnel on a tour of the Department.

Minister of Commerce, Science & Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2^nd left) is flanked by Deputy Director of SINOPEC Planning & Development, Mr. Chen Qi (centre); Vice President of Suzhuan Industrial Park Co (SIPC), Mr. Duan Zhibin (2^nd right); Corporate Liaison Officer, Ms. Zhao Wei (left); and Division Chief, SINOPEC, Mr. Zeng Fanli (right). They were seen at the Ministry of Commerce, Science & Technology on February 4, 2005, discussing a possible partnership in upgrading the Petrojam Oil Refinery.

Chairman of the Trade Board, Amb. Peter King (left); Ms. Zhao Wei (centre), Corporate Liaison Officer, China; and Division Chief, SINOPEC Planning and Development, Mr. Zeng Fanli (right) were seen at the Ministry of Commerce, Science & Technology on February 4, 2005, discussing a possible partnership in upgrading the Petrojam Oil Refinery.

Minister of Commerce, Science & Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2^nd right); Deputy Director of SINOPEC Planning and Development, China, Mr. Chen Qi (left); Dr. Xie Fang Ke (2^nd left) of Suzhuan Industrial Park Co. (SIPC), China; and PCJ Group Managing Director, Dr. Raymond Wright (right) were seen on February 4, 2005, discussing a possible partnership in upgrading the Petrojam Oil Refinery.



Energy Minister Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre) applauds as the Most Hon. Prime Minister P.J. Patterson officially opens the 20.7-megawatt wind farm at Wigton, Manchester on Thursday, July 29, 2004. Also participating in the event are Member of Parliament for northeastern Manchester, Mr. Audley Shaw and Mr. Michael Peart, Member of Parliament for southern Manchester.	View of the 20.7 megawatt wind farm at Wigton, Manchester officially launched on Thursday, July 29, 2004.	View of the 20.7 megawatt wind farm at Wigton, Manchester officially launched on Thursday, July 29, 2004.

Sorrel squash and cakes made with sorrel as ingredient

FTI team examines smoked frankfurters produced from local meat

Assortment of tissue cultured blooms- supporting the ornamental industry

Chairman of Hughes IT of India shows HMICT operations of India's largest IT firm.

Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry V K Mathur welcomes HMICT and Jamaican delegation prior to presentation investment opportunities in Jamaica

Honorable Consulate Official Lal accompanies HMICT to Indian Ministry of Information Industry

HMICT presents blue mountain coffee to Hon Vasundhere Raje Indian Minister of Small Skills Industry. The Ministers discussed a Jamaica - India cooperation accord on Small industries

Minister Paulwell having a chat with employees of Crazy Jim Ice Cream Factory while on a recent tour.

Minister Paulwell greeting workers, and learning about Crazy Jim's expansion plan.

Minister Paulwell (left) and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon, examining one of the many products offered by Crazy Jim.

Minister Paulwell keenly observing while an employee explains details of aspects of the ice-cream production process.

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2^nd left) examining one of the line of products packaged at Jamaica Packaging Industries Limited (JPI).

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, H. E. Sue Cobb (left) in discussions with the Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right) and his Ministerial Team.

Commerce, Science and Technology Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right) in a recent interview with Clive Beddall (left), publisher of ‘The Grocer”, a leading food magazine in the United Kingdom.

Minister Paulwell (right) and SRC Chairman, Dr. Conrad Douglas (left) seen here signing the MOU.

Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Hon. Maxine Henry-Wilson (left) greets the General Manager, Microsoft West Indies, Rick Marcet, (right) while Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell looks on. Occasion was the signing of a MOU “Partners in Learning” between the Ministries of Commerce, Science and Technology, Education, Youth and Culture and Microsoft Corporation on Monday, February 16, 2004 at the PCJ Auditorium

Austrian Minister of Education, Science & Culture, Madame Elizabeth Gehrer (left), sits across from Minister of Commerce, Science & Technology, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (front-right), Chancellor of Austria, Mrs. Heidi Gluck (left of Madame Gehrer); Secretary General in the Ministry of Education, Science & Culture, Mr. Herman Helm (2nd left); Director of Projects, Mr. Robert Stephenson (right of Min. Paulwell); and Director of Commerce, Mrs. Andrene Collings (2nd right).

FAREWELL MR. SEAGA
Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right) is beaming as he presents a state-of-the-art computer to retired leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Edward Seaga in recognition of his contribution to Jamaican politics for over forty years.

SOURCE OF WARMTH FOR BHC
Solar hot water system replaces electric heaters at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) as part of Government’s effort to improve energy efficiency in hospitals.

GREETINGS
Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left) shakes hands with Minister of Health, Hon. John Junor (3rd right) at the start of a recent tour of the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), which recently benefited from upgrades to its heating system through Government’s initiative to improve energy efficiency in hospitals. Looking on are Dr. Jean Dixon (left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Science & Technology; CEO of Children’s, Mrs. Beverley Needham (centre); Ms. Charlene Gregory (2nd right) of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) and EcoEnergy Engineer, Mr. Eaton Haughton (right). In the background is Mr. Claon Rowe, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Project Engineer.

Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Science and Technology (with Energy) and Member of Parliament for East Kingston & Port Royal constituency, presents two (2) sate-of-the-art computers to Assan Thompson, Superintendent of Police in charge of the Kingston Eastern Division. The computers, donated by Cable & Wireless will assist the division in becoming more efficient in intelligence gathering and, be able to communicate more effectively in that division.
The presentation was made on Friday, April 28, 2006 at the Elleston Road Police Station.

Hon. Phillip Paulwell in discussion
with former Chinese Ambassador to
Jamaica, H.E. Mr. Zhao Zhenyu.
Mr. Zhenyu visited the minister prior to his departure from Jamaica at the end of his tenure.

ITU Conference
Hon Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce addresses the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference on November 9, 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey. Jamaica’s delegation included Miss Karlene Francis, Director General in the Ministry of of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce and Mrs. Fay Sylvester, Senior Consultant / Advisor to the Minister.

Minister of State for Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Senator Kern Spencer (2nd left), discusses the contents of a case study on the sugar industry with (from left), Merline Bardowell, Executive Director, National Commission on Science and Technology Secretariat (NCST); Noel Osbourne, Consultant; and Dr. Marcia Blair, Technical Officer, NCST Secretariat.

Courtesy Call
Chairman of Cable and Wireless International, Lord Robertson (second left), who is in the island to meet with government officials and with Cable & Wireless management and staff, made a courtesy call on Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce Hon. Phillip Paulwell (third left). Shown inset along with Lord Robertson and Minister Paulwell are Dr. Jean Dixon (third right), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, and from left to right Camille Facey –Senior VP for C&W Legal Department, Harris Jones (centre) CEO of Cable & Wireless International, Chris Hetherington— President and CEO of Cable & Wireless Caribbean and the Americas and Rodney Davis (right) CEO of Cable & Wireless Jamaica.

Courtesy Call
Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) meets with Alvin Day (right) renowned author and Executive Director, Sales Empowerment Institute, U.S.A. on January 24. Mr. Day is in Jamaica on official business.

Energy and Power Evaluation Programme Workshop
Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce (MITEC), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (second left) in discussion with (from left) representatives of Argonne National Laboratory: Guenter Conzelmann and Vladimir Koritarov; MITEC Permanent Secretary Dr. Jean Dixon; and Senior Director in the Energy Monitoring Unit, MITEC, Conroy Watson. The workshop, which runs from February 5 – 16 is being hosted by the MITEC Energy Division. The objective is to introduce the capabilities of ENPEP to participants. The ENPEP will be used for forecasting in the energy and electricity sectors of the Jamaican economy. Participants include representatives of energy and electricity stakeholder groups.

Courtesy Call
Minister Phillip Paulwell (right) congratulates Mr. Derrick Nembhard on his promotion to Managing Director, Jamaica Flour Mills. Mr. Nembhard, the first Jamaican to be appointed as head of the Jamaica Flour Mills made a courtesy call on Minister Paulwell on Thursday, February 15, at his New Kingston Office.


Minister Phillip Paulwell (right) greets Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Dr. Hamadoun Touré, before the start of an ICT Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel recently.	A special set of stamps, to commemorate the staging of the ICC Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean was launched by the Postal Corporation of Jamaica on Friday March 16. The stamps featuring West Indies cricketers Courtney Walsh, Oneil “Collie” Smith Gordon, the renovated Sabina Park and the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium. The postage stamps are available at post offices ranging from $30.00 to $60.00. Shown from left to right displaying the stamps are: former West Indies Captain and fast bowler, Courtney Walsh; Postmaster General, Michael Gentles; brother of Collie Smith, Lindel Wright; and President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Jackie Hendricks.	Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson-Miller, ITU Secretary General, Dr. Hamadoun Touré and Minister Phillip Paulwell at the conclusion of a courtesy call made on the Prime Minister at Jamaica House on April 17.

Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy & commerce, Phillip Paulwell (right) makes a point during a press briefing on the Jamaica/Cuba bulb project, at the offices of the Ministry on May 17. Looking on (from left) are Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica Gisela Garcia Rivera and State Minister in the Ministry, Senator Kern Spencer.	Agreement Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Phillip Paulwell (right) observes the signing of a new wage and fringe benefits agreement between members of the Haulage Contractors Association and the National Workers Union (NWU), representing tanker drivers on Wednesday, May 30 2007. From left are: Vice President of the NWU, Granville Valentine; General Manager of Henry’s Petroleum Services Limited, Lloyd Benjamin; and President of the NWU, Vincent Morrison.	Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), listens keenly as Locksley Watson (right), founder of JMA-BOO Limited, explains items on display at a function to mark the 15th anniversary of the Micro Investment Development Agency (MIDA). Looking on is MIDA chairman, Anthony Freckleton.

Petrojam Refinery: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Petrojam, Noel daCosta (right), takes Governor General, his Excellency the Most Honourable Professor Kenneth Hall (left) and Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Phillip Paulwell (centre) on a familiarization tour of the company’s Refinery, Ethanol Plant, and Loading Racks.	ENERGY CONSERVATION INCENTIVE AWARDS: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Dr. Dixon (Left) presents an award to participants in the Energy Conservation Incentive programme for inner city schools, organized by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ). The awards dinner was held on Sunday July 8, 2007 at the Knutsford Court Hotel. This year’s programme focused on aspects of renewable energy that are practical to day to day living. (See full text of Dr. Dixon’s presentation)	Courtesy Call: Evon Mullings, General Manager, Jamaica Music Society Limited (JAMMS), (left) greets Minister Paulwell (centre) on July 12. Looking on is Carol Simpson, Executive Director, JIPO. Occasion was a courtesy call on the Minister to introduce JAMMS and discuss related matters.

Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce (MITEC), Phillip Paulwell (centre), greets President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant (left) and Aldaine Reid (right), President of the Young Entrepreneurial Association (YEA) at the launch of the Incubator and Entrepreneurial Production Centres project, held recently at the Hilton Kingston Hotel.

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