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	Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 240 kilometers in length and as much as 80 kilometers in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
		Jamaica slowly gained increasing independence from the United Kingdom, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in the Federation of the West Indies, a federation between all the British West Indies.
		The Parliament of Jamaica is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamaica (2799 words)

	Volunteer in Jamaica - Study Abroad and Volunteer Opportunities in Kingston, Jamaica
		Jamaica is connected by culture to Africa, by geography to the Americas, and by history to the British Commonwealth.
		As the national university, it is highly regarded and respected in Jamaica and the Caribbean, preparing students from a wide variety of backgrounds with strong qualifications and skills for entry into the workplace.
		Jamaica is home to a wide variety of volunteer agencies, some connected to worldwide volunteer organizations such as the YMCA, others of local founding.
	ipsl.org /programs/jamaica.html (1523 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Technology will save $millions - Mullings - Monday \| April 23, 2001
		Toward achieving this, the LICJ and other government agencies have been trying to acquire updated maps for Jamaica, amounting to $60 million or 60 per cent of the cost.
		Mullings was adamant that the expansion and strengthening of the training centre as well as education are "critical prerequisites to sustainable development and economic growth of any country", especially with the growing business opportunities made available via geo-infomatics locally and internationally, he said.
		She added that this would help to guarantee that courses remained reasonable.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20010423/business/business1.html (379 words)

	Jamaica
		Depressed economic conditions in 1999 led to increased civil unrest, including a mounting crime rate.
		Jamaica's medium-term prospects will depend upon encouraging investment in the productive sectors, maintaining a competitive exchange rate, stabilizing the labor environment, selling off reacquired firms, and implementing proper fiscal and monetary policies.
		The musical genres reggae and ska originated in Jamaica.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ja/Jamaica.html (219 words)

	BACKGROUND ON PEPPER PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY IN JAMAICA AND THE WIDER CARIBBEAN
		It is the third in a series of workshops planned by the Jamaica Unit of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Jamaica Exporters Association.
		In fact it can be said that this CIDA funded project has been able to refocus technologies and approaches in order to develop a sustainable hot pepper industry in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean.
		The Ministries of Agriculture, the extension agencies (Rural Agricultural and Development Authority, RADA in Jamaica) and in the various countries, the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses) and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) are the premier institutions involved in the realisation of this vision.
	www.caisnet.org /hptif/Pages/jam99-09.html (1484 words)

	SDNP Jamaica Success Story
		Jamaica’s Minister of Communications and Technology had long talked about the concept of universal access involving not just a telephone in every home, but of allowing everybody, especially in major public areas like libraries, post offices, and schools, to have complete access to the Internet.
		As new developments occur within the field of agro-processing technology, for example, the Council sends information to the nearby town of Bluefields enabling local farmers to keep up to date with the latest agro-processing news.
		This too was evidence of strong commitment, especially on the part of Jamaica's Minister of Communications and Technology.
	www.sdnp.undp.org /stories/jamaica.html (1164 words)

	Canadian information technology helps Jamaica score world first in health care
		The Government of Jamaica recently signed off on Phase II of the successful implementation of Markham-based Heron Technology Corporation's Patient Administration System now operational in 11 Government hospitals, for a total of 2,500 beds.
		Jamaica's Permanent Secretary of Health, George Briggs, said, "It was really thrilling to learn all was finished and the system is on line at all locations.
		Ron Hébert, Chairman of Heron Technology Corporation, said that the project is being undertaken with close attention to the health care budget of Jamaica because HTC's products and services are priced according to the GDP per capita of each country.
	www.herontech.com /press/canadian-it-jamaica.htm (454 words)

	The Scientific Research Council of Jamaica -Technology Transfer
		Technology Transfer enables individuals, communities and businesses to obtain the know-how in applying a technology to a domestic need or an industrial production.
		One example is the transfer of anaerobic technology to farmers, householders, schools, the construction industry and other areas of the private sector.
		Other transfers of technology are in the food processing area, extractions and mushroom farming.
	www.src-jamaica.org /services/technologytransfer.htm (154 words)

	Jamaica Ahead in Information Technology - duQuesnay - Jamaica Information Service
		The CITO Head said as the technology advanced, it was envisioned that a common data backbone will be developed for the government of Jamaica, as there was an important and urgent need to physically join all government entities and enable the sourcing of software, the pooling and sharing of resources and outsourcing.
		The CITO seminar on wireless technology, which will be held on Thursday April 14 under the heading "Demystifying Wireless for the Decision Maker," is another of the Office's initiatives to familiarize Jamaicans with the global trends in IT and how it affects business.
		Noting that Jamaica was already poised for growth, he said the improvements stood to further enhance the country's development.
	www.jis.gov.jm /commerce_science/html/20050409T100000-0500_5352_JIS_JAMAICA_AHEAD_IN_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY___DUQUESNAY.asp (745 words)

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		The University of Technology - Jamaica will be responsible for the student conference whereas the University of the West Indies has agreed to sponsor the technical conference.
		The Jamaica Tourist Board has promised to work as closely as possible with the section in staging the conference, also, the ministry of Industry, Commerce and Technology will also play a role in implementing the conference and has offered to sponsor a student competition.
		The University of Technology, Jamaica and its IEEE student branch are responsible for making arrangements to host all the competitions.
	www.ewh.ieee.org /reg/3/excom/meetings/2003-01/sec2003.txt (594 words)

	IEEE JAMAICA SECTION ACTIVITIES
		The IEEE Jamaica Section in association with the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH) presented a Public forum on - Cellular Communications Expansion: Impact on Jamaica, Wednesday, 20 June 2001, 6.30 pm at Farquharson Hall Auditorium (UTech).
		The Jamaica Section Executive Committee met at The University of Technology, Jamaica on Wednesday, 17th January to plan activities for the year 2001.
		The Chairman of the Jamaica Section reported on activities at Southeastcon 2001 in South Carolina, USA and the Section's successful bid to host in collaboration with the University of Technology, Jamaica, SoutheastCon 2003.
	www.ewh.ieee.org /r3/jamaica/archive2.html (1303 words)

	National Commission on Science and Technology
		he National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) was established in 1993 and is a broad-based, cross-sectorial national advisory body to the government on policies and strategies relating to science and technology (SandT).
		The Commission is chaired by the Most Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica and comprises representatives from public and private sector institutions and academia.
		Through its various programmes and activities and by fostering dialogue and collaboration, the NCST aims to galvanize action in areas which are pertinent to national development.
	www.ncst.gov.jm (132 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Using nuclear technology for Jamaica's gain - Friday \| December 6, 2002
		Jamaica Gleaner - Using nuclear technology for Jamaica's gain - Friday
		Nuclear technology has been demonised by images of destruction and the annihilation of millions; however, I do not take such a pessimistic view or fully condemn this technology.
		It is a little amusing to me that the government is concerned about nuclear war but has little interest in pursuing the technology for its productive value.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20021206/letters/letters4.html (205 words)

	Business Wire: OverDrive Opens Jamaica eBook Technology Center... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The new OverDrive Jamaica facility is a world-class eBook conversion center, utilizing the latest technologies from Microsoft, OverDrive, Quark and Adobe to produce all popular eBook formats," stated OverDrive CEO Steve Potash.
		Jamaica is the largest English-speaking nation in the Caribbean and their educational and technical programs provide us with a wealth of quality candidates for careers in electronic publishing," according to Potash.
		Jamaica was selected by OverDrive after it researched global business, education, and technology resources.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:74864873&refid=ink_tptd_np (878 words)

	university of technology jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Library also recently hosted visitors from the University of Technology in Jamaica, who were on a university-wide tour of the campus in anticipation of possible future partnerships with Ryerson...
		of Mississippi University of South Carolina University Of Southern Indiana University of Technology, Jamaica University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of Tennessee - Martin Virginia...
		University of Technology, Jamaica - UTech Communicator Miss Sancia Wright, student of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Mrs.
	www.jamaicago.info /universityoftechnologyjamaica (1202 words)

	Information technology, Jamaica's untapped wealth - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		IF Jamaica were to utilise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a resource for wealth creation, the isalnd could become very rich.
		Musicians and craftworkers could upload digital samples of their work, farmers could seek markets and supply them, students of all ages could exchange information, community political issues could be aired in online forums for decision-making and the community would have a true centre where people could meet and socialise to empower their lives.
		Much music is being produced digitally in Jamaica today, and most young musicians are building their beats and melodies on the computer, both at home as well as in the new digital studios being built.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /columns/html/20030323T190000-0500_41501_OBS_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY__JAMAICA_S_UNTAPPED_WEALTH.asp (1041 words)

	Petroleum Corporation Of Jamaica
		The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) an agency of the Ministry of Mining and Energy is the executing agency for the Jamaica Energy Sector Policy.
		The extent of the Government's commitment to the increased use of solar technology by way of incentives as expressed is stated in the Jamaica Energy Sector Policy (Section 10).
		Though this unlimited energy source (solar) is greatly under-utilised, the use of solar technology in Jamaica has now moved beyond the novelty and demonstrative stage.
	www.pcj.com /world_solar_main.htm (2291 words)

	Petroleum Corporation Of Jamaica
		The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is to build a 20-megawatt wind farm near Newport, Manchester, under partnership with a British company, Renewable Energy Sustems Limited, as the agency deepens its search for alternative energy sources.
		Wright cited the project now on the drawing board, as an example of the strategic direction in which the industry was moving, that is, to seek out alliances with private investors in order to enhance Jamaica’s energy producing capacity, and reduce its reliance on expensive, imported oil.
		The PCJ executive cited the partnership established in 1999 between a subsidiary, the Petrojam Refinery, and aviation fuel suppliers; Air BP, to refuel aircraft at the island’s international airports, as part of the effort to transfer technology to Jamaica.
	www.pcj.com /renew_energy_main.htm (478 words)

	Ministry of Commerce & Technology - Jamaica Information Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), formerly known as the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), is urging businesses to file documents to ensure compliance with the Companies Act.
		Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to take advantage of available subsidised technical assistance, to enhance the development of their management and environmental systems.
		The audit of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company's billing practices, which was ordered by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) in 2005, should get underway by March 1 and should last for six to eight weeks, said OUR Director General, J. Paul Morgan.
	www.jis.gov.jm /commerce_science/news.asp (704 words)

	CITO - Central Information Technology Office » Jamaica joins the ranks — EIU 2005 Rankings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Jamaica (41st), included in our rankings for the first time this year, is paving a path for growth in its ebusiness sector despite a big impediment: a lack of previous ICT investment, resulting in a sparse installed base of Internet infrastructure.
		On the bright side, efforts taken to liberalise the local telecoms industry in 2000 have brought growth to the mobile phone market, which now boasts a penetration rate of 67%.
		To address this, a group called Jamaica Network Access Point has been launched that will allow operators to share overheads and reduce the costs of interconnecting their networks.
	www.cito.gov.jm /cms/index.php?id=70 (241 words)

	University of Technology \| Jamaica
		The TIC is a business incubator at the University of Technology, Jamaica, that provides support and training opportunities to start-up technology based businesses.
		The Technology Innovation Centre (formerly the Entrepreneurial Centre) is an incubator that provides support to start-up technology businesses as well as training, business, consultancy and information services to existing small and micro enterprises and institutional clients.
		Practical Solutions Limited is a privately owned computer technology company formed in 2000 that has been operating since Feburary 2001.
	www.ticjamaica.com /about.jsp (188 words)

	TechSchool Jamaica : learn : technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		We also gave a talk in Georgetown at a Public Forum on Information Technology in Developing Countries, which the NDI officials said had the largest audience of any event they had organised.
		I was interviewed on 4 TV programmes, and twice in the daily newspaper, and they have invited me to come back in Summer to hold technology workshops.
		Her house was modern, built of brick and wood with its own solar generator and windmill, vegetable garden and a small river flowing by.
	www.techschooljamaica.com /learn/guyana.php (1650 words)

	Culture Division: Ministry of Education, Youth, and Culture -- Jamaica
		Almost every country in the world has a central body, which is responsible for sustaining and promoting its culture.
		To promote regional and international exchanges as a vehicle for enhancing Jamaica's image at home and abroad.
		Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (now under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development)
	www.moec.gov.jm /culture (244 words)

	Science and technology in Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Since the late 1990s, the Jamaican government has set an agenda to push the development of technology in Jamaica.
		The goal is to make Jamaica a significant player in the arena of information technology.
		This page was last modified 00:01, 11 November 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Technology_in_Jamaica (80 words)

	Mandeville ,Jamaica 2003
		We are the publishers of five websites and a newsletter : The Roc.Other areas of specialization include : Web designing, Internet marketing, search engine optimization(SEO) and research.Nicholas who was born and grown in around Mandeville steers the one man company.
		As a self taught marketer, Nicholas and his company has accomplished much since it's inception.What started out as a hobby has morphed into a web based business entity.As one of Jamaica's new generation of infotrepreneurs, Nicholas sees the technology sector as one with a bright future.
		The Internet has levelled the playing field, enabling ordinary people to do extraordinary things.The "small guy" now has the opportunity to compete with the “big boys”.One of the drawbacks to the telecommunications sector though, is the amount of taxes imposed on it.
	www.pressbox.co.uk /Detailed/7308.html (215 words)

	The Scientific Research Council of Jamaica - Events
		In November 2005, the Minister of Commerce Science and Technology, the Hon.
		The major goals of the Minister's Innovation Awards were to sensitize, stimulate and encourage stakeholders - individuals, students, communities and organizations - to use science and technology in their endeavours, ultimately creating an enabling environment for innovation and creativity.
		The ten recipients were presented with their awards in November 2005 at the National Science and Technology Awards Banquet.
	www.src-jamaica.org /events/nia.htm (543 words)

	Air Jamaica Vacations - About Us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Choose any one of our ten Caribbean destinations and you can be sure that you’ll speak with an expert when you call Air Jamaica Vacations®.
		If you need anything, Air Jamaica Vacations' "Smile Team" will be ready to help, and not just by phone - they'll be at the terminal on-island upon arrival and often at the hotel when you check in.
		Please submit your resume to ajvhr@airjamaicavacations.com so that you can be considered for job opportunities as they become available.
	www.airjamaicavacations.com /about/about.asp (261 words)

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