Yes, Jamaica IS Trying to Cut Down on That Imported Oil
Posted Jun 02, 2017

Why is my light bill so high, and does the government know, or even care??? They do, and they do. Jamaica’s National Energy Policy and the Electricity Act (Not updated in over 150 years) was updated by the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. Unlike political promises, policies stand the test of elections and shifts in power.
 
Studies showed the public sector was one of the largest consumers of electricity. To lead by example, the government is reducing energy waste within its own ranks by retro fitting public sector buildings to make cooling more efficient. We can all...

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Eye on Social Media: Stories Are Changing How We Post
Posted May 18, 2017

Live and Direct! Social Media isn’t slowing down. Once unique to Snap, Stories are now on nearly every single platform.

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When Internet Shade Gets Too Dark
Posted May 10, 2017

People who have manners make their grandmothers proud. But sometimes you put those manners on pause when you believe an oppressive system endangers you or people you feel empathy for. That’s okay. But the problem is that in Jamaica some take it too far, as happens abroad also. The Internet clearly releases that nasty monster that lives in some of us. Here are some recent local and foreign examples.

When Lisa Hanna expressed dismay that Kartel illegally released songs from prison, many were outraged that she dared disrespect “the boss.” We all have a right to opinions, even...

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Open Campus Opens Up Opportunities
Posted Apr 25, 2017

We’re always excited to learn new things at Panmedia, so we were pleased when the UWI Open Campus asked us to help raise its social media presence.
 
It meant scouring the region for timely and relevant content, and seeking to understand what motivates those who want to advance their education by any means.  We certainly had to widen our research parameters and take a regional look at what OC delivers in coursework and opportunities.

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Energy Efficiency is Our Mantra
Posted Mar 30, 2017

Panmedia has long been spreading good news and best practices about energy efficiency. So we were happy last month when the Ministry of Science Energy and Technology and other affiliates of the Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project asked us to execute a multifaceted public education campaign on this subject.

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