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Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica, Yvonne McCalla-Sobers, addresses the e-Learning Jamaica Project network installation and computer handing over ceremony held recently, at the Steer Town Academy in St. Ann.
Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica, Yvonne McCalla-Sobers, addresses the e-Learning Jamaica Project network installation and computer handing over ceremony held recently, at the Steer Town Academy in St. Ann.

Students Urged to be Responsible Digital Citizens

Chairman of e-Learning Jamaica, Yvonne McCalla-Sobers, has made a call for students to be responsible digital citizens, and to exercise extreme care when using the Internet. Citing a recent video posting of a school where some “terrible things were happening,”...
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 10th anniversary scholarship awardees, during their courtesy call on him on Tuesday, July 9, at the Ministry’s North Street offices, Kingston. Seated beside the Minister is his Advisor, Phyllis Mitchell.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 10th anniversary scholarship awardees, during their courtesy call on him on Tuesday, July 9, at the Ministry’s North Street offices, Kingston. Seated beside the Minister is his Advisor, Phyllis Mitchell.

PATH Advancing Education Development of Young People
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

KSAC to Continue Removal of Illegal Billboards
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with young people from the county of Surrey, who participated in a one-week intensive training session in animation, held recently at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew. The training was organised under the ‘I Believe Initiative’. Others sharing the moment are Head, School of Computing and Information Technology, UTech, Arnett Campbell (front row, fifth right); and IBI Ambassador and Executive Director of GSW Reel Rock Animations, Wayne Sinclair (left).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with young people from the county of Surrey, who participated in a one-week intensive training session in animation, held recently at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew. The training was organised under the ‘I Believe Initiative’. Others sharing the moment are Head, School of Computing and Information Technology, UTech, Arnett Campbell (front row, fifth right); and IBI Ambassador and Executive Director of GSW Reel Rock Animations, Wayne Sinclair (left).

Young People Benefitting from Animation Training
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held on July 9, at the KSAC’s Church Street chambers, downtown Kingston.

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Environment

Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been advised by The Meteorological Service that a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Chantal moves westward and could pass close to the island’s eastern coastline. The ODPEM is advising that the storm could possibly impact the eastern sections of the island if it shifts...
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Commerce

Modern IP Framework Key to Growth Agenda – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Anthony Hylton, said that modernisation of the intellectual property legislative framework is integral to Government’s efforts to develop the creative industries. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 9, where debate commenced on the Trade Marks (Amendments) Act. According to Minister Hylton, passage of the Bill will improve the...
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Local Government

KSAC Technical Officers Get Tablet Computers

Technical officers from the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) have received tablet computers, as part of efforts to provide them with the necessary tools to better enable them to carry out their duties. “We have uploaded our App- LoveCleanKSA to these tablets and officers will be required to use this tool to aid in monitoring their zones,” said Mayor...
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MiningTechnology

Gov’t and Noranda Collaborate on Biofuel Project

The Government is collaborating on a project with Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners, to demonstrate the viability of the biofuels industry, using mined out bauxite lands to grow oil-producing crops. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the objective is to extract the oils from seeds, such as castor and palm, for the emerging biofuels market in...
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Local Government

Vendors Downtown Urged To Get Registered and Use Designated Areas

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke, is yet again urging vendors, who ply their wares in downtown Kingston, to become registered and utilise the designated vending areas. She noted that this will, among other things, assist with the maintenance of law and order in the commercial district. The Mayor made the appeal while addressing the monthly meeting of the...
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Technology

Energy Minister Urges REP to Introduce Solar Systems

The Rural Electrification Programme (REP) has been mandated to work with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo), in its drive to reduce electricity theft, by introducing solar systems. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says this initiative is in tandem with other theft reduction efforts, such as regularizing supplies to communities. Mr. Paulwell was speaking at...
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