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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.

Norwood Gets Free Public Wi-Fi

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been diligent in providing wireless broadband communication to rural and underserved communities in Jamaica. Dr. Chang, who attended the launch of...

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (back row right); Councillor for the Denbigh Division of Clarendon, Joel Williams (back row centre) and Councillor, May Pen North Division, Tanya Lee Williams (back row left) along with community members and other stakeholders unveil the Western Park community Wi-Fi sign during a ceremony held in Clarendon on September 16.

PHOTOS: Western Park Community in Clarendon gets free Wi-Fi

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents 102-year-old James Taylor (centre), with a framed birthday card from the late Her Majesty, the Queen. The Minister travelled to Mr. Taylor’s home in Kitson Town, St. Catherine recently, to make the presentation. Sharing the moment is the centenarian’s wife, Marion Taylor.

Kitson Town Centenarian Hailed as National Treasure

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives on September 13. At left is Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and at right is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Justice Ministry Embarks on Sensitisation Drive for all ADR Programmes

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses the opening ceremony for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training programme at the Verney House Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on September 12. The training is part sponsored by the Organization of American States (OAS).

Montego Bay Residents Being Trained as Emergency Responders

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left); Commissioner of Corrections; Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe (second left) and other participants observe work being done at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre during a tour of the facility recently.

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Renovations Underway at Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre

Works are in progress to renovate the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary. During a recent tour of the facility, State Minister for National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, pointed out that the aging institution is in need of improvement. “The structure here is old. It’s a property that consists of approximately 300 hectares so, there is need, clearly,...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday

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City of Kingston Sign to be Erected at the Downtown Waterfront

Plans are advanced for the erection of a city of Kingston sign in the vicinity of the Waterfront, downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (Sept. 13) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the entity’s Church Street offices. The sign is intended to promote the city as a...

Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, observes as his wife Deverly Pitkin, signs the condolence book for Her Majesty, The Queen, at the St. James Parish Church on September 13.

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St. James Residents, Visitors Sign Condolence Book for the Queen

Residents, local officials, visitors and members of the security forces, streamed into the hallowed halls of the St. James Parish Church on September 13, to sign the condolence book in honour of Her Majesty, The Queen. Custos of the parish, Bishop Conrad Pitkin and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, were on hand to welcome persons, who lined up...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (third left), is accompanied by (from left) Westmoreland Eastern Member of Parliament, Daniel Lawrence; Westmoreland Western Member of Parliament, Morland Wilson; Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament, George Wright; and Councillor for the Cornwall Mountain Division, Dawnette Foster, while on a tour of sections of Westmoreland, on August 31.

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Retrieve to Marchmount Road in St. James Rehabilitated

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says rehabilitation of the Retrieve to Marchmount roadway in St. James is a welcome reprieve for communities and stakeholders in western Jamaica. Addressing Reporters during his tour of several communities in Westmoreland, on August 31, the Minister said that the 3.87-kilometre roadway, which was rehabilitated...

Minister of Finance and Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, pauses for a photo with children of the Ackee Walk community, during the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the area on Monday (August 15).

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PHOTOS: Ackee Walk Community Gets Free Wi-Fi

Minister of Finance and Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, pauses for a photo with children of the Ackee Walk community, during the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the area on Monday (August 15).

Chief Executive Officer at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes

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Darliston Gets Free Public Wi-Fi

Darliston in Westmoreland is the latest community to benefit from free public Internet service under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi Programme. The secured hotspot was officially launched during a ceremony held at the Darliston Transportation Centre on Wednesday (August 10). The USF’s Community Wi-Fi Programme is designed to provide Internet access to 189 underserved and unserved areas across Jamaica....

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), lead in celebrating the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the community of Point Hill, in the parish, on August 4. Others (from left) are Vice President of the Point Hill Community Development Committee, Anna-Kim Williams; Field Supervisor with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Jeremy Jones; Community Development Officer with the SDC, Shaunette Flemming; Corporal Dennis Williams, and Guidance Counsellor at the Point Hill Primary School, Feliciano Thorpe.

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Point Hill Residents Get Free Wi-Fi

Residents in the St. Catherine community of Point Hill now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The system was officially commissioned into service on August 4, with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, telling the residents that they have an opportunity to further enhance...