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Head of the Communication, Forensic and Cybercrimes Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Warren Williams.
Head of the Communication, Forensic and Cybercrimes Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Warren Williams.

Jamaica Urged to Protect Devices and Information Shared Online

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is imploring citizens to exercise greater care in protecting their devices and information shared online. Speaking with JIS News, Head of the Communication, Forensic and Cybercrimes Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Warren Williams, noted...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), with Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street Forrest (left); and chairperson for the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, Thalia Lyn, at the virtual launch of the ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child ’ initiative on October 29, which is designed to promote inclusivity in the education sector.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), with Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street Forrest (left); and chairperson for the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, Thalia Lyn, at the virtual launch of the ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child ’ initiative on October 29, which is designed to promote inclusivity in the education sector.

Education Ministry Launches ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a recent virtual press conference.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a recent virtual press conference.

More Students Embracing Non-Traditional Learning Approaches
Assistant Secretary of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Steve Morris.
Assistant Secretary of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Steve Morris.

Outstanding Public Health Inspectors to be Recognised
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a digital press conference on October 28.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a digital press conference on October 28.

PM Says Fatigue is No Excuse to Disobey the Law

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Deputy Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Nicole Patrick-Shaw.
Culture

IOJ Stages Virtual Heritage Fest Friday

Several artefacts from various divisions of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) will be on display at a virtual Heritage Fest to take place on Friday, October 30 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The public can view the one-hour event via the IOJ’s YouTube page. Deputy Director of IOJ, Nicole Patrick-Shaw, told JIS News that the virtual event will give people a...
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Executive Director of Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), Dr. Dameon Black, speaks at a JIS Think Tank today (October 27), at the JIS Head Office in Kingston.
Education

Support for Teacher Training Institutions

Ten Government-funded teacher-training institutions (TTIs) have been receiving well-needed support through the Japan-funded Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Technical Cooperation, since 2018. This project is valued at US$260,000 (approximately J$40,000,000). Projects done under this programme to date are internal quality assurance standards developed and implemented in all 10 TTIs; quality assurance officers trained; procurement of tablets to support online instruction; outfitting...
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Workmen lay asphalt at a section of the Lagoon View Walk roadway in St. James.
Works / Construction

NWA Repairing Lagoon View Walk Road

The National Works Agency (NWA) is now in the final stages of repairing the Lagoon View Walk road in Bogue Heights, St. James. In an interview with JIS News, Community Relations Officer at the NWA western office, Janel Ricketts, said that the project is being undertaken at a cost of $28 million and is being executed under the Maintenance of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces an extension of coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures during a digital press conference on October 28.
Coronavirus

PM Announces Extended COVID-19 Measures to November 30

The Government has extended several coronavirus (COVID 19) containment measures until November 30. These include restrictions on funeral services and parties; the stay-at-home order for persons 65 years and older; and restricted access to nursing homes, hospitals and infirmaries. Addressing a digital press conference on October 28, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the ban on funeral...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre on Wednesday (October 28)
Health & Wellness

Two Nursing Homes Closed

Two nursing homes, one in Manchester and another in Hanover, which have breached the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, have been ordered closed by the health authorities. This was noted by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon.Christopher Tufton, at a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Thursday (October 28). The two...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. (FILE)
Energy

New Electricity Regulations Approved By The House

New electricity regulations, which aim to digitise, modernise and transform the electrical inspection process, were approved by the House of Representatives during its sitting on Tuesday (October 27). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who piloted the Regulations, noted that it also seeks to increase regulatory efficiency in relation to electricians. He pointed out that through the...
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