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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), in discussion with Retail Coordinator, Kingston Bookshop, Tashana Johnson (left), during the fourth staging of the National Cyber Security Conference at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona on November 29. At centre is Director of the Mona Information and Communication Technology Policy Centre, at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Hopeton Dunn. The two-day conference examined issues related to cybersecurity and mobile money; countering cybercrime; protecting telecommunication services; banking and e-Government; cyberthreats to online banking; and building citizen awareness.

Gov’t to Provide More Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

In a drive to facilitate greater Internet access to Jamaicans, the Government will continue to roll out free secured Wi-Fi hotspots in popular public places across the island. The initiative is being made possible through the Universal Service Fund (USF),...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the 12th Inter-American Network on Government Procurement (INGP) conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 29.

State Minister Emphasises Importance of Public Procurement

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the fourth staging of the National Cyber Security Conference at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on November 29. The two-day conference examined issues related to cybersecurity and mobile money; countering cybercrime; protecting telecommunication services; banking and e-Government; cyberthreats to online banking; and building citizen awareness.

Gov’t to Strengthen Legislation to Protect Personal Information in Cyberspace

Brazilian Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos den Hartog.

Jamaicans Could be Trained Aboard Brazilian Navy Ship

Prime Minister, the Most Hon.Andrew Holness, signs the condolence book for the late former Cuban President, Fidel Castro Ruz, at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, on Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, today (November 29).

PHOTOS: PM Holness Signs Condolence Book for Late Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro

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9 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Labour Party Wins Local Government Elections

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has won the Local Government Elections, which were held on Monday (November 28). Preliminary results indicate that the JLP won nine of the Municipal Corporations, while the People’s National Party (PNP) won three. There was a tie in St. Thomas, with both parties taking five divisions. The Corporations won by the JLP include Kingston...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister to Attend Official Private Mass for Former Cuban President Fidel Castro in Cuba Today

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will lead a Jamaican delegation this afternoon to attend the official private mass for foreign dignitaries for the former President of the Republic of Cuba, Fidel Castro Ruz. The mass will begin at seven this evening at the Jose Marti Revolution Square in the capital, Havana. The members of the Jamaican delegation include, Speaker of the...

9 years ago Tourism

Bartlett to be Presented with WTA World’s Leading Personality Award

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be presented with the World’s Leading Personality award for Outstanding Services to Travel at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) to be held in the Maldives, Southern Asia on December 2. An elated Mr. Bartlett, who will leave the island on November 30 for the function, told JIS News that he is truly...

Patient at the Black River Hospital, Lois Taylor, sits in one of 20 wheelchairs donated to the hospital, while Chief Executive Officer of the facility, Diana Brown-Miller (left) and Tankweld

9 years ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

20 Wheelchairs Donated to Black River Hospital

There were a lot of happy faces and expressions of gratitude at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth on November 25, where 20 wheelchairs were presented to the management and staff at the facility. The donation was made possible through collaboration between Chairman of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) South Coast Chapter, Jason Henzell and Tankweld Metals....

Director of the Mona Information and Communication Technology Policy Centre at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Hopeton Dunn, addresses the opening of the fourth National Cyber Security Conference at the Regional Headquarters, UWI, on November 28.

9 years ago Technology

Take Precautions when Conducting Mobile Money Transactions

Persons utilising their cell phones to conduct money transactions, including banking, paying bills and purchasing goods and services, are being urged to take greater precautions. Director of the Mona Information and Communication Technology Policy Centre, at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Hopeton Dunn, said persons using the mobile Internet are less inclined to...

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

9 years ago Education

Education Minister Reiterates Position on School Fees

Education, Youth and information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has reiterated the Government’s position that no student must be turned away from school because of non-payment of fees. Addressing the ninth annual conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), held at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann on Saturday (November 26), Minister Reid said the Administration...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses the 9th annual conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), held at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann, on November 26.

9 years ago Education

Every Child will be Given Appropriate Attention – Education Minister

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government will ensure that every child who enters the education system is given the kind of attention to maximise their potential. Addressing the ninth Annual Conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann on November 26, the Minister said...