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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), uses his phone to access the newly commissioned WiFi hotspot at Devon House on Friday (October 28). He is joined by (from left) Acting CEO of Universal Service Fund (USF), Everold Simms; Director of Sales of Government, Enterprise and IT Solutions at C&W Business, Carol Robertson; Executive Director of Devon House, Janette Taylor; and Chairman of USF, Robert Lawrence. The hotspot was set up by USF, as the first in a series of public sites that will be provided with free Internet access.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), uses his phone to access the newly commissioned WiFi hotspot at Devon House on Friday (October 28). He is joined by (from left) Acting CEO of Universal Service Fund (USF), Everold Simms; Director of Sales of Government, Enterprise and IT Solutions at C&W Business, Carol Robertson; Executive Director of Devon House, Janette Taylor; and Chairman of USF, Robert Lawrence. The hotspot was set up by USF, as the first in a series of public sites that will be provided with free Internet access.

Wi-fi Now at Devon House

Patrons at the popular heritage site and hangout Devon House are now able to access free Wi-Fi hotspot when they use the venue. This has been made possible through the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry of...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), congratulates Jefferson Davis (left), who was awarded for long and dedicated service to land surveying education at the Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica’s (LSAJ) annual dinner and awards function at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 28. President of the LSAJ, Valentine McCook, made the presentation.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), congratulates Jefferson Davis (left), who was awarded for long and dedicated service to land surveying education at the Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica’s (LSAJ) annual dinner and awards function at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 28. President of the LSAJ, Valentine McCook, made the presentation.

Gov’t to Simplify Subdivision Application Process – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister Names Enterprise Team for Solid Waste Management
Manager of the Falmouth Cruise Ship Terminal, Mark Hylton.
Manager of the Falmouth Cruise Ship Terminal, Mark Hylton.

Major Upgrading and Beautification for Falmouth
Group Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL), Glenworth Francis (left), shares a laugh with President, Insurance Employees Cooperative Credit Union (IECCU) Limited, Bernita Locke (centre); and General Manager, IECCU, Mark Bowen. Occasion was a recognition ceremony for 21 volunteers of the IECCU held at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew on October 29. The volunteers have collectively dedicated more than 267 years to the entity.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL), Glenworth Francis (left), shares a laugh with President, Insurance Employees Cooperative Credit Union (IECCU) Limited, Bernita Locke (centre); and General Manager, IECCU, Mark Bowen. Occasion was a recognition ceremony for 21 volunteers of the IECCU held at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew on October 29. The volunteers have collectively dedicated more than 267 years to the entity.

Credit Unions Urged to Prepare for BOJ Regulations

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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision awards banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27.
Education

Educators Encouraged to Use More Technology

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is encouraging educators in Jamaica to employ more technology in the teaching and learning process. Delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision Awards Banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27, Minister Reid said the push for the use of more...
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The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.
Education

More Funding for Early-Childhood Institutions Next Year

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says more funding and support will be provided to the early-childhood sector next year. He said that an announcement regarding “a comprehensive programme of transformation for the sector” will be made at the start of the 2017/18 fiscal year, next April. “We have to do some re-engineering and reallocation...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education

Schools Encouraged to Manage Book Rental Scheme Properly

Schools with textbook rental schemes are being encouraged to put in place appropriate procedures to properly manage the programme. The call comes from Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, in light of recent reports that challenges are surfacing at several schools offering this arrangement. Addressing journalists at a post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House on October...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the opening of Kingston Beta on October 26 at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in New Kingston, where the Techstart.online directory service and business support platform was launched.
Technology

Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups. Techstart is a free online directory service and business support platform that provides subsidised development and productivity tools to help fast-track technology-driven concepts. It also connects companies to local and international investors by submitting the company profile to...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listens to a point from Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, at the launch of Science and Technology Month held at the SRC on October 26. Science and Technology Month will be observed in November under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’.
ScienceTechnology

November is Science and Technology Month

November is being observed as National Science and Technology Month under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: Stimulus for Health, Wealth and Wellness’. The month of activities, which was launched at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on October 26, will serve to popularise and educate the public on the importance and relevance of science and technology to the development of...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses a meeting of the National Cruise Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. To the Minister’s right is Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis and to his left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.
Tourism

National Cruise Council Gets Mandate to Grow Sector

The National Cruise Council has been given the mandate of growing the local cruise-shipping industry, to ensure sustainable growth and development of the sector. The charge was given by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a meeting of the Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. Mr. Bartlett said the cruise industry is poised for growth...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accepts a token from Chief Executive Officer of IBEX Global, Robert Dechant, following an address at a ceremony to officially open the company’s offices in Portmore Pines, Portmore, St. Catherine, on October 27. The company currently employs 550 persons, with a view to increasing that number to 1,000 when the facility is complete.
Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Gov’t Working to Boost BPO Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO). He cited the recent passage of the Special Economic Zone Act as among measures to modernise policies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. He said emphasis is...
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