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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (left), presents a computer to Chairman of the Paul Bogle Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Marcel Clarke (second left), during a handover ceremony at the institution’s campus in Lyssons, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (September 30). The USF donated 30 computers, a Starlink device and a printer to the institution. Also pictured are (from third left), Programmes Manager, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dainty-Ann Thomas Green; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Yvonne Rose-Marie Shaw; Community Training Intervention (CTI) Officer, HEART/NSTA Trust, Denise Treasure; Centre Manager, Paul Bogle VTI, Reverend Harold White; Parish Manager, St. Thomas, HEART/NSTA Trust, Natasha Frazer; and Treasurer, Paul Bogle VTI, Cordinal Beckford.

USF Hands Over Computers to Paul Bogle VTI

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has provided 30 desktop computers, a Starlink unit and a printer, valued at approximately $9 million, to the Paul Bogle Vocational Training Institute (VTI) in Lyssons, St. Thomas. The equipment was handed over during a...

Principal, Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Iyeke Erharuyi (centre), accepts a colour laser printer from Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova-Denton, during a handover ceremony held at the school in Kingston on September 24. Looking on is Administrator at the school, Lieutenant Colonel Pauline King. The handover ceremony marked the USF's follow-through on commitments made during its Labour Day visit to the school in May, when the team carried out improvement projects and identified opportunities to further support the school’s digital access needs.

USF Donates Printer, Restores Wi-fi at Salvation Army School for the Blind (PHOTOS)

Principal, Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Iyeke Erharuyi (fourth left) along with Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova-Denton (fifth left) unveil a sign, signalling the restoration of WI-FI, at the school, during a ceremony held on September 24. Looking on is Administrator, Lieutenant Colonel Pauline King (right) and stakeholders. The school also received a colour printer. It marked the Fund’s follow-through on commitments made during its Labour Day visit to the school in May, when the USF team carried out improvement projects and identified opportunities to further support the school’s digital access needs.

PHOTOS: USF Donates Items to Salvation Army School for the Blind

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Cordel Green.

AI Issues to Be Discussed at Virtual Conference Sept. 28

Interim Divisional Manager for the Information Services Division at the Scientific Research Council, Carlinton Burrell, says individuals should focus on learning to work with artificial intelligence (AI), rather than fearing it will replace jobs.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Upskill for the AI Era

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Network Infrastructure competitors from various countries participate in a familiarisation session at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China on Monday (September 21), in preparation for the official start of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

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PHOTOS: Familiarisation Session for ICT Network Infrastructure Competitors

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Network Infrastructure competitors from various countries participate in a familiarisation session at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China on Monday (September 21), in preparation for the official start of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee, says approximately 2,000 laptops have already been delivered to schools since the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year, while a further 2,500 devices are being procured for distribution.

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e-LJAM Provides Laptops to Strengthen CAD Training in High Schools

e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) is providing 4,500 laptops this academic year to strengthen computer-aided design (CAD) training in high schools and better prepare students for technical careers. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, said approximately 2,000 laptops have already been delivered to schools, while a further 2,500 devices are being procured. He explained that the devices are specifically intended...

Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.

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Technology Offerings In Schools Expanded By e-LJam

Technology offerings in schools are being expanded by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), to include laptops, interactive panels, connectivity and solar power, as part of efforts to strengthen teaching and learning. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, said the Tablet in Schools programme remains intact; however, the organisation’s support has evolved to encompass a wider suite of technological tools to...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, addresses stakeholders ahead of a Ministerial tour of the SRC’s headquarters in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (September 15).

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SRC Reviewing Strategic Direction

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says the agency is reviewing its strategic direction. “We are developing the strategic priority to lead us into the next three to five years. Our ambition is for the SRC to increasingly become the institution to which the Government, industry, and society turn when there's a national challenge requiring...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (centre), and 2026 beneficiaries of the USF Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Education Grant Programme, Rahemme Samuels (left) and Djanae Jonas, affix their signatures to contracts during Tuesday

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USF Awards $3M in Grants to 12 ICT Students

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded grants totalling $3 million to 12 Jamaican students pursuing tertiary studies and professional development in information and communications technology (ICT) and related digital fields. The 2026 beneficiaries of the USF ICT Education Grant Programme signed their contracts during a ceremony held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Resource Centre in Kingston on...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson (second left, seated), and President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Dr. Balvin Thorpe (second right, seated), affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the SRC and the JIE during Monday

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SRC, JIE Sign MOU to Advance Innovation and STEM

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) and the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing national development through innovation, entrepreneurship, disaster resilience, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Among the key initiatives is the National STEM Visibility Series, which will comprise monthly sessions focused on renewable energy, water systems,...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, says the organisation’s investments are intended to equip Jamaicans with the tools and opportunities needed to participate in an increasingly digital society.

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Young People Encouraged to Leverage Technology to Develop Innovative Solutions

More young Jamaicans are being encouraged to leverage technology to develop innovative solutions, contribute to national development, and become creators rather than merely consumers of digital content. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, said the organisation’s investments are intended to equip Jamaicans with the tools and opportunities needed to participate in an increasingly digital...