JTI Reaches More Jamaicans Online
The Justice Training Institute (JTI) has reached more Jamaicans through the offering of classes online. Since last year, the Institute has been using the virtual …
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Government Begins Onboarding Of Schools To Fibre Infrastructure
The Government has started the on-boarding of 360 schools that are in close proximity to its fibre infrastructure. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, …
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40 Tablets For Grateful Hill Primary
The Grateful Hill Primary School in St. Catherine has 40 tablet computers and $200,000 worth of bursaries for needy students, compliments of past student Unique …
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e-Learning Jamaica Invites Partnerships To Infuse ICTs In Public Sector
e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM) is inviting public sector entities to utilise its services to procure and infuse information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their …
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e-Learning Encouraging Students To Care For Devices
e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM) is encouraging students who received tablets under the Government’s Tablets in School Programme and the Own Your Own Device Initiative, to …
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Work to Start Soon on GovNet Platform
Work is soon to get underway to build out a broadband network for the public sector called GovNet. GovNet is the platform that will provide …
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STI Agenda Continues To Advance
The country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) agenda continues to advance through the application of scientific knowledge and technological innovation across various sectors. As contained …
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Coding Programme for Youths off to a Good Start
Budding coder, Jevon Josephs, harbours the ambitious aspiration of becoming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jamaica’s next successful Software Development Company. At just 22 …
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COVID-19 Provides Opportunity To Capitalise On ICT – Education Minister
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created opportunities for the education system to capitalise on …
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Another 50 Students To Be Trained In Coding
Another 50 students will participate in the Coding in Schools Pilot programme being undertaken by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The training for …
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Technology Innovators To Feature On Let’s Connect At 6:00 p.m.
Using technology to drive Jamaica’s development will take centre stage at the upcoming monthly town hall meeting with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey …
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Energy Minister promises greater support for tanker drivers
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz has committed greater efforts to support the improvement of employment benefits for the island’s tanker drivers. …
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Traffic Ticketing System To Update Payment Records In Real Time
The Traffic Ticketing System will soon be able to update payment and warrant records in real time, following technological support from the Ministry of Science, …
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USF Supports Upgrading Of ICT In Justice System
The establishment of a videoconferencing system and other technologies to improve the justice system is being funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF …
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Gov’t Levering Technology To Improve Student Achievement
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the Government is levering the use of technology in the education system in order …
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More Jamaicans Benefiting From Internet At CAPs
More Jamaicans are benefiting from Internet access this year, following the Government’s establishment of five new Community Access Points (CAPs) across the island. The CAPs, …
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196 Public Schools To Be Connected To Broadband Network In September Term
The connection of 196 public schools to the existing islandwide broadband network to enable access to high-speed Internet is expected to be completed in the …
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Broadband Initiative To Be Designated National Development Project
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is seeking to have the National Broadband Initiative designated as a national development project …
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Cabinet Approves Granting Of Licence To Third Telecoms Provider
Additional mobile telecommunication services are to be provided for the country, following Cabinet’s approval for a third service provider, Rock Mobile, to be granted a …
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USF To Fund Build Out Of GovNet Infrastructure
The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be providing funding support for the expansion of the GovNet infrastructure that will link government ministries, departments and agencies …
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