Two St. Ann Communities Benefit from Free Wi-Fi
Brown’s Town and Windsor, St. Ann, had the launch of free public Wi-Fi under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi Initiative on Friday (August …
Free Wi-Fi for Residents of Whithorn in Westmoreland
Residents of Whithorn in Westmoreland Central now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot that was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) under …
Darliston Gets Free Public Wi-Fi
Darliston in Westmoreland is the latest community to benefit from free public Internet service under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi Programme. The secured …
Incorporation of Technology in Teaching and Learning Permanent – Minister
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the incorporation of technology in the teaching and learning process will remain a permanent component of …
Computer Science and IT Teachers to Be Trained Under Coding in Schools Project
The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Amber Group, continues the Train the Teachers Initiative, under the Coding in Schools Programme. Hundreds …
Free Wi-Fi for Farm Heights and Canterbury
Farm Heights and Canterbury in St. James have been provided with free, public Wi-Fi, under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi Programme. The secured …
Point Hill Residents Get Free Wi-Fi
Residents in the St. Catherine community of Point Hill now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). …
Jamaica Post Continues to Modernise Locations
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) continues to modernise the country’s postal service, under a new renovation and maintenance strategy. This includes painting jobs …
Technology Driving Gains in Birth Registration Process
Technology is contributing significantly to the impressive gains made in the birth registration process at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), even though there have been …
Innovators Urged to Make Greater Use of Country’s Natural Resources
Local innovators are being urged to utlilise more of the country’s natural resources to create products, equipment, and tools that contribute to national development. Executive …
Gov’t Lowers Duty on Electric Vehicles
The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent, and purchasers of those vehicles will not have …
Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets
The Government is moving to introduce the use of electronic warrants, which will be issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy …
JPS Training Persons in Electric Vehicle Services
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on an ‘eDrive’ initiative aimed at equipping persons with in-demand skills …
Jamaica Steps into NextGen TV
Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says he is pleased that Jamaica has become …
Christiana Celebrates Wi-Fi Hotspot
The community of Christiana in Manchester has celebrated the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot. This is one of several being installed by the …
Nominations Open for 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology
Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology. The award acknowledges scientific achievements and encourages creativity and innovation. The nomination …
RGD Making Use of Technology to Enhance Service Delivery
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is continually modernising its operations to provide more efficient services to customers while also fostering a productive environment for its …
GER Aims to Improve Jamaica’s Competitive Index Ranking
The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is looking to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness index ranking within a year. Acting Chief Electrical Regulator of the GER, Seymour …
NCST Renews Calls for Applications for National Innovation Competition
The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) has renewed calls for the submission of applications for the National Innovation Competition. With a fast-approaching deadline …