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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2021/22 Sectoral Presentation by The Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology at Gordon House on May 18, 2021
Acknowledgements Madam Speaker: Let me first of all give honour and glory to Almighty God, the Creator of all things. Great is His faithfulness and …
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ICT Upgrading At Abilities Foundation
The Abilities Foundation has benefited from information and communications technology (ICT) upgrading through support from the Universal Service Fund (USF). He informed that the project …
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Minister Vaz Commissions First Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, on Friday (May 7), officially commissioned into service, Jamaica’s first public electric vehicle charging facility at the …
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Universal Service Fund Encourages Responsible Use Of Public Wi-Fi Hot Spots
As the Universal Service Fund continues to roll-out free Wi-Fi across the country it is reminding users to connect with care. To date, the Agency …
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Student Attendance Registration App Being Developed
A student attendance registration application is to be developed to collect information in real time about school attendance. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval …
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SRC to Establish Pilot Plant to Produce Cosmetic Products
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is to establish a pilot plant for the production of personal care and cosmetic products, new Executive Director, Dr. Charah …
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Digital Currency Will Be A Game Changer – Minister Clarke
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says digital currency will be a game changer for Jamaica, as it will …
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PHOTOS: Minister Daryl Vaz Attends Digicel 20th Anniversary Church Service
Jamaica Energy Partners Group Provides More Tablets For Teachers, Students
The island’s largest Independent Power Provider (IPP), Jamaica Energy Partners Group, is proud to announce that fifty-nine more students/teachers residing in St Catherine, Western and …
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Stakeholder Participants Thankful for E-Commerce National Delivery System
Entrepreneurs who are now a part of the pilot phase of the E-Commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) programme, which kicked off in Portmore, St. Catherine …
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Positive Stakeholder Response to E-Commerce National Delivery System
Chairman of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) Innovation and Digital Transformation Committee, Christopher Reckord, says close to 500 persons registered for the first …
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Hundreds Benefited From ENDS Pilot Project in Portmore
Chairman, Innovation and Digital Transformation Committee, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Christopher Reckord, says the E-Commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) had close to 500 …
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