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Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund, Dana DeCordova Denton.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Apply for USF ICT Education Grant by July 17

Jamaicans seeking financial assistance to pursue studies and professional development in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and other digital-related fields have until Friday, July 17, to apply for grants under the Universal Service Fund (USF) ICT Education Grant Programme. The...

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (centre, front row) is joined by First Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz (fifth right, front row); Director and Representative, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (fourth right, front row), and other stakeholders during a workshop on 'Artificial Intelligence (AI), Online Safety, and Technology‑Facilitated Gender‑Based Violence', at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 29).

UNESCO Launches Caribbean Report on AI and Gender-Based Violence

Divisional Manager for Process Development at the Scientific Research Council, Arlando Dunkley.

SRC Offers Wide Range of Environmental Solutions

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Government to Develop New Cybersecurity Law

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), is joined by Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (left), and Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Jay Wang, in displaying the signed contract for Jamaica's first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school at the Greater Bernard Lodge Development area in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine. The signing took place on Thursday (June 25), at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

$3.7-billion Contract Signed for Steam Academy at Bernard Lodge

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

3 weeks ago CommunityFinance & Public ServiceSocial SecurityTechnology

JCPD Urges Persons With Disabilities to Use ‘I Am Able’ App

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is encouraging individuals with disabilities across the island to utilise the I Am Able – My JCPD mobile app. Launched in July 2025, the app is available on the Google Play Store and allows users to register with the Council as well as access a range of benefits and services. Executive Director,...

Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, delivers remarks during a plenary session titled ‘Harnessing Diaspora Talent to Build Jamaica’s AI and Digital Future’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

3 weeks ago Office of the Prime MinisterScienceTechnology

Gov’t Exploring Data Embassy to Safeguard Digital Assets

The Government is exploring the establishment of a data embassy to bolster the protection, resilience, and sovereignty of Jamaica’s digital information in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, outlined the initiative during a plenary...

3 weeks ago Jamaican DiasporaOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

GAINS Programme to Create Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups

The Government is seeking to use artificial intelligence (AI) training as a tool to create new opportunities for vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, mothers and senior citizens. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to the Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the Government Artificial...

Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force and Deputy Chair of the Technology Recovery and Resilience Task Force, Christopher Reckord, addresses a plenary session on ‘Harnessing Diaspora Talent to Build Jamaica

3 weeks ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryTechnology

Technology Task Force Restores Connectivity to Hundreds of Schools

Hundreds of schools affected by Hurricane Melissa have been reconnected and provided with technological support through ongoing recovery initiatives being coordinated under the Office of the Prime Minister. Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force and Deputy Chair of the Technology Recovery and Resilience Task Force, Christopher Reckord, highlighted the progress during a plenary session on ‘Harnessing Diaspora...

Trevor Forrest (right), Senior Advisor to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point during a plenary session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (June 17). Also participating in the discussion is Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force and Deputy Chair of the Caribbean AI Task Force, Chris Reckord.

4 weeks ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaTechnology

Gov’t Digital Push to Benefit Jamaicans Overseas

Improving the ease with which Jamaicans overseas can access services and conduct business with their homeland is a key objective of the Government’s digital transformation efforts. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, underscored the importance of building local...

Trevor Forrest (right), Senior Advisor to the Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point during a plenary session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (June 17). Also participating in the discussion is Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force and Deputy Chair of the Caribbean AI Task Force, Chris Reckord.

4 weeks ago Jamaican DiasporaTechnology

Government Workers to Receive Mandatory Training in AI

Government workers are to receive mandatory training in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to improve public-sector efficiency and modernise service delivery. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to the Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, outlined the initiative during a plenary session on...

Westmoreland residents flock to the Universal Service Fund (USF) booth during the agency

4 weeks ago Technology

USF Restores Westmoreland’s 19 Wi-Fi Sites

Residents across Westmoreland are once again benefiting from free public internet access, following the restoration and upgrade of the 19 Wi-Fi sites by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The achievement was highlighted during the USF’s ‘Connec Di West’ Road Tour stop at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar recently, where stakeholders were updated on efforts to...