Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has expressed strong satisfaction with the preparedness demonstrated by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and the island’s telecommunications providers, as the country braces for the potential impact of Hurricane Melissa, now classified as a powerful Category Four cyclone. Speaking during Sunday’s (October 26) joint virtual utility media briefing, Minister Vaz...

Vice President and General Manager for Flow Jamaica, Stephen Price, says that 771 of 778 Flow sites island-wide are up and fully operational, as the company stands at high alert ahead of the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Mr. Price, who was speaking during a joint utility media briefing on Sunday (Oct. 25) at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Head...

Jamaica’s two main telecommunications providers – Flow and Digicel – have activated their emergency response centres as the country prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa. “Flow Jamaica has fully activated its crisis management system with support from local and regional teams. Power resilience has been strengthened with more than 61 per cent of mobile sites now having backed up power and...

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has fully activated its command centres in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa and placed overseas line crews on standby to support disaster response efforts, if required. Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while speaking during a special briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House on...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch has received a major boost to its digital infrastructure, following the recent donation of 10 laptops and two desktop computers by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The new equipment is expected to significantly enhance the Branch’s ability to manage patient records electronically, improve internal communication, and support data-driven decision-making across departments. Ultimately,...

Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann has a new smart room, equipped with technology devices to create a more interactive and modern learning environment for students. The state-of-the-art facility, which is a gift from Digicel Foundation, includes tools like smart boards, tablets and laptops. A bright symbol of innovation, it is designed to incorporate digital tools and interactive technologies...

Visitors to the Kingston Waterfront and business establishments in the area can now surf, stream, and stay connected for free, thanks to the official launch of a new public Wi-Fi facility by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Stretching from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to the Craft Market, the high-speed hotspot is part of the Connect JA Public Wi-Fi Programme,...