Students From 30 High Schools To Compete In Robotics Contest
Students from approximately 30 secondary schools across the island will show off their innovations in robotics and vie for attractive prizes in the second staging …
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Persons Encouraged To Use The Transport Ministry’s ‘Drive Safe’ Mobile App
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, is encouraging the public to utilize the Ministry’s recently launched ‘Drive Safe’ mobile application (app) to report motorists …
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SRC To Conduct Conversations In Science Series
The Scientific Research Council (SRC), as part of its 60th anniversary commemoration, will be staging its ‘Conversations in Science’ series, and is inviting secondary and …
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USF Stages Pre-Valentine’s Day Blood Drive Friday
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is encouraging persons to participate in its pre-Valentine’s Day blood drive, scheduled to take place on Friday (February 7), at …
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MDAs Urged To Cooperate With eGov Jamaica’s Data-Gathering Exercise
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to cooperate with the data-gathering activities being undertaken by …
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eGov Jamaica Prepares For Transition
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, says preparation by the agency to transition into its role as the Information and Communications Technology …
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Digital Content Being Developed To Train JCF Members Remotely
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says digital content is being developed to enable members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to train remotely. …
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JCF Boosting Connectivity
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is improving connectivity among police stations in the fight against crime. Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says the …
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Strategic Investment Needed in Electric Mobility – Minister Williams
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says strategic investment is needed to advance Electric Mobility (e-mobility) in Jamaica as a path towards …
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Electric Mobility Framework Completed
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has completed the electric mobility strategic framework, which will inform the electric vehicle policy for the public transportation sector. Principal …
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Data Protection Bill For Parliament Soon
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Data Protection Bill, now before a Joint Select Committee of Parliament, is expected to go …
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E-Passports Part Of Transformation At PICA
Jamaicans are on the cusp of receiving electronic passports (e-passports), as part of the transformation process taking place at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency …
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New National Project Launched Under NIDS
A new National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) project has been launched by the Government under the National Identification System (NIDS) programme. The launch took place …
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Government To Roll Out Free Wi-Fi In Sam Sharpe Square January 24
The Government will be rolling out free secured Internet access (Wi-Fi) in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, January 24. Mayor of …
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Data Protection Bill for Parliament Soon
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Data Protection Bill, now before a Joint Select Committee of Parliament, is expected to go …
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Jamaica Ready for IMO Sulphur Cap
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica says Jamaica is ready for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) regulations for the 2020 Global Sulphur Limit, …
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Government Committed To Shifting From Heavy Fuels To Renewables
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to transitioning away from fuels that are not environmentally-friendly to using …
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Technology Will Help To Reduce Indiscipline On The Roads – Chuck
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the increased use of technology by the Government will help to reduce the level of indiscipline witnessed on …
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Transport Ministry Launches App To Expose Unruly Drivers
The Ministry of Transport and Mining has officially launched a new mobile app called Drive Safe, which is a reporting mechanism that allows members of …
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New Mobile App To Help Motorists Decide When Buying Gas
Consumers can now see the cost of petrol at gas stations in Jamaica with the use of a new mobile app, launched by the Consumer …
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