PM Holness Hails Estonia’s Digital Economy
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica can model Estonia’s steps toward becoming fully digitalized. The Prime Minister said there are many positive lessons that Jamaica …
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Gov’t to Craft Electric Vehicle Policy
The Government is to place major focus on the development of an electric vehicle policy, which will create an enabling environment for the use of …
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More than 2,000 Youth to Benefit Under Animation Project
More than 2,000 young persons are to benefit from training opportunities under the Youth Employment in Digital and Animation Industries Project in the upcoming fiscal …
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JCF to Get Telecommunications Equipment
A sum of $2.99 billion will be spent by the Government in the new fiscal year to enhance the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) use of …
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Postal System to be Upgraded
The Government has allocated $35.872 million to a project to increase Jamaica Post’s ability to control and improve mail processing and handling. This is outlined …
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PM Says Region Must Guard Against Terrorism and Cybercrimes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says terrorism and cybercrimes are two of the emerging threats that the Caribbean region has to guard against …
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Innovators to Receive Support to Commercialise Ideas
The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) and the Scientific Research Council (SRC) are galvanising their resources to help local innovators develop their ideas for …
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US$68 Million for Implementation of NIDS
The total budget for implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) is US$68 million, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said that …
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Cabinet Approves Full Roll-Out of Tablets in Schools Programme
Cabinet has approved the full roll-out of the Tablets in Schools Programme in 1,106 educational institutions and a pilot ‘Bring Your Own Device’ initiative in …
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Be Careful While Shopping Online During the Festive Season
Head of the Cyber Incidence Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, is calling on Jamaicans to make an extra effort this year to protect their …
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Universal Service Fund Donates Devices to Help At-Risk Youth
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has purchased new devices for the Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and …
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Minister Says Advancement in ICT Levelling Playfield for Youth
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says advancement in information and communications technology (ICT) has been levelling the playfield, where the most vulnerable …
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Gov’t Boosting Internet Access in Primary Schools and Early Childhood Institutions
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced plans by the Ministry to boost Internet access in primary schools and …
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Bring Ideas to Science and Technology Commission
Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, is encouraging Jamaicans to come forward with their innovative ideas. “Many …
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Adequate Internet Access for All Schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues to work with e-Learning Jamaica Company and the Universal Service Fund (USF), through the Tablets in Schools …
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Science Technology and Innovation Policy to be Available for Public Consultations within Weeks
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Science and Technology Ministry, Wahkeen Murray, says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will be available for public consultation …
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More Entities Utilising Geospatial Technologies
Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) logistics student, Nahjae Nunes, says more organisations are utilising geospatial technologies to enhance their operations and customer service delivery. Geospatial technologies …
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National Science and Technology Conference And Expo November 19 & 20, 2018
The public is being invited to the 5th Biennial National Science and Technology Conference and Exposition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel from November 19 to …
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CCTV Cameras Installed at Hanover Infirmary
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed at the Hanover Infirmary as part of safety and security enhancement measures. Minister of Local Government and Community …
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LA County Develops New Digital Voting System
The Los Angeles (LA) County Registrar-Recorder’s Office in California has created a new voting system, to be implemented in 2020, which could influence a change …
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