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More E-Participation Apps To Be Rolled Out
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that more e-participation software applications (apps) will be rolled out this fiscal year. The apps …
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65,000 Tablet Computers For Teachers And Students This Fiscal Year
The distribution of 65,000 tablet computers to teachers and students will be completed in this fiscal year, says Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. …
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Tablets Of Teachers Programme Rolls Out Tuesday
The ‘Tablets for Teachers’ programme rolls out on Tuesday (July 7) with the distribution of devices to educators at the Hope Valley Experimental School, located …
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ST&I Policy To Address Internet Access – Technology Minister
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) policy will address issues within the technology sector, such …
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40 HOPE Interns To Assist Technology Ministry’s Digitisation Programme
The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology’s digitisation programme has been strengthened with the addition of 40 young people, who will assist in the digital …
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ST&I Policy Will Be Critical To COVID-19 Recovery – Minister Williams
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will play a critical role as the country recovers …
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Gov’t Implementing National Public Key Infrastructure Project
The Government has commenced implementation of the National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) project, which will enable individuals and entities to utilize e-signatures to transact business …
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RGD To Introduce Online Birth Certificate Application Services
Jamaicans locally and overseas will soon be able to apply online to the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) for birth certificates. Minister of Science, Energy and …
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Consultation On ST&I Green Paper Begins
The first of a two-day virtual public consultation on the National Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Green Paper was held on Thursday (June 25). The …
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Technology Entities Donate Tablets For Children Of Sanitation Workers
Twenty new Geo-X tablet computers have been handed over to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for the children of sanitation workers, to aid …
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Virtual Public Consultations On Science, Technology And Innovation Policy June 25 & 30
The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) will start public consultations on the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy, through a series of virtual …
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Get the Facts – Understanding the Data Protection Bill
The Data Protection Bill was passed in The House of Representatives on May 19, 2020. The Bill seeks to safeguard the privacy of individuals, by …
Get the Facts
MyGovJM To Be Piloted Shortly
The pilot of the technology framework ‘MyGovJM’, which is designed to connect citizens with Government and provide a voice for the people, will be launched …
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Gov’t To Undertake $220-Million House-Wiring Project
The Government will commence a $220-million house-wiring project in select constituencies during this fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, …
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Technology Minister Commends National Commercial Bank
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the National Commercial Bank (NCB) for helping to build the innovative capacity of citizens …
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Sectoral Presentation 2020/2021 by The Hon. Fayval Williams, MP
Mr. Speaker; Until 1954, (only 8 years before Jamaica’s independence) most people believed that a human being was incapable of running a mile in less …
Speeches
RGD Working To Increase Number Of Clients Accessing Services Online
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is working to increase the number of clients accessing its online services from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. …
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Data Protection Bill Passed in the Senate
The Data Protection Act, 2020, which seeks to safeguard the privacy and personal information of Jamaicans, was passed in the Senate on Friday (June 12). The …
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40,000 Tablet Computers For Needy Students
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says 40,000 tablet computers will shortly be distributed to needy students …
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Digicel Foundation Donates 1,000 Tablets For Students
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has lauded the Digicel Foundation for responding to the education needs …
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