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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).

Digital Transformation Being Advanced

The Government remains resolute in transforming Jamaica into a digital society, ensuring that a unique digital identity is available to every citizen, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. He was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of...
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, addresses the launch of National Career Awareness Week 2025 at the Meadowbrook United Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (February 9).
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, addresses the launch of National Career Awareness Week 2025 at the Meadowbrook United Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (February 9).

Gov’t Preparing Students to Compete in Technology-Driven World
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Technology at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Leonardo Brown (left), greets students after delivering a public lecture on the topic ‘The Internet Never Forgets – Manage Your Digital Footprints’. The lecture was conducted during the launch of Digicel Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme at the University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 11). The programme, which was launched on Safer Internet Day, is slated to run for one year and is aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Technology at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Leonardo Brown (left), greets students after delivering a public lecture on the topic ‘The Internet Never Forgets – Manage Your Digital Footprints’. The lecture was conducted during the launch of Digicel Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme at the University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 11). The programme, which was launched on Safer Internet Day, is slated to run for one year and is aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society.

Digicel Foundation Launches SIT Programme to Promote Online Safety
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on February 11.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on February 11.

Expansion of CCTV Cameras Continues
Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North, Gary Nicholson.
Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North, Gary Nicholson.

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Principal Director of Science in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport, Dr. Natwaine Gardner, addresses the inaugural STEM Exposition 2025 at the Bethlehem Moravian College in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on Thursday, February 6.
EnergyScienceTechnology

Nuclear Technology Being Utilised to Enhance Shelf Life of Produce

The Government of Jamaica is actively employing nuclear technology to enhance the shelf life of agricultural produce such as ginger, coffee, and pimento. Principal Director of Science in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport, Dr. Natwaine Gardner, in making the disclosure, said that the objective is to reduce spoilage, increase the longevity of the produce and generate greater...
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Chief Executive Officer for the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, delivers remarks during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Dalvey, St. Thomas, on Thursday (February 6).
CommunityTechnology

Community Wi-Fi Service Launched in Dalvey, St. Thomas

The more than 4,000 residents of Dalvey in St. Thomas can now access free and safe community Wi-Fi to improve their quality of life, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The Wi-Fi hotspot was launched in Dalvey square on Thursday (February 6), bringing the total number of communities benefiting from this USF initiative to well over 320. Newly minted...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), and Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey (third right), share a photo opportunity with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), and the Principals of schools that will be receiving buses under Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The Principals are (from left) Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans; Port Antonio Primary School, Kennecha Davis-Williams; and Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony on Wednesday (February 5) at the Education Ministry in Kingston.
EducationForeign AffairsTechnology

Gov’t of Japan Providing School Buses for Three Institutions

Three schools in rural Jamaica have expressed gratitude to the Japanese Embassy, following the signing of grant agreements on Wednesday (February 5) to purchase much-needed school buses. The funds, totalling $28.8 million, will facilitate the acquisition of two 29-seater Toyota Coaster buses and one 15-seater bus for the institutions under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The beneficiaries...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).
LabourSkillsSocial SecurityTechnology

Minister Charles Jr. Lauds Senior Citizens Participating in NCSC Digital Literacy Course

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded senior citizens enrolling in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course as inspirations for other persons in their age group. He was speaking on Thursday (February 6) during a visit to the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston where the course is taught twice weekly to 40 persons...
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EducationForeign AffairsTechnology

Three Schools to Get Buses from Japan

The Embassy of Japan has signed three grant contracts amounting to $28.8 million, to purchase school buses for Rest Primary and Infant and Bustamante High Schools in Clarendon, and Port Antonio Primary School in Portland. Two 29-seater Toyota Coaster buses and one 15-seater bus will be purchased with the money, under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second row, fourth from right), and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang (seated second row, fourth from left), are surrounded by members of the Chinese community and students and staff from Albion Primary and Mount Salem Primary and Infant schools in St. James. Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of 11 tablets to the schools by the Jamaica China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Monday, February 3.
EducationForeign AffairsTechnology

Chinese Community Donates 11 Tablets to Two Primary Schools in Montego Bay

Albion Primary and Mount Salem Primary and Infant schools in St. James have received a donation of tablet computers from the Chinese community in Jamaica. Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, made the presentations on Monday (February 3), on behalf of the Jamaica China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentTechnology

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets Computers from USF

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers, and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), valued at more than $5.5 million. The items will be distributed to fire stations islandwide and will play a critical role in improving the agency’s service delivery. Addressing the official handover ceremony on Tuesday (January 4), at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters,...
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