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Acting Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae.
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae.

USF Committed to Bridging the Digital Divide

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae, says his organisation remains steadfast in bridging Jamaica’s digital divide and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Mr. McRae said the USF’s mission is to ensure...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates Sergeant Fitzroy Rochester during Tuesday’s (November 12) graduation ceremony for the second cohort of participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Inspector Development Course, at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. A total of 99 persons participated in the course.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates Sergeant Fitzroy Rochester during Tuesday’s (November 12) graduation ceremony for the second cohort of participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Inspector Development Course, at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. A total of 99 persons participated in the course.

Gov’t Continues To Invest In New Technologies – Prime Minister Holness
Chief Executive Officer of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Keith Campbell, and PBCJ Board Chair, Rose Bennett-Cooper, view an exhibition chronicling 100 years of Jamaica’s audiovisual history at PBCJ’s South Odeon Avenue offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 12). The exhibition, which was launched on Tuesday, runs until the end of November.
Chief Executive Officer of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Keith Campbell, and PBCJ Board Chair, Rose Bennett-Cooper, view an exhibition chronicling 100 years of Jamaica’s audiovisual history at PBCJ’s South Odeon Avenue offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 12). The exhibition, which was launched on Tuesday, runs until the end of November.

PBCJ Launches Exhibition Chronicling 100 Years of Audiovisual History
Chief Executive Officer of EduHub Company Limited and Founder of TeenTechJa, Davia Bryan Campbell.
Chief Executive Officer of EduHub Company Limited and Founder of TeenTechJa, Davia Bryan Campbell.

Technology Conference Slated for November 8
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), in discussion with teachers during a graduation ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on November 3.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), in discussion with teachers during a graduation ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on November 3.

Minister Says Government Has Spent Billions on Digital Transformation in Education

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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Manager for St. Ann, Tedroy Gordon (third from left), presents a spot prize to Gibraltar All-age School student, Romonia Coore, during the Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School 4-H Club’s open day held on Thursday (Oct. 31). Looking on is Forest Technicians at the Forestry Department, Kerry Ann Newland-McLean (left) and Mackeda Coombs.
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4-H Clubs Using Technology To Attract Youth

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is actively incorporating technology in its agricultural programmes to attract more young people. “In fact, our career expos will be focusing heavily on robotics and the technology aspect of agriculture,” said 4-H Clubs Manager for St. Ann, Tedroy Gordon. He was speaking to JIS News at the Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School 4-H Club’s inaugural open day on...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Information and Skills, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the launch of National Parent Month on Friday (November 1) at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
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National Parent Month to Focus on AI

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, in collaboration with the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), on Friday (November 1), launched National Parent Month 2024 under the theme: ‘Surf Beyond the Surface’. This theme focuses on empowering parents and guardians to embrace and responsibly utilise new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in their parenting practices. The theme is bolstered...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, converses with Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, on the first day of the 31st Science and Technology Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
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Minister Calls for Greater Collaboration on Nuclear Technology

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has called for enhanced collaboration in leveraging nuclear technology to meet Jamaica’s sustainable development goals. He made the appeal on Tuesday (October 29), while speaking at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 31st Science and Technology Conference, which lasts from October 29 to November 2 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown...
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Technical Support Officer in the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Nahema Daniels-Heath (centre), displays the cashless schools ePay card during the launch at Campion College in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 29). Others (from left) are Country Corporate Client Partnership Officer, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Bank, Alwayne Cousins; Chief Executive Officer of ePay Jamaica, Havanah Llewellyn; Chairman, Norbrook Transaction Services, Khary Robinson; and Chief Executive Officer, JMMB Bank Jamaica and Group Banking Lead, Jerome Smalling.
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Cashless Schools e-Pay Card System Launched

The cashless schools e-pay card system, a digital payment solution designed for the education sector, was launched on Tuesday (October 29) during a ceremony at Campion College in St. Andrew. The system, developed by ePay Jamaica, is intended to modernise the payment experience within the school environment by facilitating seamless, secure cashless transactions for essential services, such as meals and...
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Research and Development Specialist with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project, Michelle Sherwood, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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JaSPICE Project Addressing Local Production Issues

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project is making significant strides in addressing critical issues that will drive local production of ginger, turmeric and pimento. The project, being implemented over the next five years, is geared towards revitalising the spice sector in Jamaica to meet existing export and domestic demands. Research and Development Specialist...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
ScienceTechnology

SRC Encourages Participation in Science and Technology Conference

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is encouraging participation from all sectors during its 31st Science and Technology Conference, scheduled for October 29 to November 1 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Themed ‘Harmony and Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Applications for Sustainable Development’, the event aims to foster dialogue on the potential of nuclear technology in addressing Jamaica’s...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left, backrow), and Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left, seated), observe as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Olive Wilson Cross (second left, seated), Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, Jack Craig (second right, seated), and President and Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Fred Dermarker (right, seated), sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for advancing nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 22). Also observing are representatives from the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences ICENS), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona; Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, and the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica.
Technology

Gov’t Signs MOU to Advance Nuclear Technologies Adoption in Jamaica

The Government, on Tuesday (October 22), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited for the advancement of nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. Addressing the signing ceremony at Jamaica House, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the partnership reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to diversify the country’s energy...
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