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Jamaica Must Take Advantage Of AI – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must prepare to take advantage of the artificial intelligence revolution that is unfolding globally. “Jamaica must not be a spectator... the truth is that, historically, we have been spectators to world-shaping...

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), examines the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13), prior to the start of the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament. Mr. Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme ‘Jamaica’s Next Chapter: Aspiring to Greatness’.

68 Per Cent of Schools Now Have Broadband Access

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

Six New Hotels to Create 10,000 Jobs

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

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.

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Digicel Foundation Launches SIT Programme to Promote Online Safety

The Digicel Foundation, on Tuesday (February 11), officially launched its Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme, a year-long initiative aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society. The initiative’s launch at the Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, St. Andrew, coincided with this year’s observance...

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.

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Expansion of CCTV Cameras Continues

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to expand the network of closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras under Jamaica Eye. Through JamaicaEye, hundreds of Government CCTV cameras have been installed in townships across the island. “We are expanding, and we will continue to expand. We have now completed the required surveys...

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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USF Community Wi-fi Launch in Clifton, Portmore (PHOTOS)

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,...

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.

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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...

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).

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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...

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.

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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...

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).

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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...