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The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands marked a significant milestone on July 24, 2024, with the launch of a special commemorative stamp issued in denominations of $60.00. and $100.00.
The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands marked a significant milestone on July 24, 2024, with the launch of a special commemorative stamp issued in denominations of $60.00. and $100.00.

Special Commemorative Stamp Launched for Diocese of Jamaica

The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands marked a significant milestone on July 24, 2024, with the launch of a special commemorative stamp, in partnership with Jamaica Post. This event, held at St. Luke's Church Hall in Cross Roads,...
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President and Chief Executive Officer the at Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, during a meeting with the executive team of the JPS at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 5).
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President and Chief Executive Officer the at Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, during a meeting with the executive team of the JPS at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 5).

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is presented with a computer by Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Juliana O
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is presented with a computer by Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Juliana O'Connor-Connolly at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Monday (August 5). The Cayman Islands Premier handed over 40 devices in continuation of her country’s support to Jamaica’s recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. On July 18, Mrs. O'Connor-Connolly presented US$200,000 and an assortment of medical equipment to Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Receives 40 Computers From Cayman Islands
Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Smith. Mr. Tanaka and other JICA officials were updated during the visit on the Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project in Jamaica, a collaborative effort between ODPEM and the Agency.
Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Smith. Mr. Tanaka and other JICA officials were updated during the visit on the Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project in Jamaica, a collaborative effort between ODPEM and the Agency.

PHOTOS: JICA President Visits ODPEM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Nigel Clarke, addresses the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston.
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Buildout of ICT Boosting Public-Sector Efficiency

Efficiency in the public sector is being enhanced through the buildout of broadband infrastructure and upgrading of the eGov Data Centre. Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the declaration as he addressed the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston, where he gave an update on gains made under the Public Sector Transformation Programme. He noted...
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Regional Director for the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region 4, Dr. Michele Pinnock, speaking at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official handover of the Esher Primary School smart room at the institution in Hanover.
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Esher Primary School in Hanover Gets Smart Room

Esher Primary School in Hanover is the beneficiary of a fully outfitted smart room from the Digicel Foundation. The facility, which is equipped with technology devices such as laptops, tablets a printer and smart screen, is part of a programme by Digicel to bridge the digital divide by providing students in primary schools across the island with access to cutting-edge...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
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Legislation Coming to Guard Against Theft of Telecommunications Infrastructure

The Government will be bringing legislation to Parliament to protect against vandalism and theft of critical telecommunications infrastructure. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). He said that there are persons “who have made it their business to go and steal fuel from the generators...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (fifth left), looks on while Robotics Instructor, Zebra Robotics in Canada, Tahmoor Naeem (second right), conducts a robotics lesson with students from Bryce Primary School in Manchester. Occasion was the recent launch of a robotics camp, being staged by local firm Zed Technology in collaboration with Zebra Robotics, at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College. Others looking on are Managing Director of Zed Technology, Carlton Grant (second left) and Principal of Bryce Primary, Mavilla White (seventh left).
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Students to Engage in Robotics Summer Camp

Scores of students from primary and secondary schools across the island will be emersed in the intricate world of robotics during the summer. For four weeks from July 2 to 30, the students will gather at selected campuses across the island, where they will benefit from an engaging and educational programme covering robotics engineering, robotics fundamentals, reactive robotics, electronic engineering,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills, Digital Transformation and Information, Senator the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the eGov Digital Public Service Strategic Discussion at Jamaica House, on June 26.
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Government Seeking to Provide More Affordable Broadband Service

The Government is looking to provide more affordable broadband service to more Jamaicans in underserved communities across the country. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills, Digital Transformation and Information, Senator the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, during the eGov Digital Public Service Strategic Discussion at Jamaica House...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left, seated).
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PHOTOS: Launch of Wi-Fi Hotspot in Papine

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left,...
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Acting Coordinator of the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Latanniya Johnson, says the annual Summer Attachment Programme seeks to transform educators’ approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
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Educators Encouraged to Participate in Summer Attachment Programme of SRC

Educators are being encouraged to participate in the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 2024 Summer Attachment Programme. The initiative is scheduled for July 23 to 26 and is open to teachers in training and professionals already in the classroom at the primary and secondary levels. Acting Coordinator of the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Latanniya Johnson, told JIS News that...
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