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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8).

Strengthened Partnership Between Jamaica and India Deemed Key to Unlocking New Opportunities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the strengthened partnership between Jamaica and India will be pivotal in unlocking new opportunities for growth, development and cultural exchange. Dr. Holness, who provided an update on his recent official visit...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the House of Representatives on October 8.

Jamaica and India Collaborate in Digital Technology

Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses a function to launch the 2024/05 academic year in the parish and unveil a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Programme, held recently at the Winston Jones High School.

Custos of Manchester Unveils STEM Education Programme

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (centre), is in discussion with Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret.), Radgh Mason (left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers, at the media launch of the DCS Correctional Management System (CMS), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (Sept. 27).

DCS Launches Correctional Management System

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers the keynote address during Thursday’s (September 26) Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are members of the club’s executive (from second left) President, Sixto Coy; Secretary Sasha Innis; and Sergeant at Arms, Karsten Johnson.

USF to Assist with Restoring Computer Labs at Bustamante High School

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Digital Literacy training programme, which was held at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James, recently.

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Seniors Encouraged to Embrace Technology to Guard Against Scammers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The Minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) digital literacy course, held recently at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James. Some 37...

Coordinator, Science and Technology Education Unit, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Leigia Hall.

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SRC Science Fair Slated for September 26

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) Annual Science Fair is slated for September 26 at the Hope Zoo in Kingston. The event, which is open to the public, is being held under the theme ‘Youth-Centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It promises to be a day of inspiration, learning and celebration of the potential of Jamaica’s youth. Attendees will...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae.

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USF Distributing Tablets under ‘Connect a Child’ Programme

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has commenced the distribution of tablets under its Connect a Child programme for the 2024/25 academic year. Students in Manchester and St. Elizabeth have already received their devices, and presentations will be made to pupils in Westmoreland, Hanover, Trelawny and St. James on Friday (September 20). Acting Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Andrew McRae,...

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, addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at the corporate office of business processing outsourcing firm iTel, in St. Andrew.

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Cabinet to Receive Artificial Intelligence Task Force Report

Cabinet is to receive a report from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, says 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. The main function of the Task Force, which was established last year, is to conduct AI research and provide an evidence-based...

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), breaks ground for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, on Wednesday (September 18), at the Commission

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OEC Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Facility

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) broke ground on Wednesday (September 18), for its more than $1 billion state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, at its Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Dubbed the ‘Digital Hub’, it will comprise computer labs, augmented/virtual reality labs, and examination rooms. It will also facilitate the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) operations in Jamaica. Speaking at the event, Education and...

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Access to Information Tribunal’s New Members Being Finalised

The Government is in the process of finalising new members for the Access to Information (ATI) Tribunal. Addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at business processing outsourcing firm iTel’s corporate office in St. Andrew, 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,...

Senior Director, Information and Communications Technology, Ministry of Education and Youth, Tyrone Anderson, addresses Thursday’s (September 12) AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) in Kingston. He represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Education Ministry Unveils Initiative to Integrate AI and Adaptive Technology into School Curriculums

The Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled its strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technology into school curriculums. The announcement was made by the Ministry’s Senior Director for Information and Communications Technology, Tyrone Anderson, while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar under the theme...