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Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.
Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the monthly Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) virtual sensitisation sessions that focus on the Data Protection Act, 2020. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 10:00...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right, standing), and Co-Founder of ‘iamtheCODE’ (IATC) Caribbean, Mariéme McIntosh Robinson (left, standing), observe as Founder of the ‘iamtheCODE’ global initiative, Lady Mariéme Jamme (left, seated), and Co-Founder of iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC), Nadeen Matthews Blair, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the implementation of a 12-week digital, coding and leadership programme for underserved Jamaican youth. The MOU was signed during the recent (IATCC) press launch at S Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right, standing), and Co-Founder of ‘iamtheCODE’ (IATC) Caribbean, Mariéme McIntosh Robinson (left, standing), observe as Founder of the ‘iamtheCODE’ global initiative, Lady Mariéme Jamme (left, seated), and Co-Founder of iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC), Nadeen Matthews Blair, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the implementation of a 12-week digital, coding and leadership programme for underserved Jamaican youth. The MOU was signed during the recent (IATCC) press launch at S Hotel in Kingston.

Jamaica Becomes 89th Nation to Launch UN-Endorsed ‘iamtheCODE’ Youth Empowerment Initiative
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. ( right), converses with Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris (left), and Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Trevor Prevatt, during a workshop for persons with disabilities, held on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The workshop was part of the CTU Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025 activities.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. ( right), converses with Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris (left), and Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Trevor Prevatt, during a workshop for persons with disabilities, held on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The workshop was part of the CTU Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025 activities.

Gov’t Reviewing Proposals to Enhance Telecoms Services for Persons with Disabilities
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives an art piece from Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris, following his keynote address at a workshop for persons with disabilities on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The session was part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives an art piece from Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris, following his keynote address at a workshop for persons with disabilities on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The session was part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025.

Gov’t Prioritises Digital Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Orientation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (September 30). Listening attentively is Chief Hansard Reporter in the Houses of Parliament, Carl Bryan.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Orientation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (September 30). Listening attentively is Chief Hansard Reporter in the Houses of Parliament, Carl Bryan.

House Speaker Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-driven Parliamentary Reform

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Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), shakes hands with Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) President, Senator the Hon. Dominic Smith, during Monday’s (September 29) CTU ICT Week 2025 press briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Kurtis Lindqvist; and CTU Secretary General, Rodney Taylor.
Telecommunications

Universal Service Fund Targeting Upgrade of Community Access Points Islandwide

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during Monday’s (September 29) Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025 press briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. Mr. Vaz said the revamp will commence...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks, is greeted by President, Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, Trinidad and Tobago, Senator the Hon. Dominic Smith, at the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on September 29.
Office of the Prime MinisterTechnologyTelecommunications

Jamaica Continues to Take Strategic Steps in ICT Journey to Build Modern Digital Society

Jamaica continues to take strategic steps in its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) journey, in a bid to build a modern digital society that serves all. Addressing the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT Week 2025, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on September 29, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Carlinton Burrell (left), interacts with the winners of the ScaleItUp Accelerator pitch competition on ‘Demo Day’, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 24). They are (from second left) Towerfarms’ Operations Manager Kerrie-Anne Gray; founder of Phinetic, Joanna Anderson; and Damani Thomas, creator of Carbon Neutral Initiative.
Climate ChangeDevelopmentInnovationScienceTechnology

Three Climate Entrepreneurs are Scale-It-Up Accelerator Pitch Winners

After eight weeks of intensive training designed to help climate-focused entrepreneurs move beyond the start-up phase, three businesses are on the way to scaling up, having been selected as the winners of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) ScaleItUp Accelerator. The winners – Damani Thomas’ Carbon Neutral Initiative; Towerfarms owned by John Mark Clayton and Kerrie-Anne Gray; and Joanna Anderson’s...
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Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Rodney Taylor, says the recently launched updated Regional Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan play a critical role in the area’s preparedness for cyber attacks.
TechnologyTelecommunications

Caribbean Enhances Preparedness to Counter Cyber Security Threats

The Caribbean is enhancing its readiness to withstand major cyber incidents that could disrupt essential services. Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Rodney Taylor, told JIS News that the recently launched updated Regional Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan play a critical role in the area’s preparedness. The strategy outlines measures to improve detection, information sharing, and coordinated response...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry, shares pleasantries with (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, and Chief Executive Officer. E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited , Andrew Lee, during the launch of the Jamaica’s Young Voices Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Creative Expression Competition at Excelsior High School in Kingston on Thursday (September 25).
EducationTechnologyVision 2030Youth

Jamaica’s First STEAM Academy to Be Established in St. Catherine

Jamaica’s first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy is being established in St. Catherine as part of the Government’s thrust to better prepare students for the jobs of the future. Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry, made the disclosure while speaking during the...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second right), in discussion with stakeholders during Wednesday’s (September 24) PIOJ Labour Market Forum, held at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston. Sharing in the discussion are (from left): President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, Wayne Chen; Vice President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Shamir Brown; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Marc Frankson. 
Finance & Public ServiceTechnologyVision 2030

AI Can Assist Country to Achieve National Development Goals – PIOJ Head

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly assist Jamaica in achieving its national development goals outlined in Vision 2030. “By leveraging AI, the country can address critical challenges and accelerate progress across various sectors as well as boost its global competitiveness, given the AI-driven transformation of the global market,”...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks with reporters during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (September 23), to provide an update on matters related to the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). He is joined by his Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer .
CommerceIndustryTechnology

Minister Hill Commends COJ Digitisation for Enhancing Service Delivery

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has commended the ongoing digitisation of operations at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), highlighting its positive impact on service delivery. He noted that between April and August 2025, the agency recorded 35,244 in-office visits—a reduction of nearly seven per cent compared to the 36,177 visits during the same...
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