Another 260 unattached youth are, this year, expected to benefit from information and communications technology (ICT) skills training under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP). This is in keeping with plans by the USF to collaborate with institutions/organisations to provide ICT literacy skills to more Jamaicans to enable them to secure jobs. More than 1,500 unattached youth...

A five-day workshop on the development of a nuclear energy programme in Jamaica is now under way, marking a significant step in Jamaica's exploration of sustainable energy practices. The event, which is taking place at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona, began on June 10 and will end on June 14. Titled, ‘Roles and Responsibilities...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), points to a sign that was unveiled following the commissioning of community Wi-Fi service on Friday (June 7) in Freetown, Clarendon South Eastern, for which he is the Member of Parliament. The service was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Sharing the moment are (from left) USF...

The Senate has approved five National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Regulations, which will facilitate the rollout of the national identification system (NIDS). 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, piloted the measures through the Upper House on Friday (May 31). She...

The Government is taking proactive measures to address the potential influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica as countries move to tighten regulations on their importation. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, told JIS News that the plan of action will ensure public safety and environmental protection. “The Ministry intends to collaborate...

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen, says the entity remains steadfast in its drive to revolutionise the country’s postal service landscape. “It is our intention to automate, and make more efficient and accessible, our traditional services such as Registered mail, parcel service, pension and PATH service,” Mr. Allen said,...

An energy policy, aimed at standardising the storage of technology, is now in the conception phase. The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is developing the policy, which will address, among other things, the proper storage of lithium-ion batteries, for which more stringent standards will be implemented. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Brian Richardson, told JIS News that...

Persons have up to June 25 to submit nominations for the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 2024 Science and Technology Extraordinaires Jamaica Award. Information Service Division Manager at the SRC, Elijah Green, said the extension is to provide ample opportunity for outstanding scientists across Jamaica to come forward to be recognised. “We want to highlight the great works that have been...

A Seed Technology Centre is to be established at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St Catherine. The Centre will serve as a repository of local genes and germplasm pool and a cutting-edge seed-processing facility aimed at optimising the swift extraction, treatment, and drying of seeds for use by farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made...