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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.

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...

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).

PHOTOS: Launch of Wi-Fi Hotspot in Papine

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.

Educators Encouraged to Participate in Summer Attachment Programme of SRC

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at the school’s Manchester location. The devices were handed over to the Bethabara and Broadleaf Primary Schools under the Tablets in Schools Programme.

PHOTOS: Laptop Computer Donation

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) Group’s launch of its Smart Tech 360 system on June 20 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Industry Minister Encourages Companies to Embrace Technology

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses delegates attending the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday (June 19).

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Gov’t Unveils Two Groundbreaking Virtual Platforms to Enhance Diaspora Engagement

The Government has unveiled two groundbreaking virtual platforms – the Diaspora Registration portal, ‘ConnectMeJa’, and the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (Jam-Dem), which aim to enhance diaspora engagement and connectivity globally. The innovative platforms were officially launched by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), shares a moment with Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, at the opening reception of the Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciaries of the Caribbean Conference 2024 on June 19 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

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Court System to Go Paperless

The Government will be introducing technology to facilitate a paperless system throughout the country’s court network. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who made the disclosure, said Jamaica is about to enter into a bilateral agreement with Rwanda, partnering with global software company Synergy International Systems, Inc. to implement the technology. “[This will] catapult the operations of the court to world...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open a multipurpose building in Watt Town, St. Ann, on Friday (June 14). He is assisted by (from left) Deputy Mayor of St. Ann, Councillor Cardell Wickham; Executive Director Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester; Postmaster General, Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen; Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charles Young; and Senior Project Officer, Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley.

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$30-Million Multipurpose Facility Established in Watt Town, St. Ann

Residents of Watt Town in St. Ann are benefiting from the establishment a $30-million multipurpose facility that provides information technology, postal and bill payment services, and space for community activities. The building, which was officially opened on Friday (June 14), involves collaboration among the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) and Universal Service Fund (USF). It...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) makes a point during a breakout session of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 18. Listening (from left) are Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Digicel Jamaica, Elon Parkinson and Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton. The breakout session discussed the topic ‘Skills training at the cornerstone of national development through HEART/NSTA Trust’.

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Young People Urged to Embrace AI and its Benefits

Young persons in Jamaica are being encouraged to take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) and not to be fearful about the new technology as the Government prepares for the development of a National AI Policy. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, interacts with students of Skibo Primary School during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Skibo, Portland, earlier this year. The facility was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF).

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USF Programmes ICT Skills Training for 260 Additional Unattached Youth This Year

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...

Director General of the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences, Professor Charles Grant.

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Workshop on Nuclear Energy in Progress

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 Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Andrew McRae; and Clarendon Municipal Corporation Councillors for the Palmers Cross Division, Carlene Benjamin, and Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh. The USF is an agency of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, mandated to ensure access to information and communications technology tools to facilitate development.

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PHOTOS: USF Commissions Community Wi-Fi Service in Freetown, Clarendon

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...