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Customs Chronicles Feature: Doing Business with Jamaica Customs is Now Easier With New Mobile App

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has introduced its new mobile application, JaCustoms Connect, in an effort to further ensure stakeholders have a more seamless, efficient and easier way of doing business with the Agency. The cutting-edge mobile application which went...

Construction Engineer in the Wastewater Unit at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Andrew Samuda (left), shows a composite sampler to Executive Assistant at the SRC, Carolyn Ferguson, during Thursday’s (November 30) staging of ‘SRC on Show’ at the entity’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: SRC on Show

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fifth left); and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz (centre), are surrounded by students and teachers from the Sherwood Forest Primary School, during the launch of Wi-Fi service in the Portland-based community on November 30.

PHOTOS: Community Wi-Fi Launch in Portland Eastern

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents data protection officer, Jacqueline Parkson, with her certificate during Friday’s (December 1) Training in Data Protection for Educators award ceremony at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica campus in Kingston.

Education Minister Commends UTech and e-Learning Jamaica for Partnering on Data Protection

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, shares words of encouragement with students at the Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of a computer room at the institution, which was renovated and equipped under the Embassy of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Adopt a School’ programme.

Students Urged to Use Technology to Create Better Future

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left, foreground), leads a ribbon-cutting exercise symbolising the recent official handover of a communal milking parlour in Hillside, St. Thomas. Joining the Minister are (from left) Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Chief Executive Officer, Devon Sayers, and Chairman, Dr. Derrick Deslandes; Councillor-Caretaker, Seaforth Division, St. Thomas, Sheroo Stevens; Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; and Chairman, St. Thomas Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dean Jones.

2 years ago AgricultureTechnology

Now is the Right Time to Invest in the Dairy Sector – JDDB Chairman

The local dairy industry’s current resurgence is an opportune time for farmers to invest in the sector, according to Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Chairman, Dr. Derrick Deslandes. Speaking during the recent launch of a communal milking parlour in Hillside, St. Thomas, Dr. Deslandes noted numerous industry developments occurring locally. “We’re seeing big producers coming on board in Tru Juice....

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engages with Immaculate Conception High School Robotics Club team members (from left), Rheanna Robinson, Sage Thompson, and Gladenique Bennett. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, EVPower Jamaica Limited, Wayne McKenzie. Occasion was the Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition on November 29, at EVPower’s location at 1 Wikip Place, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Evergo Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engages with Immaculate Conception High School Robotics Club team members (from left), Rheanna Robinson, Sage Thompson, and Gladenique Bennett. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, EVPower Jamaica Limited, Wayne McKenzie. Occasion was the Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition on November 29, at EVPower’s location at 1 Wikip Place, Marcus...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (foreground), immerses in the world of virtual reality while participating in today’s (November 29) second annual Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Technology Showcase at the AC Hotel in New Kingston. Behind the Minister is Acting Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth.

2 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

‘One Jamaica’ App Being Proposed for Accessing Multiple Gov’t Services

While many government entities continue to participate in the ongoing digital transformation, a ‘One Jamaica’ app is being proposed to collate some of these virtual, user-friendly offerings into one space. The suggestion comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who was...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor at the school, Sebenia Aikens (right).

2 years ago CommunityTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Rocky Point in Clarendon Gets Community Wi-Fi

Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor...

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Dr. Daniel Dawes

2 years ago Technology

USF Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities

The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) mission to bridge the digital divide is being strongly felt in deep rural communities, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Daniel Dawes. The CEO, who was speaking during a recent community Wi-Fi launch in Mount Peace, Hanover, said the USF has successfully implemented numerous projects in rural communities to deliver free broadband service. He...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (fourth right), cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated computer room at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Among those sharing the occasion (from left) are Head Boy, Jhoneal Johnson; Head Girl, Jameliha Clarke; Principal, Winsome Reid; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez; and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Renovated Computer Room Opened at Clan Carthy Primary School

A renovated computer room has been opened at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston as the institution looks to increase digital literacy among the students. The room, which was officially handed over on Tuesday (November 28), has been outfitted with 15 desktop computers, an air conditioner, a multifunction printer and scanner and 30 chairs. The project was spearheaded by the...

Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.

2 years ago Technology

PHOTOS: Longville Park Community Wi-Fi Launch

Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.