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Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) 12th Annual Director- General’s Stakeholders Engagement, on Thursday (March 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Utility Providers Urged to Incorporate Disaster Preparedness In Operational Model

With the increase in severe weather events impacting the island, utility providers are being urged to incorporate disaster preparedness into their operational and financial models. The call comes from Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who says this...

Some of the students who recently received laptops under the St. Catherine North Police Community Safety and Security Peace Ambassadors in School Initiative. They are (from left) Sheldon Walters, Britany Thompson, Elizabeth Cunningham, Ashley Jones, and Justine Stone. In the background (from left) are Territorial Officer in the St. Catherine North Police Division, Inspector Ishmael Williams; Assistant Police Youth Club Coordinator for the St. Catherine North Police Youth Club Council, Corporal Shantel Powell, who is also the LASCO/JCF Police Officer of the Year; and donor of the computers, Donique Sinclair-Chambers. Occasion was a recent handover ceremony, held at the Spanish Town Police Station in St. Catherine.

High-School Students Receive Laptops

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (right), and Founder of Intellibus, Ed Watal (left), present a cheque valued at US$5,000 to the winners of the Intellibus Artificial Intelligence (Al) Hackathon, Fingers Cramped. The team members are (from second left) Bhavesh Sharma; Christian Douglas; Shamar Malcolm; Dayna Clare; and Vedang Kevlani. The awards ceremony was held at the National Arena in Kingston, on Sunday (March 15).

Fingers Cramped Codes Way to Victory At Intellibus AI Hackathon

NERHA Hands Over 12 Fogging Machines To Three Parish Health Departments

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), along with (from second left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, and Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF), Courtney Cephas, celebrate the handover of 21 state-of-the-art patient monitors from Germany, valued at US$ 25,000, for the public health system, during a ceremony, held today (March 16), at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew.

Jamaica Receives Patient Monitors from Germany

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (sixth right), and Founder of Intellibus, Ed Watal (eighth left), share lens with the top three teams in the Intellibus Artificial Intelligence (Al) Hackathon. The awards ceremony was held on Sunday (March 15) at the National Arena in Kingston, on Sunday (March 15).

2 months ago Technology

Tech Talent on Display At AI Hackathon

Jamaica’s tech talent shone at the Intellibus Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon, where more than 700 participants raced against the clock for US$15,000 in prizes and career opportunities. Hosted at the National Arena in Kingston over the weekend, the event was held in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), under the theme ‘Build, Innovate and Win’. Addressing the awards ceremony...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, highlights the dangers of improper handling and disposal of electronic waste (e‑waste) during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on Friday (March 13).

2 months ago TechnologyYouth

Parents Cautioned Against Allowing Children To Play With Broken Electronics

Parents and guardians are being cautioned against allowing children to play with broken or discarded electronic devices, due to potential safety and health risks. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Friday (March 13), Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, explained that these items form part of the growing stream of...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

2 months ago Social SecurityTechnology

JCPD Urges More Persons With Disabilities To Register

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, is encouraging more persons with disabilities across the island to register with the Council, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusion and expand access to essential services. Presently, 15,888 persons are registered with the JCPD. However, reports indicate that approximately 41,800 persons with disabilities reside...

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 12).

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Opposition Spokesman Proposes Electronic Invoicing System For TAJ

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, has proposed the implementation of an Electronic Invoicing System for Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). He made the recommendation during his contribution to the 2026/27 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 12. Mr. Robinson estimates that the e-invoicing system could generate an additional $8.6 billion in tax revenue through improved tax compliance....

Instructors lead a drone flying session with students at the Morant Bay Primary School on March 7 as part of the DC Mentorship Program

2 months ago EducationScienceTechnologyYouth

Morant Bay Primary Students Take Flight At Aviation-Themed STEM Camp

Approximately 60 students at the Morant Bay Primary School were given a hands-on introduction to the world of aviation, during the 2026 staging of the DC Mentorship Program’s annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camp. The Camp, held on the school grounds on Saturday (March 7), provided several immersive experiences such as a flight cabin simulation, lessons on drone...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (right), assists resident of Montpelier in Hanover, Lloyd Stewart, in accessing Wi-Fi service via Starlink, which was deployed in the community on November 7, 2025, to provide critical connectivity support for residents impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

2 months ago CommunityTechnology

To Expand Jamaica’s Digital Infrastructure In 2026/27

In fiscal year 2026/27, the Universal Service Fund (USF) plans to expand Jamaica’s digital infrastructure to increase internet access in public spaces. This will include expanding the Community Connect Programme (CCP) to increase internet access points and establish information and communications technology (ICT) facilities in unserved and underserved communities. This is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue...

Senior Director of Corporate Services at the Post and Telecommunications Department, Carol Saunders Hammond.

2 months ago Telecommunications

Renovation Works Under Way At Negril Post Office

Renovation works are now under way at the Negril Post Office in Westmoreland as the Post and Telecommunications Department moves to restore and modernise the facility. Senior Director of Corporate Services at the Department, Carol Saunders Hammond, told JIS News that rehabilitation activities started on February 18 and are projected to be completed within three to six months. She noted...