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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in conversation with Managing Director of ArguSoft America Incorporated, Ram Gopalan (centre) and President of Professional Services at Argusoft America Incorporated, Ravi Shankar, following the contract signing for the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project on Friday (April 17). The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in New Kingston.

Contract Signed for Electronic Immunisation Registry Software

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (April 17) signed a contract for the software that will be used in the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project. The contract was signed with United...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers remarks during the Global Launch of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (April 15).

Jamaica Diaspora Conference to Harness AI for Seamless Connections

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), shares lens with (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arkitechs Inc., Stephen Lee; Chairman of Caribbean Datacentre Association, Giovanni King; Director of Research and Stakeholder Engagement at Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG), Dr. Claire Craig; Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt; and CaribNOG Co-founder, Bevil Wooding, during the 31st staging of the CaribNOG Forum, held on Tuesday (April 14) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Digital Resilience Key to Caribbean Stability – Minister Vaz

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority Board Chair, Professor Gunjan Mansingh, delivers remarks during the agency’s first anniversary media launch, held at its Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on April 10.

ICT Authority Marks First Anniversary with Bold Vision for Digitally Connected Public Sector

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, addresses the media launch of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10).

ICT Authority to Pilot Innovation to Reduce Bureaucracy

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, addresses the media launch of the Information and Communications Technology Authority, at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10).

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Gov’t Launches Jamaica Data Exchange Platform

The Government has launched the Jamaica Data Exchange Platform (JDXP), a digital system set to revolutionise how citizens access public services by enabling secure and seamless data sharing across institutions. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, highlighted that JDXP is a foundational pillar of the...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares the lens with (from left) Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Director General of UNESCO, Professor Khaled El-Enany; and Head of Cooperation for the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz. The occasion was the presentation of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, launched on Wednesday (April 1) at Jamaica House. The assessment was completed in partnership with UNESCO, with funding support from the EU.

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Jamaica Lays Strong Foundation for AI Governance

Jamaica has established a strong foundation for the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the enactment of the Data Protection Act and the Cybersecurity Act, ensuring the nation is well-positioned to harness AI across diverse local sectors. Building on this framework, the National AI Task Force – formed in 2023 – successfully delivered Jamaica’s national AI policy recommendations...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is greeted by Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles (left), on arrival at the Bank

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JSE Launches Platform for Electronic Trading of GOJ Bonds

A platform for the electronic listing and trading of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) bonds on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has been officially launched. A joint initiative between the JSE and the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), the platform transforms the local debt market by offering increased transparency, real-time trading, and easier access for buying and selling securities. Trading is conducted...

$Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon addresses The Mico University College’s Mathematics Expo at the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 31).$

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Mathematics Key to National Development – Senator Morris Dixon

Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the critical role of mathematics to national development, noting that it is key to building a more innovative, competitive and resilient society. Delivering the keynote address at The Mico University College Mathematics Expo at the institution’s Marescaux Road location in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks (right), greets Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden, at the recent launch of the BSJ information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility standards at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston.

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New ICT Standards For Digital Inclusion Are A Game Changer For Persons With Disabilities

Advocates representing Jamaica’s community of persons with disabilities have hailed the island’s new information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility standards as a digital game changer, marking a pivotal step towards inclusion for all Jamaicans in the modern tech landscape. The eight standards were officially launched by Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) during a ceremony at the entity’s Multipurpose Facility in...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education Skills Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), shakes hands with President, University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Kevin Brown (second right), following the launch of the UTech and Kiwanis Club Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project on Monday (March 23), at Ardenne High School in St. Andrew. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Lieutenant Governor, Kiwanis Division 23 Central, Michael Powell; Principal, Ardenne High School, Dr. Jacqueline Pinto; and District Governor, Kiwanis Eastern Canada and Caribbean, Cynthia Blackman.

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Science Labs to Be Built, Upgraded, Equipped

Science laboratories at several educational institutions across the island have been earmarked for construction, upgrading or outfitting, as the Government advances science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools. “I am happy to indicate that as a Ministry, Government, we have made the provision vis-à-vis laboratories,” said Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon...

Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Tanya Sinclair.

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Students Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence and Other Technological Solutions

Students are being encouraged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements rather than fear them. Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Tanya Sinclair, affirmed: “Technology or ICT (information and communications technology) will not replace great people, but technology in the hands of great people can be transformational.” She...