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771 Flow Sites Fully Operational

Vice President and General Manager for Flow Jamaica, Stephen Price, says that 771 of 778 Flow sites island-wide are up and fully operational, as the company stands at high alert ahead of the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Mr. Price, who...

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, gives an update on the island’s telecoms services, at a special briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa, at Jamaica House in Kingston on Thursday (October 23).

Flow and Digicel Have Activated Emergency Response Centres

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), listens as Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant, outlines the entity’s s operational readiness during a special briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa preparedness, held at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 23).

JPS Initiates Emergency Operations in Response to Advancing Tropical Storm Melissa

Officials from the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch mark the handover of digital devices by the USF recently, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. From left are Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova Denton; Clinical Director in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Medical Services Branch, Dr. George Leveridge; Superintendent of Police and Director of Health Administration and Operations for Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Branch, Dr. Claudia Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane; and Senior Medical Social Worker in the Branch, Kimberly Graham.

USF Donates Laptops to Medical Services Branch of JCF

Students at Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann are utilising technology tools in the smart room donated by the Digicel Foundation.

Ocho Rios Primary Gets Smart Room

His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left); Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane (centre); and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, celebrate the launch of the Kingston Waterfront Wi-Fi facility, on October 20.

4 months ago CommunityTechnologyTelecommunications

Free Wi-fi Service for Visitors to the Waterfront

Visitors to the Kingston Waterfront and business establishments in the area can now surf, stream, and stay connected for free, thanks to the official launch of a new public Wi-Fi facility by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Stretching from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to the Craft Market, the high-speed hotspot is part of the Connect JA Public Wi-Fi Programme,...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

4 months ago ScienceTechnology

Science and Technology on Display Throughout November

As Science and Technology Month approaches, Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming activities of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and join in celebrations of the transformative power of science and technology. Science and Technology Month is observed annually in November. Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Charah Watson, said the month-long celebration coincides with the Council’s 65th...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Amber Group’s 10th anniversary celebration & artificial intelligence (AI) robotics showcase, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 14).

4 months ago Prime MinisterTechnology

Jamaica Must Embrace AI and Advanced Technology – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology, as it prepares for a “cyber-physical world,” where cyber technology and the physical world intersect. Dr. Holness was speaking at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Celebration & AI Robotics Showcase, held at the AC Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (October 14). The...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right) and Resident Representative, Organization of American States (OAS), Office of the General Secretariat in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glannen Weygel (second left) share a photo opportunity with members of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Monique Satchwell (right) and Rheana Hagigal who copped first place in the overall team category of the SheSecures Jamaica Cybersecurity Competition during the award ceremony at the University of the West Indies, Regional headquarters in Mona, Kingston on October 10.

4 months ago EducationNational SecurityTechnology

Gov’t Implementing Initiatives to Strengthen the Cadre of Cybersecurity Personnel

The Government is implementing several initiatives to strengthen the cadre of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals and build a resilient, future ready cybersecurity workforce. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn outlined some of the initiatives being undertaken during an award ceremony for the SheSecures Jamaica Cybersecurity Competition at the University of the...

Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.

4 months ago TechnologyTelecommunications

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the monthly Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) virtual sensitisation sessions that focus on the Data Protection Act, 2020. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held online to ensure accessibility for individuals across the island. Interested persons are encouraged to register...

4 months ago Telecommunications

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right, standing), and Co-Founder of ‘iamtheCODE’ (IATC) Caribbean, Mariéme McIntosh Robinson (left, standing), observe as Founder of the ‘iamtheCODE’ global initiative, Lady Mariéme Jamme (left, seated), and Co-Founder of iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC), Nadeen Matthews Blair, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the implementation of a 12-week digital, coding and leadership programme for underserved Jamaican youth. The MOU was signed during the recent (IATCC) press launch at S Hotel in Kingston.

4 months ago EducationScienceTechnologyYouth

Jamaica Becomes 89th Nation to Launch UN-Endorsed ‘iamtheCODE’ Youth Empowerment Initiative

Jamaica has become the 89th country to launch ‘iamtheCODE’, a global charity endorsed by the United Nations (UN). Founded by Senegalese-born French social entrepreneur, Lady Mariéme Jamme, iamtheCODE is committed to advancing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Design (STEAMD). In Jamaica, the programme will be spearheaded by iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC) co-founders, Nadeen Matthews Blair and Mariame McIntosh...