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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), listens as Financial Controller, Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae (centre), explains the features of the FortiGate Firewalls devices, at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Friday (November 3). Also listening is Department Head, Network Services, eGov Jamaica Limited, Christopher McKenzie.

10 Additional Municipal Corporations Receive Technological Devices Valued $12.3M

Ten additional Municipal Corporations are being provided with FortiGate devices, valued approximately $12.3 million, to strengthen their digital framework and boost their technological capabilities. The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, through collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA),...

Farmers Encouraged to Use Technology to Prevent Farm Theft

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), converses with Managing Director, AJAS Aviation Services Barry Bryne (left), and Quality Manager, Export Complex Montego Bay, Dalton Hastings, during the new FACE of food stakeholder engagement at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 2).

Agriculture Ministry Looking to Boost Agro Park Surveillance with Technology Integration

State Minister Says Sugar Industry Requires Overhaul

Government Senator and consultant to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Saphire Longmore, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1) at the ATL Automotive Group, Oxford Road, Kingston.

Ministry of Health and Wellness Develops Audiovisual Toolkits

Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), congratulates members of Jamaica’s team copping Gold in the Robotics Olympics, which took place in Singapore from October 7 to 10. Minister Morris Dixon met with the members during their courtesy call at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 31).

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PHOTOS: Senator Morris Dixon Hosts Jamaica’s Robotics Olympics Champions

Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), congratulates members of Jamaica’s team copping Gold in the Robotics Olympics, which took place in Singapore from October 7 to 10. Minister Morris Dixon met with the members during their courtesy call at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 31).

Members of the Waterhouse Steppers Band perform during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Monday (October 30).

2 years ago ScienceTechnology

Yallahs Square Gets Wi-Fi Boost

Residents of Yallahs and its environs in St Thomas are now enjoying free and safe Wi-Fi connectivity, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The service was launched in Yallahs square on Monday (October 30), and is expected to bolster the social, economic and educational well-being of the users. USF Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Daniel Dawes, who led the proceedings,...

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board (REB), Phillip Chambers.

2 years ago HousingTechnology

Data Protection Act Webinar for Real Estate Practitioners November 8

Real estate practitioners are being urged to participate in an upcoming webinar, organised by the Real Estate Board (REB), on ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA), 2020. The legislation, which takes effect December 1, seeks to protect the privacy and personal information of citizens. The virtual information session has been set for November 8 on the Microsoft Teams...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the Universal Service Fund (USF) Sherlock Community Wi-Fi Launch on October 18. The launch took place at the Sherlock community centre in St. Andrew.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

PHOTOS: USF Launches Sherlock Community Wi-Fi

Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the Universal Service Fund (USF) Sherlock Community Wi-Fi Launch on October 18. The launch took place at the Sherlock community centre in St. Andrew.

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Independence City Primary School student, Daniel Harrison; Principal of the school, Anne Geddes Nelson; and fellow student, Jahmoya Miller.

2 years ago CommunityTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Caymanas Gardens Site-A Gets Free Community Wi-Fi

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund...

Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.

2 years ago InnovationScienceTechnologyYouth

Ideation Sessions for YIIC Oct. 31 and Nov. 2

Ideation sessions for prospective applicants in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) are set for October 31 and November 2 at the St. Hilda's Diocesan High and the Zoom platform, respectively. The consultations are open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and have been organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Speaking with JIS News...

Executive Director, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes.

2 years ago ScienceTechnology

NCST Stages AI Seminar on October 26

Government scientists, academics and professionals across various industries are being encouraged to participate in the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) upcoming seminar on artificial intelligence (AI). The October 26 hybrid event is titled ‘Revolutionising Industry through AI: Driving Innovation and Accelerating Growth’. Interested persons can register at the Commission’s website at https://ncst.gov.jm/. Executive Director, Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, said...