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Newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jacqueline Jackson.
Newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jacqueline Jackson.

AI Can Be Seen as an Opportunity – Film Commissioner

Local filmmakers and creatives are being encouraged to capitalise on the opportunities that exist from Artificial Intelligence (AI) while educating themselves about the associated threats. Speaking with JIS News, newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jackie...
Principal of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, Deon Stern Anglin.
Principal of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, Deon Stern Anglin.

Montego Bay Schools Get Access to Free Internet
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF), Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course on September 1, at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew.  
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF), Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course on September 1, at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew.  

Young Persons to Commence Training in Coding
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Education Ministry Encourages Students to Use e-Books
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral (retd.) Peter Brady and Director General, Marine Safety and Security at Transport Canada, Joanna Manger, sign a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from Jamaica and Canada to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags, at the International Maritime Organization Headquarters, in London, recently.  Witnessing the signing are Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, Michelle Toering Sanders (left, standing) and Acting Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Patrice Laird Grant.  
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral (retd.) Peter Brady and Director General, Marine Safety and Security at Transport Canada, Joanna Manger, sign a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from Jamaica and Canada to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags, at the International Maritime Organization Headquarters, in London, recently.  Witnessing the signing are Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, Michelle Toering Sanders (left, standing) and Acting Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Patrice Laird Grant.  

Jamaica and Canada Sign Reciprocal Agreement for Employment of Seafarers

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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Dr. Daniel Dawes.  
Technology

Scores of Persons Enrol for TAP Residential Coding Course

One hundred persons have successfully enrolled in the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course. The opening ceremony for the initiative will be held on September 1 at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in Kingston. Speaking with JIS News recently, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the USF, Dr. Daniel Dawes, described TAP as a...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Broadband Connection for Over 770 Schools by Year End

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to delivering on its promise to provide broadband connectivity to all Jamaican schools. Some 464 schools have been connected and another 312 connections are expected to be completed by December 2023. Addressing delegates attending the 59th annual Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) conference at Royalton Negril Resort and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), addresses the launch of a digital library at the Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston on August 26. Also pictured are (from left)  Director of the school’s Alumni Association, Joneil J. Alcock and Social Development Practitioner and NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services Founder and Manager, Tishauna Mullings.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Digital Library at Jessie Ripoll Primary School

The Jessie Ripoll Primary School Alumni Association and the school’s Parent-Teacher Association have collaborated to establish a digital library at the institution, to increase learning resources for students. Delivering the keynote address at the launch at the school in Kingston on August 26, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, said the Ministry is...
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Procurement Information Session for Independent Power Producers Aug. 25

Independent power producers and other stakeholders involved in renewable energy production will get a chance to learn more about the Government's generation procurement process on Friday (August 25). Chief Technical Expert of the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), Barrington Jackson, said an information session will be conducted online, which will provide important updates to the interested parties. Arrangements will also be...
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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third left, back row), celebrates the launch of community Wi-Fi in Mavis Bank alongside (from second left) Sergeant Devon McFarlane of the Mavis Bank Police Station; Director of Projects, Universal Service Fund (USF), Jaime Robinson, and community members. The service was launched on Monday (August 21) at Mavis Bank square.
ScienceTechnology

Mavis Bank Gets Community Wi-Fi

The scenic, rural community of Mavis Bank in St. Andrew East Rural now has a new addition to its roster of interesting features in the form of free and safe community Wi-Fi. The service was brought to scores of residents by the Universal Service Fund (USF), which has been enabling community Wi-Fi service at dozens of town centres islandwide. Speaking...
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Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on cybersecurity and drug abuse.
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PHOTOS: Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Back-To-School Fair

Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on...
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Managing Director, Young Scholars Education Limited, Shanese Watson.
TechnologyYouth

80 Students Participating in Tech Bloc Coding Camp

Eighty students from across Jamaica are currently participating in a Tech Bloc Coding Camp being staged by the Young Scholars Foundation Education Limited. The camp, which started on July 26 and is set to end on August 21, is being done under a public-private partnership between the Young Scholars and the Ministry of National Security. In addition, the Ministry of...
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