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Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be commended for the improvements that have been made in its recruitment and training programme.
Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be commended for the improvements that have been made in its recruitment and training programme.

CMOC Impressed with Improvements in JCF

Improvements within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have caught the attention of the country’s anti-crime watchdog. The Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC) has heaped commendation on the Government for the significant advancements that have been made in the JCF. Chairman...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens as Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (right), outlines details of the science. Also listening are Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left); and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left). The event was the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens as Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (right), outlines details of the science. Also listening are Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left); and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left). The event was the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.

National Security Framework Buildout Continuing This Year
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, looks through a microscope while visiting the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine booth, during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston. Among those looking on are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right); Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (second right); Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (left); and Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (second left).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, looks through a microscope while visiting the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine booth, during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations 2023: People, Quality and Technology Expo’, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston. Among those looking on are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right); Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (second right); Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (left); and Forensic Ballistics Expert, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miguel Bernard (second left).

Prime Minister Commends JCF for Making Robust Technological Advancements
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

Jamaicans Must Prepare to Embrace AI – Senator Hill
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), points to the sign for the free secured community Wi-Fi at Rhoden Crescent in Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, at the launch of the service on May 11. He is joined by (from left) Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Superintendent of Police, Kirk Ricketts.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), points to the sign for the free secured community Wi-Fi at Rhoden Crescent in Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, at the launch of the service on May 11. He is joined by (from left) Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Superintendent of Police, Kirk Ricketts.

PM to Make Announcement on Digital Transformation

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), unveils a sign to officially commission into service community Wi-Fi in Rhoden Crescent, Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, on May 11. Looking on (from left) are Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes and other stakeholders.
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1,500 Residents From St. Andrew West Central Get Improved Internet Access

Approximately 1,500 residents from three communities in St. Andrew West Central now have greater access to the Internet. This follows the official commissioning into service of safe, secured community WI-FI in Tower Avenue, Cockburn Pen and Penwood. The three sites, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF), were officially commissioned into service by Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for...
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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).
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Government Allocates $834.9 Million for Research and Development

The Government has allocated $834.939 million for research and development, which is $47.207 million or six per cent more than the 2022/2023 allocation. “While we are not yet at a target of 1.5 per cent of our gross domestic product (GDP) being allocated to research and development, implementing the objectives of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy will put us...
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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, emphasies a point as he makes his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 10.
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Jamaica to Receive Funding for Cybersecurity

The Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology will be receiving funding to strengthen Jamaica’s cybersecurity framework. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that commencing this financial year, US$6.5 million in loans and US$3.5 million in grants will be provided through a project jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He...
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Inspector of Police attached to the Frome Police Station in Westmoreland, Barrington Gentles (left), greets the Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Daniel Dawes, at the launch of a Wi-Fi hotspot in Town Head on Thursday (May 4).
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Residents Urged to Protect Wi-Fi Hotspots

Residents of communities where free public Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed are being implored to protect the infrastructure for the benefit of generations to come. “It is here to help our young people, and the wider community by extension. So please, I beg you, make sure it is protected 100 per cent,” said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the USF,...
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Principal, Guys Hill High School, Cecil Donald (left), along with (from second left), students, Guys Hill High School, Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison, and Home Economics Teacher, Guys Hill High School, Simone Bailey, at the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Guys Hill, St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), on Friday (May 5).
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PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi for Residents of Guys Hill in St. Catherine

Principal, Guys Hill High School, Cecil Donald (left), along with (from second left), students, Guys Hill High School, Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison, and Home Economics Teacher, Guys Hill High School, Simone Bailey, at the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Guys Hill, St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), on Friday (May...
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Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson, is flanked by students of the Little London High School, following the unveiling of the sign for the Little London free public Wi-Fi hotspot in Westmoreland on Thursday, May 4.
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USF Continues to Provide Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Rural Communities

As the Government continues its thrust to bridge the digital gap, particularly in rural areas, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has established free Wi-Fi hotspots in 189 communities across the island to date. The latest communities to benefit from the project are Little London and Town Head in Westmoreland Western, following the launch of free Internet service in the rural...
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