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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Gov’t in Dialogue with Satellite Internet Provider Starlink

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says discussions are being held with satellite Internet provider Starlink, regarding broadband connectivity expansion in hard-to-reach areas in Jamaica. Starlink was given the green light to commence operating in Jamaica in...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), presents the trophy for Highest Mark Obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Batches 143 and 144 to Woman Constable Racquel Russell. Looking on is Woman Constable Shevel Lee, who was also awarded in the same category. The presentation was made during Tuesday’s (February 28) Passing Out Parade Ceremony for 282 trainee constables at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in St. Catherine.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), presents the trophy for Highest Mark Obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Batches 143 and 144 to Woman Constable Racquel Russell. Looking on is Woman Constable Shevel Lee, who was also awarded in the same category. The presentation was made during Tuesday’s (February 28) Passing Out Parade Ceremony for 282 trainee constables at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in St. Catherine.

Cutting-Edge Technology Reshaping the Jamaica Constabulary Force
Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes, celebrate the installation of the free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility in the Lawrence Tavern community in St. Andrew, recently.
Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes, celebrate the installation of the free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility in the Lawrence Tavern community in St. Andrew, recently.

PHOTOS: Wi-Fi in Lawrence Tavern
Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (third left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (fourth left), point to the new free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility, which was officially installed for the Red Hills community in St. Andrew, recently. Others pictured (from left) are Councillor for the Red Hills Division, Rohan Hall; Deacon at the Red Hills Baptist Church, Barry Wilson; Principal of the Red Hills Primary School, Glenroy Messam, and Detective Inspector attached to the Red Hills Police Station, Collin Burgher. At the front are students from the Red Hills Primary School, Sarah Bryan and Kyle Francis. The USF provides Free Community Wi-Fi designed to increase Internet access to unserved and underserved, and rural communities to facilitate greater digital inclusion. The goal of the project is to provide 189 Free community Wi-Fi facilities across the island.
Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (third left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (fourth left), point to the new free Wi-Fi Hotspot facility, which was officially installed for the Red Hills community in St. Andrew, recently. Others pictured (from left) are Councillor for the Red Hills Division, Rohan Hall; Deacon at the Red Hills Baptist Church, Barry Wilson; Principal of the Red Hills Primary School, Glenroy Messam, and Detective Inspector attached to the Red Hills Police Station, Collin Burgher. At the front are students from the Red Hills Primary School, Sarah Bryan and Kyle Francis. The USF provides Free Community Wi-Fi designed to increase Internet access to unserved and underserved, and rural communities to facilitate greater digital inclusion. The goal of the project is to provide 189 Free community Wi-Fi facilities across the island.

PHOTOS: Red Hills And Lawrence Tavern Communities in St. Andrew West Rural Get Free Wi-Fi Facilities
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), unveils the sign for the Buff Bay Community Wi-fi hotspot in Portland, which was launched recently. Joining him (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Chief Executive Officer, Lifespan Spring Water, Nayana Williams; Principal, Buff Bay High, Sandra Buchanan; Principal, Buff Bay Primary, Jacqueline Edwards and Vice Principal, Buff Bay Primary, Keisha Braimbridge.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), unveils the sign for the Buff Bay Community Wi-fi hotspot in Portland, which was launched recently. Joining him (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Chief Executive Officer, Lifespan Spring Water, Nayana Williams; Principal, Buff Bay High, Sandra Buchanan; Principal, Buff Bay Primary, Jacqueline Edwards and Vice Principal, Buff Bay Primary, Keisha Braimbridge.

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Residents of Windsor Castle Get Internet Access

Residents of Windsor Castle in West Portland are now benefiting from a newly commissioned community access point (CAP), established by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The lab is equipped with high-speed Internet connectivity, computers, and other tools, which will afford residents opportunities to learn new skills, access online services, and connect with the rest of the world. Minister of Science,...
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Winner of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) logo competition for its new information system - IrieFINS Danielle Barnes of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, shows off her winning design during the presentation ceremony at the Transformation Implementation Unit in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).
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Ministry of Finance Employee Wins NFA Logo Competition

Administrator at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Danielle Barnes, is the winner of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) logo competition for its new information system - IrieFINS The selection of a logo advances the NFA one step closer to the roll-out of its new online licensing and registration system. The winning design will be used online, in...
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Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
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Educational Institutions Urged to Appoint Data Protection Officers

Educational institutions are being urged to appoint data protection officers to monitor compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2020 and report nonconformity not remedied within reasonable time. The call comes from Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay, and is in light of the anticipated implementation of the legislation later this year. She was speaking at a recent hybrid Cybersecurity and Data Protection...
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Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith, shows an App of the organisation on a cellular phone, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 17.
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Digital Transformation of TA Expected to Improve Service Quality

The digital transformation of the Transport Authority (TA) is expected to increase operational efficiency and improve service quality to its clients. This was emphasised by the TA Managing Director, Ralston Smith, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 17. He explained that the regulatory body for commercial carriers and public passenger vehicles (PPVs) has embarked on a Digital Transformation Project,...
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HousingTechnology

Real Estate Board Offering Social Media Training

Real estate dealers and salesmen have another opportunity to enhance their social media marketing skills through training to be provided by the Real Estate Board (REB). The course will be held over two three-hour sittings, commencing with a beginner module on February 21 and 28. Another session for persons at the intermediate level, with advanced social media knowledge, is set...
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Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on the online application process for the 2023/2024 licensing period. He is flanked by Corporate Communications Manager, Merdina Callum (left(, and General Manager, Management Information Systems, Vernon Walters.
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Transport Authority Urges Licensees to Use Online Portal

The Transport Authority (TA) is urging persons to use its online portal to submit applications for the 2023/2024 licensing period. The Authority commenced accepting applications for new and renewal of road licences for public passenger vehicles (PPV) and commercial carriers on February 13. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (Feb.17), the Authority’s Managing Director, Ralston Smith, said that...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), in discussion with Director of Agriculture and Fisheries at Food For the Poor, Nakhle Hado (right), while Chief Strategic Officer, Environmental Solutions Limited, Stephen Jones, looks on. They were in the process of observing a drone (foreground) being used to irrigate an onion farm in St. Thomas, during a tour on Thursday (February 16).
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Agriculture Ministry Invites Investment in Drone Technology

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting investment in drone technology to ramp up production in the agriculture sector. Speaking during a tour of onion farms in St. Thomas on Thursday (February 16), portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is investing in two drones to assist farmers with irrigation, and the Ministry...
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