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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting devices to make a point during the opening of the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 7).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting devices to make a point during the opening of the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 7).

Gov’t Providing Scholarships for 1,250 STEM Teachers

The Government will be providing full tuition scholarships with the aim of preparing 1,250 new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers over the next five years. The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) and The Mico University College will partner in...
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (seated), discusses some of the agency’s achievements with JFB Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Eubanks, at the entity’s headquarters on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (seated), discusses some of the agency’s achievements with JFB Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Eubanks, at the entity’s headquarters on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting tools as he opened the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting tools as he opened the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).

Gov’t Provides $200 Million for Establishment of Fiscal Research Institute at UWI
Corporate Planner Universal Service Fund (USF), Nepatra Bennett (right) and Programme Manager, Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance, Alexia Beckford (second right), engages with President of the USF’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Club at Central High School, Sania Smith (second left), and Treasurer Rihanna Bennett. Occasion was the recent launch of the club at the school in Clarendon.
Corporate Planner Universal Service Fund (USF), Nepatra Bennett (right) and Programme Manager, Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance, Alexia Beckford (second right), engages with President of the USF’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Club at Central High School, Sania Smith (second left), and Treasurer Rihanna Bennett. Occasion was the recent launch of the club at the school in Clarendon.

PHOTOS: USF ICT Club Launched at Central High School
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oral Heaven, addresses journalists at the entity’s headquarters at Freeport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday, March 2.
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oral Heaven, addresses journalists at the entity’s headquarters at Freeport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday, March 2.

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Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts (second left), listens as Administrative/Procurement Coordinator at JamVac, Nadia White (left), discusses tourism careers with students from the Portmore Community College, at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) inaugural Career Expo, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Friday (March 3).
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Hundreds of Students Take Part in JCTI Career Expo

More than 400 students from 17 schools across the island gathered at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (March 3) to participate in the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) inaugural Career Expo. The expo was hosted in collaboration with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and provided an opportunity for secondary and tertiary students to...
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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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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 October 2022. Mr. Vaz noted that the entity’s introduction, has given “greater accessibility to areas that are not currently served...
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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.
Technology

Cutting-Edge Technology Reshaping the Jamaica Constabulary Force

The utilisation of cutting-edge technology continues to shape the reality of policing with improved efficiency in Jamaica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has said. “The expansion and modernisation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been critical to developing a powerful, digital-minded police force at this time in our nation’s history,” he noted,...
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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.
Technology

PHOTOS: Wi-Fi in Lawrence Tavern

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.
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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.
Technology

PHOTOS: Red Hills And Lawrence Tavern Communities in St. Andrew West Rural Get Free Wi-Fi Facilities

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...
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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.
Technology

63 More Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be installing 63 additional WI-FI hotspots across the island in the new financial year, which begins April 1. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during the recent launch of a community hotspot at the Buff Bay Primary School in Portland. He said that despite some delays due to...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Technology

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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