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

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...
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).
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).

Ministry of Finance Employee Wins NFA Logo Competition
Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

Educational Institutions Urged to Appoint Data Protection Officers
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.
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.

Digital Transformation of TA Expected to Improve Service Quality
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.
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.

Transport Authority Urges Licensees to Use Online Portal

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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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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).
AgricultureTechnology

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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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a recent cybersecurity and data-protection forum, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.
TechnologyYouth

Students Urged to Protect Identities and Data Online

Students are being urged to stay informed about the latest cyberthreats and protect their identities and data, particularly when they are online. The caution came from Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a recent cybersecurity and data-protection forum, held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. She emphasised that cybersecurity and data protection must be priority,...
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$900M Programmed to Expand Law-Enforcement Stakeholders’ Cybersecurity Capabilities

The Government will be spending $900 million to further build out the security forces’ cybersecurity initiatives during fiscal year 2023/24. The money will be used to continue the procurement of software and hardware to expand the security forces’ capabilities. Details of the project are outlined in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of EducFocal Limited, Gordon Swaby (left), speaks to Territory Manager of INOVA Solutions, Jeroen Nederkoorn (second left) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third right), at the launch of the Microsoft 365 Programmes for teachers and students, at Excelsior High School, today (February 14). At right is Principal of Excelsior High School, Deanroy Bromfield.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Microsoft Suite of Programmes for Teachers and Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) is committed to eliminating the digital gap. This was emphasised by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, at the launch of the Microsoft 365 suite of programmes for teachers and students, held at Excelsior High School in Kingston today (February 14). Mrs. Williams said the introduction of the Microsoft Office 365...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.
Technology

New National Cybersecurity Authority to be Established

The Government will be establishing a new National Cybersecurity Authority that will develop national cybersecurity policies, monitor cyberthreats, provide skills training, and develop human capital. This will be facilitated with funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure during...
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Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
Technology

Cybersecurity Forum for Educators and Administrators

Educators and administrators across the various levels of the education system are being encouraged to participate in a Cybersecurity and Data Protection Forum on February 15. The event is being hosted by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), and persons can join the session online via the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
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