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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.

EV Importers Encouraged to Partner with JFB

Electric vehicle (EV) importers are being encouraged to partner with the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), in training and sensitising firefighters on how to treat with fires occurring in these vehicles. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that the importers...

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.

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.

Mobay Business Community to Partner on JamaicaEye

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).

Hundreds of Students Take Part in JCTI Career Expo

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...

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.

3 years ago 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,...

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.

3 years ago 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.

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.

3 years ago 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...

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.

3 years ago 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...

3 years ago 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,...

3 years ago Technology

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...