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The electric bus that will be used by the Jamaica Urban Transit company in a six-month pilot project.
The electric bus that will be used by the Jamaica Urban Transit company in a six-month pilot project.

JUTC Embarking on Pilot to Test Public Passenger Electric Bus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is embarking on a pilot to roll out the country’s first public passenger electric bus. Managing Director, Paul Abrahams, told JIS News that the unit, valued US$285,000, has been provided to the JUTC for...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium) addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Tech Beach Retreat, held at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James on December 8.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium) addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Tech Beach Retreat, held at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James on December 8.

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of Technology
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), shares a moment with Acting Principal of the Paul Mountain Primary School, Nordia McFarlane Fisher (left); Principal of the Kitson Town Primary School, Dr. Donna Mitchell-Jarrett (second right), and students from the two schools, at the unveiling of free secured Wi-Fi hotspots in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (December 7).
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), shares a moment with Acting Principal of the Paul Mountain Primary School, Nordia McFarlane Fisher (left); Principal of the Kitson Town Primary School, Dr. Donna Mitchell-Jarrett (second right), and students from the two schools, at the unveiling of free secured Wi-Fi hotspots in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (December 7).

Thousands in Frazer’s Content and Kitson Town Get Free Wi-Fi Service
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (at podium), speaking during telecommunications firm, FLOW’s press conference at the Courtleigh Auditorium and Suites in Kingston, on Thursday (December 8). Listening is FLOW’s Vice President and General Manager, Stephen Price.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (at podium), speaking during telecommunications firm, FLOW’s press conference at the Courtleigh Auditorium and Suites in Kingston, on Thursday (December 8). Listening is FLOW’s Vice President and General Manager, Stephen Price.

Gov’t and Private Sector Partner to Curb ICT Infrastructure Vandalism and Theft
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House.

25,000 PATH Students to Receive Laptops

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Falmouth Fire Station Gets ICT Tools from USF

The Falmouth Fire Station in Trelawny has been outfitted with information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, valued at more than $1.5 million, to support the emergency services provided by the unit. The devices, which were supplied by the Universal Service Fund (USF), include three desktop computers, two laptops, one multifunction printer, one projector and one projector screen. Speaking at the...
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Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department/Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen (right), greets Secretary General, Caribbean Postal Union (CPU), Clare Seraphin-Wallace (second left). Looking on (from left) are Transport Programme Manager, Universal Postal Union (UPU), Jan Bojnansky, and Postal Corporation of Jamaica Chairman, Professor Felix Akinladejo. The occasion was the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank meeting being held from November 28 to 30. It is being hosted by Jamaica Post/Post and Telecommunications Department.
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Caribbean Multi-Hub Postal Mechanism Being Pursued

The Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank is working to develop and implement a multi-hub mechanism as a long-term solution to improve and strengthen connectivity among several regional postal administrations. The hub will be administered by Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago. The Think Tank includes representatives from Jamaica Post, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
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Digital Society Transformation Process Begins – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, says the Government has commenced the process of transforming the country into a digital society. Speaking on day one of the two-day Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 29, Mr. Holness said this will reduce public bureaucratic procedures, which will improve the nation’s...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew at Pollyanna Caterers in Kingston.
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Development of Broadband Network to be Declared National Development Project

Steps are being taken by the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology to have the national broadband network being established declared a national development project. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that “currently, the Ministry has crafted a submission, which is soon to be brought to Cabinet and, once approved, to Parliament. Our intention is to move apace to have...
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Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen.
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Caribbean Transportation Hub Think Tank Slated for November 28 to 30

The Central Sorting Office (CSO) will host the upcoming Caribbean Transportation Hub Project Think Tank, slated for November 28 to 30. Delegates from the Universal Postal Union and Caribbean Postal Union will participate in discussions during the three-day event. This, as the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) seeks to rectify protracted delays experienced by mail transport operators and clients...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Students Encouraged to Pursue Unconventional STEM Careers

Students are being encouraged to consider pursuing unconventional career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who made the call, said youngsters should also look into creating new job fields in STEM to help advance the country’s development. He was speaking at the third STEM Mentee Workshop, which focused on...
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Yonique Gordon, winner of the Name the System Competition, receives her prize from Project Administrator for the Fisheries Licensing and Registration System, Morris Lawrence, at a recent handover Ceremony of the National Fisheries Authority.
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NFA to Implement Online Licensing and Registration System Soon

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has chosen a name for the soon-to-be implemented online fisheries licensing and registration system, following a naming competition among its staff. The system will be called IrieFINS – Jamaica’s fisheries and aquaculture information system. Winner of the competition is Licensing and Registration Clerk, Yonique Gordon, who walked away with the top prize of $25,000. Describing...
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