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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the investor briefing for One on One Educational Services initial public offering (IPO), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 9.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the investor briefing for One on One Educational Services initial public offering (IPO), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 9.

Incorporation of Technology in Teaching and Learning Permanent – Minister

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the incorporation of technology in the teaching and learning process will remain a permanent component of the education system. Speaking at the investor briefing for One on One Educational Services’ initial...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Computer Science and IT Teachers to Be Trained Under Coding in Schools Project
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes (right), is joined by (from left) Parish Manager for the St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace; Pastor of the Redemption Chapel in Canterbury, Lascelles Thomas; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; St James Central Member of Parliament (MP), Heroy Clarke; and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, in the unveiling of the sign for the Canterbury free, public Wi-Fi hotspot, in St. James, on Monday, August 8.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes (right), is joined by (from left) Parish Manager for the St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace; Pastor of the Redemption Chapel in Canterbury, Lascelles Thomas; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; St James Central Member of Parliament (MP), Heroy Clarke; and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, in the unveiling of the sign for the Canterbury free, public Wi-Fi hotspot, in St. James, on Monday, August 8.

Free Wi-Fi for Farm Heights and Canterbury
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), lead in celebrating the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the community of Point Hill, in the parish, on August 4. Others (from left) are Vice President of the Point Hill Community Development Committee, Anna-Kim Williams; Field Supervisor with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Jeremy Jones; Community Development Officer with the SDC, Shaunette Flemming; Corporal Dennis Williams, and Guidance Counsellor at the Point Hill Primary School, Feliciano Thorpe.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), lead in celebrating the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the community of Point Hill, in the parish, on August 4. Others (from left) are Vice President of the Point Hill Community Development Committee, Anna-Kim Williams; Field Supervisor with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Jeremy Jones; Community Development Officer with the SDC, Shaunette Flemming; Corporal Dennis Williams, and Guidance Counsellor at the Point Hill Primary School, Feliciano Thorpe.

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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Technology

Innovators Urged to Make Greater Use of Country’s Natural Resources

Local innovators are being urged to utlilise more of the country’s natural resources to create products, equipment, and tools that contribute to national development. Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, made the call while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. She commended those who are already turning their ideas...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19).
Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Gov’t Lowers Duty on Electric Vehicles

The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent, and purchasers of those vehicles will not have to pay licence fees over the next five years. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No. 2), Resolution, 2022, and the Road Traffic (Licence Duties) Order, 2022,...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19.
JusticeParliamentTechnologyTransport

Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets

The Government is moving to introduce the use of electronic warrants, which will be issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19. The legislation will help to bring into effect...
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Customer Service Area Manager, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) West, Janice Carr.
EnergyTechnology

JPS Training Persons in Electric Vehicle Services

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on an ‘eDrive’ initiative aimed at equipping persons with in-demand skills to support the growth of electric vehicle usage in Jamaica. Under the train-the-trainer programme, 15 trainers in the field of mechanics and emergency response will receive training in electric/hybrid vehicle hazard management and electric/hybrid vehicle...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan
Technology

Jamaica Steps into NextGen TV

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says he is pleased that Jamaica has become a pioneer in the adoption of digital switchover technology. Jamaica’s adoption of the technology – Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0, also referred to as Next Generation TV (NextGen TV), will see the country transitioning...
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Member of Parliament, for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes, celebrate the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot at Christiana in Manchester, on Friday (July 15).
Technology

Christiana Celebrates Wi-Fi Hotspot

The community of Christiana in Manchester has celebrated the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot. This is one of several being installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in communities across the island. Community members on Friday (July 15) started accessing the system after it was officially put into service. Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley...
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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
ScienceTechnology

Nominations Open for 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology

Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology. The award acknowledges scientific achievements and encourages creativity and innovation. The nomination forms are available on the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) website at www.ncst.gov.jm. Executive Director of the Commission, Olive-Jean Burrowes, is inviting interested persons to submit nominations before the deadline of Monday, August...
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