Residents in the St. Catherine community of Point Hill now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The system was officially commissioned into service on August 4, with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, telling the residents that they have an opportunity to further enhance...

The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) continues to modernise the country’s postal service, under a new renovation and maintenance strategy. This includes painting jobs and other cosmetic repairs. Senior Director of Corporate Services, Herbert Fletcher, noted that this is one of nine strategic objectives adopted by the organisation to “redefine how Jamaica Post operates in a globally competitive logistics...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...