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Adjunct lecturer at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Simon Fullwood (left) engages students Daisha Williams (centre) and Debbi-Ann Baker. Occasion was the recent opening of a learning and resource centre, which was established by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Advance Program.
Adjunct lecturer at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Simon Fullwood (left) engages students Daisha Williams (centre) and Debbi-Ann Baker. Occasion was the recent opening of a learning and resource centre, which was established by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Advance Program.

Knockalva Polytechnic College Gets Learning And Resource Centre

The Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover, now has a computer-equipped learning and resource centre, which was established by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Advance Program. The facility, which has 30 workstations, provides a space...
Executive Director, Legal Aid Council (LAC), Dian Watson.
Executive Director, Legal Aid Council (LAC), Dian Watson.

Jamaicans To Benefit From Mobile Justice Unit Visits
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (foreground), displays one of the digital cards he issued during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24). The ‘Sectoral’ cards feature a QR Code that can be scanned to access his full presentation. Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz (background), scans the code with her smart phone.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (foreground), displays one of the digital cards he issued during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24). The ‘Sectoral’ cards feature a QR Code that can be scanned to access his full presentation. Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz (background), scans the code with her smart phone.

Over 11,000 Jamaicans To Receive Birth Certificates Under ‘Project Birthright’
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2022/23 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 24.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2022/23 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 24.

Gov’t Introducing Childbirth Bedside Registration App
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (fourth left), give the “thumbs up” sign following the commissioning of a new $20-million free public Wi-Fi system in Olympic Way in the St. Andrew West Central constituency on Thursday (May 26). The system, which was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF) and done in collaboration with telecommunications company, Digicel, was unveiled at the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. Separate Wi-Fi infrastructure was provided for the school under the initiative and was also officially launched during the event. Also giving a thumbs up (from left) are Director, Corporate Government Relations, Joy Clarke; Senior Superintendent of Police, St, Andrew South Division, Kirk Ricketts; Board Chairman of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Bruce Bicknell; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USF, Daniel Dawes; and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Arlene Thomas.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (fourth left), give the “thumbs up” sign following the commissioning of a new $20-million free public Wi-Fi system in Olympic Way in the St. Andrew West Central constituency on Thursday (May 26). The system, which was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF) and done in collaboration with telecommunications company, Digicel, was unveiled at the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. Separate Wi-Fi infrastructure was provided for the school under the initiative and was also officially launched during the event. Also giving a thumbs up (from left) are Director, Corporate Government Relations, Joy Clarke; Senior Superintendent of Police, St, Andrew South Division, Kirk Ricketts; Board Chairman of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Bruce Bicknell; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USF, Daniel Dawes; and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Arlene Thomas.

PM Unveils Free Wi-Fi For Olympic Way

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Senior Technology Officer of the National Council on Science and Technology, Kristina Barrett Harrison.
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Applications Open For National Innovation Competition 2022

Individuals and organisations are being invited to submit applications for the 2022 staging of the National Innovation Competition. The biennial event is held in collaboration with the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) and the Scientific Research Council (SRC) to promote science and technology in Jamaica. Entrants have up to July 31 to express their interest in one of...
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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.
CybersecurityTechnology

JACIRT Committed To Cybersecurity Response

The Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt) remains committed to providing cybersecurity support and management on behalf of the Government to the entire country and Jamaicans in the diaspora. “We have some of the best resources here and a competent and dedicated team,” Head of JaCirt, Lt. Col. Godphey Sterling said. He noted that “even though our main reason is...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, highlights a matter of importance during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24).
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First NIDS Pilot Site In Kingston August

The first National Identification System (NIDS) pilot enrolment site is scheduled to be established in Kingston and St. Andrew by August 2022. Being implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister, NIDS is intended to provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Morais Guy. The USF is providing free public Internet service in major town centres, parks and high-traffic areas across the island.
Technology

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot in Port Maria

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor...
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Donor of 586 tablets to students from schools in St. Thomas and St. Catherine, Melvin McDonald (second right), presents one of the items to student from Marlie Hill Primary and Infant School, Jayeshawn Douglas (second left), during a handover ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Region Six Director, Sophia Forbes Hall and Region Two Director, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant. The ceremony was held at Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine on Tuesday (May 17).
EducationTechnology

PHOTOS: Tablets Donated To 93 Rural Schools

Donor of 586 tablets to students from schools in St. Thomas and St. Catherine, Melvin McDonald (second right), presents one of the items to student from Marlie Hill Primary and Infant School, Jayeshawn Douglas (second left), during a handover ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Region Six Director, Sophia Forbes Hall and Region Two Director, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant. The ceremony was...
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Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens as Director, Government Enterprise and Information Technology SolutionS at Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W) Carol Robertson, explains the features of the medical-grade iPad he is holding. The ipad is one tool that will be configured to the central network that will be accessible to all public health centres. The Minister participated in a tour of the e-Gov Jamaica Limited’s Data Centre and the C&W Warehouse in St. Andrew recently.
Health & WellnessTechnology

ICT In The Health Sector Brings New Opportunities

Modernisation of the public health system will create new jobs in the sector, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He was referring to the Health Strengthening Programme that will see an information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure being put in place to network all public health institutions. Minister Tufton shared the details following a recent...
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Director of Projects of the Universal Service Fund, Kwan Wilson, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 12.
Technology

USF Intends To Expand Public Wi-Fi Programmes

The Universal Service Fund (USF) intends to expand its Community Connect and Connect Jamaica public Wi-Fi programmes in the 2022/2023 financial year. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ recently, Director of Projects at the USF, Kwan Wilson, noted these have been “very successful and impactful” over the years. Mr. Wilson informed that the Fund aims to establish...
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