| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag
Advertisement
Hurricane Melissa

Latest

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Synergy International Systems Inc, Dr. Ashot Hovanesian display a copy of the contract for the implementation of an electronic jail management system for the Department of Correctional Services, during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Synergy International Systems Inc, Dr. Ashot Hovanesian display a copy of the contract for the implementation of an electronic jail management system for the Department of Correctional Services, during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Department Of Correctional Services To Implement Electronic Jail Management System

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is set to benefit from the implementation of an electronic Jail Management System, under the Ministry of National Security’s Security Strengthening Project (SSP). The $117 million investment is being undertaken through a partnership involving...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left) President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Patsy Edwards-Henry; NAJ/ LASCO Nurse of the Year 2021-2022, Lillian Lewis-McDonald; Student Nurse of the Year, Alicia Vickers; and Operations and Programme Manager, LASCO Chin Foundation, Tahirah Fraser. They were at the launch of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 12.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left) President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Patsy Edwards-Henry; NAJ/ LASCO Nurse of the Year 2021-2022, Lillian Lewis-McDonald; Student Nurse of the Year, Alicia Vickers; and Operations and Programme Manager, LASCO Chin Foundation, Tahirah Fraser. They were at the launch of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 12.

Healthcare Workers Encouraged To Get Familiar With The Computer
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), provides details about the information and communications technology (ICT) system that will link patient’s information from all public health centres and hospitals to one central network. He is flanked by ICT Lead on the Ministry’s Information System 4 Health (IS4H) project, Shawn Bolton (left) and Director, Government Enterprise and Information Technology Solutions at Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W), Carol Robertson. Occasion was a tour of the C&W warehouse on Carlton Crescent on May 12, which stores the equipment to be used under the project. The Minister also visited the e-Gov Jamaica Limited Data Centre on Old Hope Road.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), provides details about the information and communications technology (ICT) system that will link patient’s information from all public health centres and hospitals to one central network. He is flanked by ICT Lead on the Ministry’s Information System 4 Health (IS4H) project, Shawn Bolton (left) and Director, Government Enterprise and Information Technology Solutions at Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W), Carol Robertson. Occasion was a tour of the C&W warehouse on Carlton Crescent on May 12, which stores the equipment to be used under the project. The Minister also visited the e-Gov Jamaica Limited Data Centre on Old Hope Road.

Gov’t Invests US$8.4 Million In Health Sector ICT System
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, inspects a new Hyundai motor vehicle while Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Magna Motors Dealership (Jamaica), Erick Gutierrez (right) explains the features. Also looking on is Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (partially hidden). The occasion was the official launch of Magna Motors’ (Hyundai) new state-of-the-art facility and seventh anniversary celebrations on Thursday (May 12), at the entity’s Oxford Road address, St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, inspects a new Hyundai motor vehicle while Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Magna Motors Dealership (Jamaica), Erick Gutierrez (right) explains the features. Also looking on is Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (partially hidden). The occasion was the official launch of Magna Motors’ (Hyundai) new state-of-the-art facility and seventh anniversary celebrations on Thursday (May 12), at the entity’s Oxford Road address, St. Andrew.

Jamaica Preparing For Shift To Electric Vehicles – PM
Human Resource and Administration Manager of the Universal Service Fund, Shanique Cornwall.
Human Resource and Administration Manager of the Universal Service Fund, Shanique Cornwall.

USF Celebrates 17th Anniversary With Several Activities

More

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 10).
Sectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

Technology Minister Appeals To MDAs To Protect Their Data

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is appealing to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as well as private-sector entities to invest in the relevant security technologies to protect their data. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10, Minister Vaz further encouraged the entities to invest in user education...
Read more
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.
EducationSectoral Debate 2022/23TechnologyYouth

30,000 Parents/Guardians Redeem Vouchers For Devices

A total of 30,000 parents/guardians have redeemed vouchers valued at $20,000 to acquire devices for their children through the ‘Own Your Own Device’ initiative (OYOD). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement during his 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 10. The initiative is a partnership between the Ministry of Science,...
Read more
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.
EnergyParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

Work In Progress For Introduction Of Electric Vehicles

Cabinet has approved the strategic framework for electric mobility, which will guide the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Jamaica. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10. “We are now waiting on the fiscal policy framework, which we expect...
Read more
Minister of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10.
ParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

Digital Access To Be Increased

Expansion of the GovNet infrastructure will continue this fiscal year, says Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10, Mr. Vaz said the expansion and buildout supports the Government’s drive to increase digital access. He pointed out that eGov and the National Works...
Read more
Minister of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10.
ParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

Universal Access To Internet Services

The Government remains resolute to provide universal access to Internet services. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Universal Service Fund (USF) is on a mission to enable a digital society, through universal access to the Internet and digital inclusion....
Read more
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), presents a Chromebook to Seaforth High School student, Sasheika Henry (third left). Occasion was a ceremony for the hand over of 1100 Chromebooks donated by Google to benefit students in St. Thomas, held on Friday (May 6), at the St. Thomas Technical High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Director at the St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Janet Harrison-Cousins; Director of the Mathematics Honours College porgramme in the parish, Beverley Hyatt; President of the St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Professor Malton Edwards; and Director of the Foundation, Christine Watson.
EducationTechnology

Google Donates 1100 Chromebooks To St. Thomas Schools

A total of 1100 Chromebooks, valuing $27million, are to be distributed to students across the parish of St. Thomas, courtesy of American multinational technology company, Google. The donation was secured by the St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation for its Mathematics Honours College programme in the parish. The devices were handed over during a ceremony at the St. Thomas Technical High School...
Read more
GovNet Project Manager in the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.
Technology

Contracts Signed For GovNet Buildout

Three major contracts have been signed to advance the buildout of GovNet, the broadband network for the public sector. GovNet’s Project Manager in the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson, told JIS News that the contracts, which were signed recently, are for fibre-optic expansion with the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of US$895,996.80; for active network equipment with...
Read more