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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).

Portmore to be Positioned as a Smart Tech City

The Government is seeking to position Jamaica’s 15th named parish, Portmore, as a “Smart Tech City” serving the Global Services and Knowledge Services industry. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while making his 2022/23 Budget...

Jamaica can be a Technology Hub – PM

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), looks on as Principal, Balmagie Primary School, Vinette Simms (third left), is presented with a printer donated by the Usain Bolt Foundation, by Member of Parliament for Western St. Andrew, Anthony Hylton (second right), during a ceremony held at the school on March 17. Others from left are students Damion Rowe and Deena-Kay Cole, and teacher at the school, Naomi Biggs Gayle.

PHOTOS: Handover Of Printer At Balmagie Primary

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes (left), applauds after unveiling the sign symbolising the official commissioning of the community Wi-Fi hotspot at the Rudolph Elder Park, Morant Bay, St. Thomas, recently. Mr Dawes is joined by Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles (second right); Vice President and General Manager, Flow Jamaica, Stephen Price (third left); and members of the community.

PHOTOS: USF Commissions Free Wi-Fi At Rudolph Elder Park, Morant Bay

Members of the Spectrum Management Authority team who helped to decorate the building for the 2022 Jamaica Day Best Decorated Building Competition, which they won.

SMA Wins Jamaica Day Best-Decorated Building Competition

Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (foreground), charges an electric vehicle (EV), during a ceremony for the official hand over and commissioning of an EV charging station donated by the High Commission, at the Jamaican-German Automotive School (JAGAS) in Kingston on Tuesday (March 15). Looking on are Chairman of the HEART/NSTA Trust Board of Directors, Professor Alvin Wint (left); JAGAS trainees, local representatives of Flash Motors, which provided the vehicle; personnel from Xergy Energy of Canada, which installed the EV station; and members of the Canadian High Commission.

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JAGAS Gets Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The Jamaican-German Automotive School (JAGAS) has been outfitted with an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, which will be utlised in equipping local automatics with EV skills. The station, donated by the Canadian High Commission, was officially handed over and commissioned into service, during a ceremony at JAGAS’ Maxfield Avenue location on Tuesday (March 15) It will support the provision of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

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Digital Financial Services Must Be Inclusive, Accessible – Dr. Dunn

Providers of digital financial services are being implored to create products that are inclusive and accessible to all Jamaicans, while ensuring that the most vulnerable are protected, including the elderly. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, made the call while addressing Tuesday’s (March 15) World Consumer Rights Day online forum...

(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a recent virtual town hall on the full resumption of face-to-face classes.

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Technology Will Remain A Permanent Feature Of Jamaica’s Education System – Minister Williams

Technology will remain a permanent feature of instructional delivery in schools, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Her announcement comes as schools prepare for the full resumption of face-to-face classes on Monday, March 7. “We will still have all the technology that you’re used to. We will [also] have lessons on Television, because the Ministry has its...

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second right) unveils the sign symbolising the official commissioning of the community WI-FI hotspot at the Jones Town Primary School in South St. Andrew on March 4. Applauding (from left) are Chairman, Jones Town Primary School, Patrick Rose; community member, Louise Newland; Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and Divisional Commander, Kingston Western Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Michael Phipps.

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Jones Town Gets Free Wi-fi Service

Jones Town in South St. Andrew is the latest community to benefit from access to free reliable Internet service as the Government continues to roll out its Wi-Fi hotspot programme across the island. The $7.5-million facility, situated at the Jones Town Primary School, was officially commissioned into service on Friday (March 4) by Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service...

Participants were (l-r) Walric Peddie, President of Junior Achievement Jamaica, Ms. Debbie Meeks, Principal, Elletson Primary & Infant School, Mr. Duane Forbes, Principal, Jacks Hill Primary & Infant School and Ms. Abigail Cole, Office Manager, Junior Achievement Jamaica.

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U.S. Embassy and Junior Achievement Jamaica Support Island’s One Laptop or Tablet per Child Initiative

Recently, U.S. Embassy Kingston’s program partners Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ) handed over 15 tablets to three institutions, as part of JAJ’s Adopt-A-School Program. The benefiting institutions are Elletson Primary & Infant School, Jacks Hill Primary & Infant School and Denham Town High School. This contributes to the nation’s One Laptop or Tablet Per Child initiative, aimed at promoting inclusivity in...

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Dept. Of Co-Operatives And Friendly Societies Launches Online Registration

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has applauded the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) on its use of digital technology to offer registration services to the public. Speaking at the virtual launch of the DCFS Online Registration System on February 23, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn,...

Chief Technical Director of the Policy Planning and Evaluation Division in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie.

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Discussions Under Way To Make Electric Vehicles Affordable To Jamaicans

Discussions are under way to make electric vehicles more affordable to Jamaicans by 2030 to 2035. This was noted by Chief Technical Director of the Policy Planning and Evaluation Division of the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 21 about the Emissions Policy Framework and the updated Climate Change...