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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left, background); Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right); and Minister of State in the Education Ministry, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (second right), share a photo opportunity with students of Carmel Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland on Tuesday (January 6), after presenting them with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) toys. They are joined by Principal of the school, Ushae Daley-Bromfield (left), and Regional Director for Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock (right).

HISPASAT SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY FOR SCHOOLS, PUBLIC ENTITIES IN REMOTE AREAS

The Government will provide Hispasat satellite connectivity to remote schools and other critical public institutions impacted by Hurricane Melissa through assistance from the European Union (EU) and the Spanish Government. Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday's (December 10) post-Cabinet press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.

Telecoms Showing Strong Recovery – Minister Vaz

Jamaica “Building Forward” in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa – Dr. Wheatley

Team Leader for Analytical Services at the Scientific Research Council, Ray-Anne Shaw Phillips.

SRC Urges Vigilance Over Food Safety

Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey V. Sewell.

Cabinet Secretary Says Purpose of AI is to Empower Human Beings

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunication, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on November 11.

7 months ago Telecommunications

Multi-Pronged Approach to Restore Telecommunications Service in Areas Impacted by Hurricane

The Government is using a multi-pronged approach to restore telecommunications service in communities most impacted by Category Five Hurricane Melissa. This is being done through the provision of free community Wi-Fi by the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the distribution of more than 700 Starlink devices. Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on November 11, Minister of Energy, Transport...

Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova Denton.

7 months ago Technology

USF Initiative Delivers Solar-Powered Connectivity and Relief to Hurricane-Affected Western Parishes

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is continuing its “Connec’ 2 Recovery” Tour – an emergency outreach initiative, delivering solar-powered Internet service, device charging, and care packages to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa across Western Jamaica. The six-day relief effort, running from November 6 to 11, is benefiting residents in St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, and St. Elizabeth. Marketing and Public Relations...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (right), assists resident of Montpelier, Hanover, Lloyd Stewart (left), in accessing Starlink Wi-Fi service via a mobile unit deployed in the community on November 7.

7 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryTechnology

USF Deploys Mobile Wi-Fi Station in Montpelier, Hanover, to Support Hurricane Recovery

The Universal Service Fund (USF) rolled out a mobile Wi-Fi and charging station in Montpelier, Hanover, on November 7, to provide critical connectivity support for residents impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charlton McFarlane, told JIS News that the agency’s community Wi-Fi infrastructure sustained significant damage during Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 28. In response, the...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, gives an update on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Thursday

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USF to Deliver 90 Connectivity Solutions Over Next Six Weeks

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is airlifting Starlink units and generators into isolated communities to establish community Wi- Fi hubs and support humanitarian operations,” said Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 4).

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Prime Minister Announces Measures to Re-establish Banking Connectivity Disrupted by Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated that efforts are under way to restore telecommunications services to banks, enabling the resumption of automated teller machine (ATM) operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “There is a programme to give connectivity to the banks in the areas that are cut off from electricity and telecommunications. They are working...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Monday’s (November 3) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Jamaica House.

7 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryTelecommunications

Telecoms Companies Restoring Service to Hardest-Hit Parishes

Telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow are working to reinstate service in parishes most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Providing an update during Monday’s (November 3) press briefing at Jamaica House, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that over the next two days, Digicel will be focused on restoring service “from Falmouth to Montego Bay, then Montego Bay...

Power lines in Esher, Hanover, downed during Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.

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Hanover Residents Share Sobering Accounts of Survival After Hurricane Melissa

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, residents of Hanover are sharing profound stories of heartbreaking loss, survival and resilience. The Category Five hurricane that struck Jamaica on October 28 has been described as one of the most intense cyclones in the country’s recorded history. The system unleashed widespread destruction across multiple parishes—flattening homes, uprooting trees, and cutting off electricity, water,...