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Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (standing centre); People’s Republic of China, Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Tian Qi (standing left); and Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (standing right), observe the signing of an agreement for the Jamaica Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Talent Hub Initiative, during the launch held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Friday (November 26). The signatories are Huawei Technologies Jamaica Company Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Bo Zhou (seated left) and Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Dale Webber.

PHOTOS: Launch Of ICT Talent Hub Initiative

Minister of Education, Youth, and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.

School Leaders Urged To Make Greater Use Of Technology

Project Manager for the ‘Own Your Own Device’ initiative, at e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-Ljam), Seymour Rhoden

Some 5,000 Teachers To Receive E-vouchers To Purchase Laptops

Young people who completed the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) applaud during the graduation ceremony held on November 16 at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston.

Over 600 Young People Graduate From Technology Advancement Programme

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr Charah Watson, speaks about Science and Technology Month at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (November 3).

Major Focus On Science And Technology In November

Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 2).

4 years ago Technology

Bethel Town, Darliston And Whitehouse To Get Wi-Fi Hotspots

The communities of Bethel Town, Darliston and Whitehouse in the Westmoreland Eastern constituency are to benefit from the installation of Wi-Fi hotspots. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Daniel Lawrence, who said that the undertaking aims to ensure reliable access to Internet service, particularly for students who engage in learning online. “To bridge this digital divide,...

4 years ago IndustryTechnology

Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs

Local entrepreneurs are heralding the opportunities that now exist for Jamaicans due to digital transition. The stance was made at the recently concluded Wealth Summit on Digital Financial Inclusion hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. All six presenters at the summit, who were drawn from the public and private sectors, advocated for the benefits to be...

Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen, points to a list of the services offered by Jamaica Post at the organisation’s 350 Anniversary Stamp launch, held at the Post and Telecommunications Department in Kingston, on October 29.

4 years ago Technology

Plans In Place To Transform Postal Service

Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen says plans are in place to transform the postal service, making it more efficient, profitable and customer centric. He said through its nine strategic objectives, Jamaica Post has commenced the journey to rebrand, retool and reposition the organisation. “We have started to renovate some of our locations and strengthen our IT (Information Technology) infrastructure. We intend...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), along with Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen (left), and Chairman of the Jamaica Postal Corporation, Professor Felix Akinladejo, display the Jamaica Post’s 350 Anniversary Stamp, at its launch today (October 29), at the Post and Telecommunications Department in Kingston.

4 years ago Technology

Technology Minister Lauds Service of Jamaica Post

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the postal service continues to facilitate several areas of life for Jamaicans doing transactions across the globe. Delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Post’s 350 Anniversary Stamp launch, at the Post and Telecommunications Department in Kingston today (October 29), the Minister said it is making strides with transhipment of...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a cheque valued at $100,000, representing a donation from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to Jamaica Reach to Recovery, an affiliate of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS). The cheque was handed over at the Minister’s New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 28). Also pictured are Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes (left), and Chairman of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Carolind Graham.

4 years ago EnergyTechnology

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Hands Over $100,000 Donation From Universal Service Fund To Jamaica Reach To Recovery

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a cheque valued at $100,000, representing a donation from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to Jamaica Reach to Recovery, an affiliate of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS). The cheque was handed over at the Minister’s New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 28). Also pictured are Chief...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), receives one of 20 tablets donated by Unicomer Jamaica Limited, from Managing Director, Mr Edwin Vaquerano, at the Ministry on October 28. The devices have been given to the ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative. The donation is valued at $1,608,000 and the tablets will be given to secondary students and primary-school teachers.

4 years ago EducationTechnology

PHOTOS: Unicomer Jamaica LimitedDonating Tablets

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), receives one of 20 tablets donated by Unicomer Jamaica Limited, from Managing Director, Mr Edwin Vaquerano, at the Ministry on October 28. The devices have been given to the ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative. The donation is valued at $1,608,000 and the tablets will be given to secondary...

Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.

4 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnologyYouth

JSIF Supporting Children’s Learning During COVID-19

In the sphere of education, many of the measures that the Government of Jamaica has adopted in response to the global health crisis has been the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels. The need to maintain educational continuity has however presented challenges to which schools have responded with different remote options. There have been increasing concerns regarding the number...