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President of the National Council of Taxi Associations (NCOTA), Allan Blair, addresses the launch of the Transport Operators COVID-19 Initiative, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, on Tuesday, October 5.
President of the National Council of Taxi Associations (NCOTA), Allan Blair, addresses the launch of the Transport Operators COVID-19 Initiative, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, on Tuesday, October 5.

NCOTA Endorses Transport Operators COVID-19 Initiative

The National Council of Taxi Associations (NCOTA) has endorsed the Transport Operators COVID-19 initiative, which was launched on October 5 at the Ministry of Transport and Mining. The initiative is aimed at encouraging more transport operators to get vaccinated by...
Students from schools in Hanover and Westmoreland display their new tablets at a handing over ceremony at Travellers Beach Resort in Negril on September 25. More than 400 tablets valued at US$40,000 were issued to students under the Cornerstone Connex Programme to facilitate online learning.
Students from schools in Hanover and Westmoreland display their new tablets at a handing over ceremony at Travellers Beach Resort in Negril on September 25. More than 400 tablets valued at US$40,000 were issued to students under the Cornerstone Connex Programme to facilitate online learning.

Students In Hanover And Westmoreland Receive Tablets
Clinic Attendant at the Black River Health Centre, Anthony Buddle, displays his WiPay QR code that can be redeemed for wireless payment.
Clinic Attendant at the Black River Health Centre, Anthony Buddle, displays his WiPay QR code that can be redeemed for wireless payment.

Special Grant for Front-Line Healthcare Workers In St. Elizbeth South Western
Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.
Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.

PHOTOS: Laptops Handed Over to Senators
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on September 28.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on September 28.

Strategy Being Developed to Support National Broadband Network

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on September 28.
Technology

More Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

Seven additional Wi-Fi-hotspots will be established in major towns by the end of this financial year, as the Government continues to increase public access to free Internet service. The locations are Falmouth, Trelawny; Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland; Morant Bay, St. Thomas; Lucea, Hanover; Spanish Town, St. Catherine; Port Maria, St. Mary; and Black River, St. Elizabeth. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz addressing the House of Representatives on September 28.
Technology

Minister Vaz Outlines Plan To Connect Schools To Internet

The Government has developed a three-tier connectivity plan for schools to meet the demand for internet service. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Sept. 28). Forty-eight places of safety are also included in the plan. Minster Vaz said that of the 980 public...
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Technology

Minister Daryl Vaz to update Parliament on Broadband Initiative, distribute laptops to Parliamentarians

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz will provide an update on the National Broadband Initiative in the Parliament, today, September 28, 2021. Minister Vaz is expected to provide information on the 100 Day ICT Plan, the expansion of public Wi-Fi hotspots connectivity and the provision of devices to schools. Additionally, Minister Vaz will use the occasion to...
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Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe.
JusticeTechnology

JTI Reaches More Jamaicans Online

The Justice Training Institute (JTI) has reached more Jamaicans through the offering of classes online. Since last year, the Institute has been using the virtual modality to deliver training courses to participants. Director Principal of the JTI, Karen Campbell-Bascoe, told JIS News that the JTI intended to eventually deliver sessions online, but the reality of the (COVID-19) pandemic expedited efforts....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on September 15.
EducationTechnology

Government Begins Onboarding Of Schools To Fibre Infrastructure

The Government has started the on-boarding of 360 schools that are in close proximity to its fibre infrastructure. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives on September 15. She said this process is expected to be completed by the end of September 2021. “For the remaining...
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Principal of the Grateful Hill Primary School, George Moodie (left), looks on while teacher at the school, Shanika McCalla Battiste (right), speaks during a recent donation of 40 tablets and bursaries by past student, Unique Gray (second right), at the St. Catherine-based institution. Also pictured at second left is representative of Drive Unique, Adrianna Hunt.
EducationTechnology

40 Tablets For Grateful Hill Primary

The Grateful Hill Primary School in St. Catherine has 40 tablet computers and $200,000 worth of bursaries for needy students, compliments of past student Unique Gray. Gray who is the principal behind Drive Unique, a car-rental entity, said she saw on social media that the school was on a drive to get tablets for students in need and decided to...
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