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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).

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...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service logo.

Digital Currency Promises New Opportunities For MSMEs

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.

Plans In Place To Transform Postal Service

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.

Technology Minister Lauds Service of Jamaica Post

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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...

: “A Worthwhile Donation” - NWC’s Regional Manager, Herman Fagan (second left), makes a presentation to Harry Hanson, principal of Cambridge High School, and two of his students.

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NWC Praised For Donating 140 Tablets to Jamaican Schools

Several schools are praising the National Water Commission (NWC) after receiving devices from the Commission through its Tablets For Learning Initiative. Through the initiative, the Commission donated 140 tablets to schools across Jamaica. Eleven schools from 11 parishes received 10 tablets each while six schools from three parishes received five tablets each. In addition, the NWC donated 70 SIM cards...

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MSET And U.S. Embassy Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in Information and Communication Technology, Cybersecurity, Education, and Renewable Energy

A Ministerial and Technical delegation led by Hon. Daryl Vaz, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, visited Arizona State University (ASU) October 11-12 to explore a potential partnership with ASU in establishing a cybersecurity school of excellence in Jamaica. The Ministerial delegation included the Hon. Fayval Williams, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, Minister without...

: Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith.

4 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

More Jamaicans Encouraged To Do Digital Banking

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to become a part of the formal banking system by reaping the rewards available through digital banking. The call came from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service at the second staging of their virtual Wealth Summit on Wednesday (October 20), with a focus on Digital Financial Inclusion. Delivering opening remarks at the event,...

Acting Marketing Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Jodi-Ann Reid.

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Submissions Invited For Harmony Beach Park Social Media Video Competition

Members of the public are invited to participate in the Harmony Beach Park Social Media Video Competition. Submissions are open until Friday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. The competition is being done as part of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Hero’s Welcome promotion, which provides discounts at select attractions until month-end. Acting Marketing Manager, UDC, Jodi-Ann Reid, in outlining the...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

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PAHO Boosting Virus Surveillance

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is looking to implement a new PCR-based multiplex protocol that allows member countries to simultaneously detect the coronavirus (COVID-19) and influenza infections from the same sample. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said that the undertaking, being done in tandem with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is intended to boost regional...