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COVID-19 Provides Opportunity To Capitalise On ICT – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created opportunities for the education system to capitalise on the developments that are available in the field of information and communications technology (ICT). The...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), offers words of encouragement to (from second left), Jevon Josephs; and Roshane Johnson, who are among the second batch of 50 students who will be participating in the Coding in Schools Pilot Programme being undretaken by the MInistry. Ocassion was a ceremony held on Thursday (July 22) at the Amber/HEART Academy, housed at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew for the electronic handover of $18 million by the NCB Foundation to facilitate the training of this new cohort of students under the programme.

Another 50 Students To Be Trained In Coding

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks.

Technology Innovators To Feature On Let’s Connect At 6:00 p.m.

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the contract signing and handover ceremony between the Universal Service Fund and the Court Administration Division, on June 3, at the Supreme Court.

Traffic Ticketing System To Update Payment Records In Real Time

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) and Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (right), display a cheque for $20 million donated to the Court Administration Division, for upgrading the court’s information and communications technology (ICT) systems. Occasion was the contract-signing and handover ceremony, held at the Supreme Court on June 3. Also holding the cheque are Chief Executive Officer, The Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes and Director, Court Administration Division, Tricia Cameron-Anglin.

USF Supports Upgrading Of ICT In Justice System

4 years ago InnovationScienceTechnology

STI Agenda Continues To Advance

The country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) agenda continues to advance through the application of scientific knowledge and technological innovation across various sectors. As contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 2020 Economic and Social Survey, Jamaica launched the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), becoming the first country in the English-speaking Caribbean to establish a full regulatory body for...

5 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Energy Minister promises greater support for tanker drivers

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz has committed greater efforts to support the improvement of employment benefits for the island’s tanker drivers. The tanker drivers are restive following non-payment of salaries and the lack of health coverage, pension plans and other benefits. In addressing the drivers at Petrojam’s loading rack on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Minister Vaz...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), looks at something being pointed out on a tablet computer by President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Neville Graham (second left). The club handed over 10 devices at the Ministry

5 years ago EducationTechnology

Gov’t Levering Technology To Improve Student Achievement

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the Government is levering the use of technology in the education system in order to improve student achievement. She said that a technology-aided system enables students to learn “faster and deeper”, better preparing them to participate in the workforce. “It will be a blended environment; we believe that will...

5 years ago Sectoral Debate 2021/2022Technology

More Jamaicans Benefiting From Internet At CAPs

More Jamaicans are benefiting from Internet access this year, following the Government’s establishment of five new Community Access Points (CAPs) across the island. The CAPs, which are Internet access facilities open to all members of a community, were established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Chapelton and May Pen in Clarendon, Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Port Antonio in...

5 years ago EducationSectoral Debate 2021/2022Technology

196 Public Schools To Be Connected To Broadband Network In September Term

The connection of 196 public schools to the existing islandwide broadband network to enable access to high-speed Internet is expected to be completed in the new school term, which starts in September. This is to be carried out under the first phase of the overall US$237-million National Broadband Initiative, which aims to have every household and every community connected to...

5 years ago Sectoral Debate 2021/2022Technology

Broadband Initiative To Be Designated National Development Project

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is seeking to have the National Broadband Initiative designated as a national development project to be funded by the Government. “This is a signal to the bureaucracy that the procurement is to be treated as a priority. This designation will also signal to the country the full support of...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday (May 18), under the theme ‘Science, Energy and Technology: Building a Brighter Future’.

5 years ago Sectoral Debate 2021/2022Technology

Cabinet Approves Granting Of Licence To Third Telecoms Provider

Additional mobile telecommunication services are to be provided for the country, following Cabinet’s approval for a third service provider, Rock Mobile, to be granted a licence to operate in Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who said the Government sees competition “as the best way to achieve quality service at affordable prices...