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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.

$1.2 Billion Budgeted For Jamaica Eye

The Government will be ramping up the mounting of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at locations across the island under Jamaica Eye. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that $1.2 billion has been set aside in the 2020/21 Budget...
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left, foreground), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), observe operations inside the Police Emergency Control Centre at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (March 18). Briefing them is Sub-officer in charge of the Centre, Woman Inspector Vanessa Clarke.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left, foreground), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), observe operations inside the Police Emergency Control Centre at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (March 18). Briefing them is Sub-officer in charge of the Centre, Woman Inspector Vanessa Clarke.

Technology Platform Of JCF Expanded
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), shakes hands with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (left) following his address to the diplomatic community at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, recently. Sharing in the moment is Head of delegation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), shakes hands with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (left) following his address to the diplomatic community at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, recently. Sharing in the moment is Head of delegation, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.

Traffic Police To Be Equipped With Phablets
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during the recent National Conference for Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during the recent National Conference for Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

Judicial Stakeholders To Be Trained In Use of Technology-driven Case Management System

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Bail Hearings Being Done In Some Parishes Through Videoconferencing

The Court Administration Division (CAD) says bail hearings are now being conducted in some parishes through videoconferencing. The initiative began last week, in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Hearings are being conducted in the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew, St. James, and Trelawny. Implementation of this measure is also expected to increase the use of technology in...
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National Housing Trust Encourages Use of Online Channels

The National Housing Trust, NHT, wishes to advise that it has temporarily suspended its ‘NHT Mobile’ operations immediately. In addition, aspects of its marketing activities have been placed on hold until further notice. The NHT operates its mobile office from Linstead, Papine and Portmore on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays, respectively. These services will resume once it has been deemed safe...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), in discussion with Executive Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Trevor Munroe, at the launch of the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston. At left is Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes.
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Justice Ministry Lauded For Hosting Technology Conference

Students and tutors at the Norman Manley Law School have lauded the Ministry of Justice for hosting the National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, from February 27 to 29. 30Held in collaboration with the Court Administration Division (CAD), the conference explored international trends in e-justice service delivery and how technology facilitates a more effective and efficient system. Final-year...
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Senior Regional Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr Malaika Masson, speaks at the fourth Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting on February 27, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
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IDB Pleased With Electric Mobility Framework

Senior Regional Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr Malaika Masson, says the IDB is pleased that the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) has completed the electric mobility strategic framework. “We are very proud to be supporting the Government of Jamaica on the electric mobility framework. We’ve been working with key stakeholders, MSET, the Ministry of Transport and...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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Justice Ministry Hosts Technology Conference

The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Court Administration Division (CAD), is hosting Jamaica’s first National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, from February 27 to 29, in Kingston. Themed ‘Roadmap to e-Justice: Enhancing Transparency, Effectiveness and Access to Justice’, the Conference is exploring current international trends in e-justice service delivery and how technology facilitates a more effective...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), looks on as Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), uses a tablet to test internet speed at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). Occasion was a signing ceremony to increase bandwidth allocation to the KPH, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), at the KPH’s North Street address in Kingston on February 18. Others (from left) are Director of Management Information Systems, SERHA, Jaime Robinson; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; and Chair, USF Board of Management, Dr. Gunjan Mansingh.
Health & WellnessTechnology

Cornwall Regional Hospital To Receive ICT Devices

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is providing the Cornwall Regional Hospital with Information Communication Technology (ICT) devices and tools to improve the management of health information at that facility. The entity’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Daniel Dawes, made the disclosure at the official ceremony to announce the increase in bandwidth at the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) and the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) speaking at a recent Energy Round Table hosted by the Ministry in Montego Bay, St. James. Listening are Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (centre); and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Emanuel DaRosa.
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Electric Mobility To Be Discussed At Regional Ministerial

Electric mobility (e-mobility) will be one of the topics explored at the Fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial meeting from February 27 to 28 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. E-mobility refers to vehicles that are powered by an electric motor and primarily get their energy from the power grid, meaning that they can...
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