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A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour

Jamaica Ready for IMO Sulphur Cap

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica says Jamaica is ready for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) regulations for the 2020 Global Sulphur Limit, which comes into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the new regulations, the IMO has...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), turns the knob on a piece of equipment used in generating solar energy, under the guidance of Service Engineer at Wigton Wind Farm, Joel Lewinson. Occasion was a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, on December 13.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), turns the knob on a piece of equipment used in generating solar energy, under the guidance of Service Engineer at Wigton Wind Farm, Joel Lewinson. Occasion was a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, on December 13.

Government Committed To Shifting From Heavy Fuels To Renewables
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a Justice of the Peace sensitisation session at the AC Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, on December 13.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a Justice of the Peace sensitisation session at the AC Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, on December 13.

Technology Will Help To Reduce Indiscipline On The Roads – Chuck
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), displays the home screen for the recently developed ‘Drive Safe’ app, which was officially launched on Tuesday (December 17), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment are Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, Dushyant Savadia (left); and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), displays the home screen for the recently developed ‘Drive Safe’ app, which was officially launched on Tuesday (December 17), at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment are Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, Dushyant Savadia (left); and Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan.

Transport Ministry Launches App To Expose Unruly Drivers

New Mobile App To Help Motorists Decide When Buying Gas

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), using the new mobile app from the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) on his phone to compare prices of products in John R. Wong Supermarket in New Kingston, at the launch, on Wednesday (December 11). Observing (from left) are Directors of the CAC, Vernon Derby and Daenia Ashpole, and Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Dolsie Allen.
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Consumer Affairs Commission Launches Mobile App

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new mobile app, called the CAC Jamaica App, which will allow consumers to compare prices on their phones for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the government agency. The CAC Jamaica App, which can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store, was launched between the grocery aisles...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses welcome reception of the Tech Beach Retreat, held at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort, in St. James, on Thursday, December 5.
Technology

Technology Ministry Pushing Initiatives To Streamline ICT Infrastructure

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is currently executing several initiatives, aimed at streamlining the Government’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. Addressing a welcome reception for the Tech Beach Retreat at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort, in St. James, on December 5, Mrs. Williams said the Government is committed to move Jamaica on...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the cybercrime and cybersecurity forum for Latin America and Caribbean countries at the Hilton Rose Hall and Spa in St. James on December 2.
Technology

Gov’t Developing Partnerships To Fight Cybercrime

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is developing critical partnerships to strengthen the country’s defence against cybercrime. She noted that the Organization of American States (OAS) through its Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, has been working with the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) to implement an early warning system. “This system will help to...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, at the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James, on December 3.
National SecurityTechnology

National Cyber Policy Being Developed To Protect Citizens

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that to further protect citizens from the evolving threat of cybercrime, the Government is working towards the development of a National Cyber Policy in 2020. Speaking at a Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Hilton Resort and Spa in St. James on December 3, the...
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Technology

Cybercrime A Clear And Present Danger – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that cybercrime is a major global threat, presenting a clear and present danger to financial, health, educational and governance structures everywhere. He said that closer international cooperation and collaboration are needed to fight the scourge. “Cybercrime is borderless. As a result, countries should not act or respond in silos. It is...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (5th left) with physiotherapy department representatives from 20 public hospitals who were presented with computer tablets during a handover ceremony held on Friday (November 29) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Kingston. Some 46, tablets were handed over to the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association.
Technology

E-LJam Hands Over 46 Computer Tablets To The Jamaica Physiotherapy Association

E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) on Friday (Nov. 29) handed over 46 computer tablets to the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association, which will assist with the delivery of physiotherapy services in health facilities islandwide. The initiative was provided for, under the 2015 - 2017 Heads of Agreement with the Council of Paramedics and the Government of Jamaica. The tablets which are valued...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), in discussion with Chairman of eGov Jamaica Limited, Professor Lloyd Waller (left), and Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, at the launch of GovTech Talk Series, at eGov Jamaica Limited, in Kingston, on Thursday (November 28).
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eGov Jamaica Launches GovTechTalk Series

eGov Jamaica Limited, on Thursday (Nov. 28), launched its GovTechTalk Series for workers in the Government information sector. The GovTech Talk series, which will be held on the fourth Friday of each month, with the exception of December 2019, will last 90 minutes per session and will include a 20-minute presentation on the topic of the day, and a question and answer...
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