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Mayor of Montego Bay , Councillor Homer Davis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on January 9.
Mayor of Montego Bay , Councillor Homer Davis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on January 9.

Government To Roll Out Free Wi-Fi In Sam Sharpe Square January 24

The Government will be rolling out free secured Internet access (Wi-Fi) in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, January 24. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, made the announcement at the monthly meeting of the St....
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); and Board Chairman, eGov Jamaica Limited (eGovja), Professor Lloyd Waller (centre), listen to a point being made by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn. The occasion was eGov Jamaica
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); and Board Chairman, eGov Jamaica Limited (eGovja), Professor Lloyd Waller (centre), listen to a point being made by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn. The occasion was eGov Jamaica's networking event dubbed: ‘Exec Connect’ held on Thursday (January 23) at Chillin’ Serengeti, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

Data Protection Bill for Parliament Soon
A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour
A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour

Jamaica Ready for IMO Sulphur Cap
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

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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.
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Transport Ministry Launches App To Expose Unruly Drivers

The Ministry of Transport and Mining has officially launched a new mobile app called Drive Safe, which is a reporting mechanism that allows members of the public to upload videos and pictures of drivers committing various road traffic-related breaches. Uploads include date, time and location stamps. The app also allows users to view their own historical video/picture uploads, along with...
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New Mobile App To Help Motorists Decide When Buying Gas

Consumers can now see the cost of petrol at gas stations in Jamaica with the use of a new mobile app, launched by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). The app shows users where gas stations are in Jamaica, the distance the user is away from various gas stations and the different prices gas is being sold for by stations registered...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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