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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre),  with top performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students at the Petrojam’s 2019 scholarship awards luncheon, held today (August 23), at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Resource Centre, on Marcus Garvey Drive, in St. Andrew.  With the Minister (from left) are: Matthew Jeffrey, Terry-Ann McFarlane, Daniel Grant and Jodi Green.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre),  with top performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students at the Petrojam’s 2019 scholarship awards luncheon, held today (August 23), at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Resource Centre, on Marcus Garvey Drive, in St. Andrew.  With the Minister (from left) are: Matthew Jeffrey, Terry-Ann McFarlane, Daniel Grant and Jodi Green.

Infant and Primary School Teachers to Get Computers

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is making huge investments in education, and scores of infant and primary school teachers will have new computers starting in January 2020. According to Minister Williams, digital skills...
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), in conversation with third-year student of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Computer Science programme, Nathan Downer(left) and third-year student, University of Technology (UTech), Racquel Bailey, at the Huawei
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), in conversation with third-year student of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Computer Science programme, Nathan Downer(left) and third-year student, University of Technology (UTech), Racquel Bailey, at the Huawei 'Seeds for the Future 2019' departure ceremony, on Thursday (August 22), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. Ten students from both institutions will depart to participate in a two-week internship at technology company, Huawei, in China through the Huawei 'Seeds for the Future 2019' project.

Students on Two-Week Internship At Huawei
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).

SRC Upgrades Equipment to Assist Manufacturers
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (3rd left), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (2nd left), and participants in the USF Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), at an orientation session for the programme, held today (August 22) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. The participants (from left) are: Danville Hamilton, Sayeed Zyjota, Shanieka Sans and Shantell Edwards.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (3rd left), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (2nd left), and participants in the USF Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), at an orientation session for the programme, held today (August 22) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. The participants (from left) are: Danville Hamilton, Sayeed Zyjota, Shanieka Sans and Shantell Edwards.

Technology Minister Says Youth are Getting Crucial Skills
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd left), takes a selfie with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Founder, Next Gen Creators, Ja’dan Johnson; and Head of Digital Research and Analytics, National Commercial Bank (NCB), Anastasia Whyte, during the opening ceremony of the Coders of the Caribbean Hackathon on Friday (August 9) at The Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew. In the background are coders, who participated in the three-day hackathon, which concluded on August 11.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd left), takes a selfie with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Founder, Next Gen Creators, Ja’dan Johnson; and Head of Digital Research and Analytics, National Commercial Bank (NCB), Anastasia Whyte, during the opening ceremony of the Coders of the Caribbean Hackathon on Friday (August 9) at The Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew. In the background are coders, who participated in the three-day hackathon, which concluded on August 11.

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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking at the launch of the Electronic Business Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on August 7, 2019.
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Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government has not given up on the National Identification System (NIDS). The Prime Minister says the faster the Jamaican society embraces the imminent move to a digital society, more advantages will be realised. The Prime Minister made the comments earlier this week (August 7) during his keynote address at the launch of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (second left), sample sorrel jam which was on display at the Heart Trust/NTA booth at the 67th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on Tuesday (August 6). Also pictured at left is Director/Principal of the HEART Trust/NTA, Ebony Park Academy, Collie Clarke. President Kenyatta and his delegation are in the island for a three-day State visit.
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Prime Minister Calls on Farmers to Incorporate Science and Technology

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,is imploring the nation’s farmers to incorporate science and technology into their farming practices, in order to continue to increase the country’s agricultural output. He suggests that the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) could use its influence with farmers to ensure the adoption of more innovative methods of farming. The Prime Minister was speaking at...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), interacts with children taking part in a Ministry-sponsored summer camp at the Chetolah Park Primary School, while on a tour of communities in the South St. Andrew Police Division, on July 26, to observe social intervention programmes in the area.
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National Security Ministry Engages Youth for Summer

The Ministry of National Security is engaging 125 children and youth, aged eight to 15, in technology-driven educational programmes, drawn from 21 at-risk communities. Under the school-based Social Intervention Initiative, which will run during the summer, beneficiaries are being empowered towards learning with the utilisation of music, sport and technology, with the aim of transforming their behaviours and attitudes. Portfolio...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang (right), exchanges pleasantries with Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (left), ahead of addressing the UWI/Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Cybersecurity Workshop on Wednesday (July 24), at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Chief of Defence Staff, JDF, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade.
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Gov’t Guarding Against Cyberthreats – Minister Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to putting strategies in place in order to protect the country against cyberthreats. He noted that the development and use of new technologies, e-services and interconnected networks over the last few decades have seen a rise in cyberattacks, as cybercriminals take advantage of these advancements to commit...
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