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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), uses her WiPay armband to access the platform at the launch of the product at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (June 27). Looking on are media personality Terri-Karelle Reid; and Chief Executive Officer, WiPay, Aldwyn Wayne.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), uses her WiPay armband to access the platform at the launch of the product at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (June 27). Looking on are media personality Terri-Karelle Reid; and Chief Executive Officer, WiPay, Aldwyn Wayne.

Gov’t Moving to Complete Data Protection Bill

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the Government is “moving rapidly” to complete the Data Protection Bill, which would provide citizens with the requisite safeguards to control their personal information online. She said the Bill supports...
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, WiPay, Aldwyn Wayne, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, show off their WiPay armbands which can be used for online payments, during the platform’s launch at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel on June 27.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, WiPay, Aldwyn Wayne, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, show off their WiPay armbands which can be used for online payments, during the platform’s launch at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel on June 27.

Gov’t Endorses WiPay Online Payment Facility
Chemistry Teacher at Cornwall College, Delta Wright (centre, front row), is presented with overall champions trophy in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition, by Acting PCJ Group General Manager, Brian Richardson (second right). The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 28). Others (from left, front row) are: PCJ Director, Danville Davidson; and members of the winning Cornwall College team - Deputy Head Boy, Brandon Gilbert, and Jevaun Johnson. Looking on (back row) are other students of the school.
Chemistry Teacher at Cornwall College, Delta Wright (centre, front row), is presented with overall champions trophy in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition, by Acting PCJ Group General Manager, Brian Richardson (second right). The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 28). Others (from left, front row) are: PCJ Director, Danville Davidson; and members of the winning Cornwall College team - Deputy Head Boy, Brandon Gilbert, and Jevaun Johnson. Looking on (back row) are other students of the school.

Over $3M in Cash and Prizes Awarded in PCJ Schools Energy Competition
Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan, addresses the National Cyber Security Conference hosted by the Mona ICT Policy Centre and Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters recently.
Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan, addresses the National Cyber Security Conference hosted by the Mona ICT Policy Centre and Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters recently.

Gov’t to Continue Consultations on NIDS
Chief Executive Officer of tTech, Christopher Reckord.
Chief Executive Officer of tTech, Christopher Reckord.

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Senior Director within the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson-McDaniel, speaking during the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 19, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
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More Inclusion of Youth and Technology in Development of Creative Industries

Senior Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson-McDaniel, is pointing to the need for greater inclusion of youth and technology in the development of the creative and cultural industries. “I want to challenge us to involve youth more when we are thinking about culture. Our children are creating apps and entertainment platforms, and this should...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), enjoys a good laugh with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National (JN) Group, Hon. Earl Jarrett (left) and Jamaica Regiment Commander, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Radgh Mason, at the fifth plenary session of the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, on Tuesday (June 18). The four-day event is being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, under the theme ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development’.
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JCF Increases Use of Technology to Strengthen Investigative Processes

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is increasing its use of cyber forensics, ballistics and DNA evidence to strengthen its investigative processes. Giving an overview of the use of technology in investigations conducted by the JCF, at a plenary session for the Eighth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on June 18 held at the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17 at the agency’s head office, in Kingston. (FILE)
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Smart Streetlight Programme to Reduce Energy Cost

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the smart streetlight programme will assist in reducing the country’s energy cost as well as provide support in crime-fighting. “We are making bold moves towards the Smart Streetlight Programme in which we envision streetlights with the capability to dim when necessary, accommodate video surveillance and be metered, so that the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams. (FILE)
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SRC to Support Climate Innovation Businesses

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is to support 20 climate innovation businesses this financial year. Making the disclosure at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on June 12, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, said through the initiative, 10 start-ups entered the local...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), shares in conversation with (from left) Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Professor Hilary Beckles; Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds; and Director of Development, Office of the Vice Chancellor, UWI, St. Augustine, Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy during the DBJ’s 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 12.
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Gov’t Developing Apps to Improve Services

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says a number of software applications (apps) will be developed this financial year as the Government continues to leverage information and communications technology (ICT) to improve services to citizens. She said that the apps, which will be developed through eGov Jamaica, include Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) software to enable persons...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
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House Passes ICT Authority Bill

The Information and Communications Technology Authority Act, which seeks to improve the use of technology across Government, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11). The Bill, which was piloted by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, establishes the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority. In her address, Mrs. Williams noted that the ICT...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of tTech Limited, Christopher Reckord (centre), points out an area of interest in the company
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Parliament to Begin Debate on ICT Authority Bill Shortly

Parliament is expected to begin deliberations shortly, on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority Bill, which seeks to improve the use of technology across Government. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, in making the disclosure, said that the provisions will serve to “put all of Government on the same technology platform.” She said that by moving...
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