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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.

Gov’t Fast-Tracking Data Protection Law

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the Government is “moving rapidly” to complete the Data Protection Bill, which would better enable Jamaicans to safeguard their personal information online. “There will be new rights that we’ll have,...

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.

Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 8).

PM Encourages Jamaicans to Harness Potential of Digital Economy

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.

Prime Minister Calls on Farmers to Incorporate Science and Technology

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), is greeted by Past Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7020, Novelet Deans, during the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains' installation banquet at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew, on July 27. Minister Williams was the keynote speaker.

PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams at Liguanea Plains Rotary Club Installation

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...

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...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longworth (left), at the UWI/Jamaica Defence Force Cybersecurity Workshop, held at the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, on July 23. Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General, Rocky Meade.

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PHOTOS: Minister Chang at the JDF Cybersecurity Workshop

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.

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RGD Digitising Business Processes

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is digitising its business processes, through the implementation of an image management system. The system provides digital images of records, which can be viewed and used in various other forms. It is supported by web-based software, enabling images to be scanned and indexed, and the documents used to populate the agency’s electronic database. Minister without...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), listens to a point from Global Power Sector Programme Manager, Bureau of Energy Resources, United States Department of State, Faith Corneille, at the opening of a two-day alternative energy conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (July 15). Sharing in the discussion is Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jason Fraser.

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US State Department to Support Alternative Energy Projects in Caribbean

Jamaica is among several Caribbean countries slated to benefit from United States (US) Department of State support to implement alternative energy-related projects. Global Power Sector Programme Manager, Bureau of Energy Resources, US Department of State, Faith Corneille, said that over 70 projects have been identified that could receive technical assistance or finance. This follows an assessment conducted by the Department...

Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan (right), is in discussion with Past President, Rotary Club of Kingston, Mike Fennel, during a club meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 11.

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Upgrading of ICT Infrastructure Will Boost Productivity – Senator Morgan

Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan, says upgrading of the Government’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure will improve productivity as persons will be able to transact more business online. “Think about the amount of time Jamaicans spend in lines or in traffic and then calculate the value of that time to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and… to productivity...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, interacts with ‘Bob’ the robot at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) booth, during the Global Adventist Internet Network (GAIN) Conference at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 4.

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Four More Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that four more free public Wi-Fi hotspots will be established by the end of 2021. They will add to the seven locations across the island where public Wi-Fi has already been installed “where persons can connect while they are on the go,” she noted. Mrs. Williams was addressing the opening...