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USF to Spend $1.13 Billion on Full Implementation of Tablets in Schools Project

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is projected to spend approximately $1.13 billion to commence full implementation of the Tablets in Schools Project, which is expected to get under way this year, following the pilot’s completion. According to the 2019/20 Public...
KingstOOn Animation Festival Flyer.
KingstOOn Animation Festival Flyer.

YEDAI Project Proposes Film Fund
Sesame Workshop Film Producer, Kimberly Wright, speaks with JIS News at the third staging of the KingstOOn animation festival held April 5 to 7 at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew.
Sesame Workshop Film Producer, Kimberly Wright, speaks with JIS News at the third staging of the KingstOOn animation festival held April 5 to 7 at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew.

Animators and Film Producers Encouraged to Utilse Social Media Platforms
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), accepts a gift from World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (left), during the launch of the KingstOOn animation festival at the University of Technology (UTech) on Friday (April 5). Sharing the moment is World Bank Co-Task Team Leader for the Youth Employment in the Digital Animation Industry Project and Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), accepts a gift from World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (left), during the launch of the KingstOOn animation festival at the University of Technology (UTech) on Friday (April 5). Sharing the moment is World Bank Co-Task Team Leader for the Youth Employment in the Digital Animation Industry Project and Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis.

Jamaica Ripe for Investment in Animation – Senator Charles Jr
KingstOOn Animation Festival Flyer.
KingstOOn Animation Festival Flyer.

KingstOOn Animation Festival Kicks Off with Pitch Boot Camp

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Project Manager of the Youth Employment in the Digital and Animation Industries (YEDAI) project, Margery Newland (left), and World Bank Country Manager, Galina Sotirova, take part in a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 3, at the agency’s head office.
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KingstOOn Animation Festival in Progress at Utech

The KingstOOn animation festival is currently in progress at the University of Technology (UTech), in Kingston. This is the third staging of the event, which is being undertaken through the Youth Employment in the Digital and Animation Industries (YEDAI). It is open to the public free of charge, and will last until April 7. Project Manager for the YEDAI, Margery...
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Consumer Affairs Commission, Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank forum.
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CAC Urges Parents to Monitor Children’s Online Use

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising parents and guardians to pay careful attention to their children’s online activities. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, CAC Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn, said that child exploitation online is a trend that the CAC is watching closely. He said parents should pay close attention to the online games that their children...
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Consumer Affairs Commission, Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank forum.
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Consumers Urged to Beware of Cybercrime

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising individuals and businesses to exercise due diligence to reduce the likelihood of being affected by cybercrime. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, CAC, Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn, explained that ransomware is one element of cybercrime that impacts local consumers. “Ransomware is where software is installed on the user’s...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is being assisted by Director of sales - Government, Enterprise and IT Solutions, for CW Business, Carol Robertson (right), to connect to Emancipation Park’s public Wi-Fi hotspot at the commissioning ceremony on March 22. Looking on is Chairman of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Robert Lawrence.
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Wi-Fi Now at Emancipation Park

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams says the latest installation of Wi-Fi in the Corporate Area represents a significant step towards transforming Jamaica into a truly digital society. “As a Ministry and certainly as a government, we understand the growing need for connectivity for our people and the need to become a digitally inclusive society where no one...
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Computer Teacher at the Jamaica House Basic School, Latoya Campbell (left); and Principal at the school, Veronica Burnett (right), view desktop computers provided by the Digicel Foundation during a handover ceremony, held on the school’s compound, Devon Road, Kington, today (March 22). At centre is Chairman, Digicel Foundation, Jean Lowrie-Chin. The Jamaica House Basic School submitted an application to the Digicel Foundation requesting assistance with acquiring several computers to enhance the teaching and learning experience of staff and students.
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PHOTO: Jamaica House Basic School Receives Computers

Computer Teacher at the Jamaica House Basic School, Latoya Campbell (left); and Principal at the school, Veronica Burnett (right), view desktop computers provided by the Digicel Foundation during a handover ceremony, held on the school’s compound, Devon Road, Kington, today (March 22). At centre is Chairman, Digicel Foundation, Jean Lowrie-Chin. The Jamaica House Basic School submitted an application to the...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), presents Head of Administration, eGov Jamaica Limited, Fern Townsend (second right), with the plaque for winning the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Energy Champion Competition 2018. Also sharing the moment are staff members of eGov Jamaica Limited. The awards and recognition ceremony was held on Wednesday (March 20) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
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Four More Public Entities to Benefit from EECP

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says four more public entities are to benefit from the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) interventions, in the 2019/2020 fiscal year. Energy efficient air-conditioning solutions will be installed at the Post and Telecommunications Department’s head office in Kingston, as well as three locations of the Jamaica...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, who tabled legislation to establish the ICT Authority in the House on March 20.
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Legislation to Establish ICT Authority Tabled

Legislation to establish the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority was tabled in the House of Representatives on March 20. The Information and Communications Technology Authority Act, 2019, was tabled by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams. According to the Memorandum of Objectives and Reasons, the Bill seeks to improve the use of technology and interoperability of...
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