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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, addresses a techology conferece hosted by tTech Limited, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 12.

Web Portal for Cybercrime Reports by Month-End

A web portal for victims to report cybercrimes or cyber incidents will become operational by month-end. Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, who made the disclosure on Friday (April 12), said that her team...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), exchanges pleasantries with Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), eMedia Interactive Group Limited, Tyrone Wilson (left), while CEO of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes, looks on. Occasion was the closing ceremony of the USF's Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (April 11).

Gov’t to Provide Funding for ICT Entrepreneurs

Montego Bay Mayor and St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Homes Davis (second right), along with (from left) the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Projects Officer, Keith Slater; Director of Projects, Kwan Wilson; and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes, during a visit to Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 10, to explore potential locations for the installation of a wireless access point to provide Internet service under the USF’s Connect Jamaica Free Public Wi-Fi Project.

USF to Establish Internet Wi-Fi Hotspot in Sam Sharpe Square

Universal Service Fund (USF) logo.

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

YEDAI Project Proposes Film Fund

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Postal Corporation to Upgrade Post Offices, Diversify Products

The Postal Corporation of Jamaica (PCOJ) is looking to upgrade post offices across the island and diversify product offerings in order to enhance services offered to business and domestic clients. As stated in the 2019/20 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, the measures are among improvements being undertaken to better enable the Corporation to negotiate local and global sector...

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.

7 years ago Technology

Animators and Film Producers Encouraged to Utilse Social Media Platforms

Local animators and film producers are being encouraged to showcase their work on social media platforms to increase their chances of being seen by industry players. The advice comes from Sesame Workshop Film Producer, Kimberly Wright, who spoke to JIS News at the third staging of the KingstOOn animation festival. “I think now more than ever, it’s easier for you...

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.

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Jamaica Ripe for Investment in Animation – Senator Charles Jr

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says Jamaica is well positioned to benefit from the lucrative global animation industry. He said that the country is ripe for “early stage” investment options. “While we still have some way to go, Jamaica has been steadily advancing to claim a stake...

7 years ago Technology

KingstOOn Animation Festival Kicks Off with Pitch Boot Camp

Five teams of local animators have benefited from training to effectively pitch their business ideas to potential investors. The teams, comprised of four persons each, participated in a two-day booth camp on April 3 and 4 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew, at the 2019 KingstOOn animation festival. The training covered pitch preparation and presentation,...

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...

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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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...