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Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova-Denton, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.

USF Marks 20 Years of Connectivity

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of impactful initiatives and events aimed at enhancing digital access and public awareness across Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently, Marketing and...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

All Major Townships Outfitted with Public Wi-Fi

Gov’t Invests $5b to Expand Technology Access Across Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), along with Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (fifth right), and Executive Chairman, Guardsman Group of Companies, Kenneth Benjamin (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Guardsman Cyber Intelligence Security Operations Centre (SOC) at 14-16 Balmoral Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (May 14). They are joined by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), employees of Guardsman Group of Companies, and other guests.

Gov’t Fortifying Jamaica’s Cybersecurity Resilience

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

High Schools Get 10,000 Computers

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), stops at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) booth during a tour of the Jamaica Auto Show 2025 at the National Arena in Kingston on Saturday (May 10). He is flanked by Corporate Communications Manager, Shantole Thompson (left), Administrative Assistant Shanese Reid (second right), and Business Development Officer, Chantal Rodgers.

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Electric Vehicles The Future Of Transportation In Jamaica

The Government is positioning electric mobility as a key part of its strategy to address Jamaica’s energy and climate challenges. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, highlighted the nation's push towards a cleaner, smarter, and more advanced transportation future at the opening of the Jamaica Auto Show 2025 at the National Arena in Kingston on Saturday...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) embraces Lorraine Barnes as he presents her with a laptop during a ceremony at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) office in Kingston on Friday (May 9). Ms. Barnes was one of eight high performers in a digital literacy course offered to senior citizens by the HEART NSTA/Trust. Sharing the moment (L-R ) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; Deputy Managing Director, National Training & Programmes Division at HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin; NCSC Chair, Dr. Julian McKoy-Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

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Senior Citizens Excel in Digital Literacy Course

Thirty-seven senior citizens, aged 62 to 89 years old, have obtained City & Guilds qualifications after excelling in a digital literacy programme. The Introduction to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Proficiency course was conducted over an eight-week period by the HEART/NSTA Trust in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC)....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is in discussion with Corporal Alex Pearce (left) during a tour of the control centre for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre located at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in West Central St. Andrew, during the official launch on May 6. They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left) and other representatives from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Ministry.

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PM Opens JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre At Olympic Gardens Police Station

Fifty-one high-definition closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed at critical corridors in Olympic Way, St. Andrew West Central, as the Government ramps up the use of technology to fight crime. The cameras form part of the new JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, which was officially launched by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Olympic Gardens Police Station...

Coordinator, Science and Technology Education Unit, Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.

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SRC Fostering Stronger Collaborations to Boost STEM Education in Jamaica

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is fostering stronger stakeholder collaborations to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education across Jamaica. Coordinator for the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Leigia Hall, told JIS News that the collaborations are important to its mandate of popularising science and technology among the youth. “The SRC is committed to playing its part in...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29).

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JCF Integrates Advanced Technology into Operations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the police have made the integration of advanced technology into their operations a top priority. Some of these initiatives, he said, include equipping police stations with electronic Station Records and Case Management Systems to digitise front-office operations. The Minister was opening the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), discusses the safety procedures at Grace Food Processor (GFP) Canning Division (NALCAN) with Senior Safety Officer at NALCAN, Tracey Campbell (second right), who led a tour of the facility on Monday (April 28). Accompanying them are (from left) Acting Permanent Secretary and Chief Factory Inspector at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Frank James. Ministry officials conducted a site visit of the NALCAN facility on Twickenham Close in Kingston in observance of World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day.

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Labour Minister Emphasises AI’s Role in Transforming Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Monday (April 28), emphasised the importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology and innovation to boost efficiency and productivity, while ensuring workplace safety and health. He was speaking during a visit of the Grace Food Processors (GFP) Canning Division (NALCAN) on Twickenham Close in Kingston, as part of the...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), looks at the metal 3D printer in the industrial and mechanical engineering laboratory at the University of Technology (UTech), while President of the university, Dr. Kevin Brown (second right), points out the features. Observing are Director of the industrial and mechanical engineering department, Hugh Cargill (left), and Assistant Chief Education Officer at the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin. Occasion was a recent tour of the UTech’s Papine campus in St. Andrew by the Minister.

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UTech Preparing Future-Proof Graduates

The University of Technology (UTech) is focused on producing “future-proof graduates” who are equipped to thrive in the new technological era, says President of the institution, Dr. Kevin Brown. Speaking with JIS News at the University’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, recently, the Principal said there is a strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The...