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Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (October 30) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.

USF Deploying Starlink Satellite to Western Communities

By: Rochelle Williams, October 31, 2025

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is deploying Starlink satellite-based internet systems to provide immediate broadband coverage in key communities in western Jamaica. Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz,...

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa, held at the National Emergency Operations Centre, located within the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Gov’t Bolstering Spectrum Bandwidth to Safeguard Communications Framework

By: Twila Wheelan Photo, October 28, 2025

Vice President and General Manager at Flow Jamaica, Stephen Price, addresses a virtual joint utility media briefing on Sunday (Oct. 25).

Flow to Conduct Damage Assessment 36 to 48 Hours After Hurricane

By: TWILA WHEELAN, October 26, 2025

Telecommunications 8 months ago Minister Vaz Commends Utility Providers’ State of Preparedness as Hurricane Melissa Nears
By: SHANNA K. SALMON, October 26, 2025
Hurricane Melissa 8 months ago 771 Flow Sites Fully Operational
By: TWILA WHEELAN, October 26, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa 9 months ago Flow and Digicel Have Activated Emergency Response Centres
By: Donique Weston, October 23, 2025

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Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), listens as Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant, outlines the entity’s s operational readiness during a special briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa preparedness, held at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 23).

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JPS Initiates Emergency Operations in Response to Advancing Tropical Storm Melissa

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has fully activated its command centres in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa and placed overseas line crews on standby to support disaster response efforts,...

By: Donique Weston, October 23, 2025

Officials from the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch mark the handover of digital devices by the USF recently, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. From left are Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova Denton; Clinical Director in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Medical Services Branch, Dr. George Leveridge; Superintendent of Police and Director of Health Administration and Operations for Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Branch, Dr. Claudia Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane; and Senior Medical Social Worker in the Branch, Kimberly Graham.

9 months ago National Security and PeaceTechnology

USF Donates Laptops to Medical Services Branch of JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch has received a major boost to its digital infrastructure, following the recent donation of 10 laptops and two desktop computers by the...

By: Rocheda Bartley, October 22, 2025

Students at Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann are utilising technology tools in the smart room donated by the Digicel Foundation.

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Ocho Rios Primary Gets Smart Room

Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann has a new smart room, equipped with technology devices to create a more interactive and modern learning environment for students. The state-of-the-art facility,...

By: Garwin Davis, October 22, 2025

His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left); Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane (centre); and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, celebrate the launch of the Kingston Waterfront Wi-Fi facility, on October 20.

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Free Wi-fi Service for Visitors to the Waterfront

Visitors to the Kingston Waterfront and business establishments in the area can now surf, stream, and stay connected for free, thanks to the official launch of a new public Wi-Fi...

By: ROCHEDA BARTLEY, October 21, 2025

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

9 months ago ScienceTechnology

Science and Technology on Display Throughout November

As Science and Technology Month approaches, Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming activities of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and join in celebrations of the transformative power...

By: ROCHEDA BARTLEY, October 16, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Amber Group’s 10th anniversary celebration & artificial intelligence (AI) robotics showcase, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 14).

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Jamaica Must Embrace AI and Advanced Technology – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology, as it prepares for a “cyber-physical world,” where cyber technology and the...

By: Donique Weston, October 16, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right) and Resident Representative, Organization of American States (OAS), Office of the General Secretariat in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glannen Weygel (second left) share a photo opportunity with members of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Monique Satchwell (right) and Rheana Hagigal who copped first place in the overall team category of the SheSecures Jamaica Cybersecurity Competition during the award ceremony at the University of the West Indies, Regional headquarters in Mona, Kingston on October 10.

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Gov’t Implementing Initiatives to Strengthen the Cadre of Cybersecurity Personnel

The Government is implementing several initiatives to strengthen the cadre of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals and build a resilient, future ready cybersecurity workforce. Minister of State in the Ministry of...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, October 11, 2025

Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.

9 months ago TechnologyTelecommunications

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the monthly Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) virtual sensitisation sessions that focus on the Data Protection Act, 2020. The...

By: ROCHEDA BARTLEY, October 11, 2025

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