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Technical Information Officer of the Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.

September 29 Deadline for SRC STEM Olympiad

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 26, 2023

Students interested in entering the inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Olympiad have until September 29 to submit their applications. Persons may apply individually or in groups not exceeding...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony for 230 Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarships at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica in St. Andrew on Thursday (September 21).

230 UTECH Students Awarded GOJ STEM Scholarships

By: Judana Murphy, September 22, 2023

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (left), addresses a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation today (September 21) in downtown Kingston. At right is Mayor Gary R. McCarthy of Schenectady, New York.

Smart Technology Can Assist KSAMC to Improve Service Delivery – Mayor

By: Latonya Linton, September 22, 2023

Technology 3 years ago USF Donates Desktop Computers to Manchester-Based School and Library
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Technology 3 years ago Allman Town Primary Gets Computer from USF
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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes.

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Swallowfield and Nannyville Get Free Wi-Fi

Residents of Swallowfield and Nannyville in St. Andrew are now enjoying free high-speed broadband connection as the Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to bridge Jamaica’s information gap. The two locations...

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 13, 2023

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second from right), cuts the ribbon to officially open a new wheelchair ramp at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, during the launch of the 2023/24 school year at the institution on Tuesday, September 12. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Commander Tracy Box of the Ocean Blue Jamaica Marine Corps; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee; Director for Regional Education Services – Region 3, Karlene Segre; Principal of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, Heather Reid-Johnson; and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

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Gov’t Transforming Infrastructure and Technology in Schools

The Government is embarking on an ambitious programme for the enhancement of infrastructure and technology in schools to provide a more conducive environment for teaching and learning. Minister of Education...

By: Okoye Henry, September 13, 2023

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

3 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

38 Jamaican Educators to Participate in Regional Digital Training Course

Thirty-three primary-level educators and five from teacher-training institutions in Jamaica will participate in an inaugural regional course designed to equip them with essential digital pedagogy skills. The course will be...

By: Judana Murphy, September 13, 2023

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second right), applauds as Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (right), points to the newly unveiled sign to signal the launch of community Wi-Fi service at Spaulding Lane in Swallowfield, St. Andrew, on September 11. Sharing in the occasion (from second left) are Inspector Shantae Coddington of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Pastor, Church of God of Prophesy, Rev. Timon Waugh. The launch of the Community Wi-Fi initiative at Spaulding Lane signifies a strategic effort to bring digital inclusion to the heart of the community.

3 years ago Technology

PHOTOS: USF Launches Community WI-FI at Spaulding Lane, Nannyville

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second right), applauds as Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (right), points to the newly unveiled sign to...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing the moment are students of the institution. The handover ceremony was held on September 7 at the school’s location in Bartons District, St. Catherine. The contribution will enable the students to access digital learning resources, enhance their research capabilities, and develop essential computer literacy skills.

3 years ago EducationTechnology

PHOTOS: Barton’s Primary School Gets Desktops from USF

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing...

Newly appointed Film Commissioner at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jacqueline Jackson.

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AI Can Be Seen as an Opportunity – Film Commissioner

Local filmmakers and creatives are being encouraged to capitalise on the opportunities that exist from Artificial Intelligence (AI) while educating themselves about the associated threats. Speaking with JIS News, newly...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, September 8, 2023

Principal of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, Deon Stern Anglin.

3 years ago TechnologyYouth

Montego Bay Schools Get Access to Free Internet

Students and teachers of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary and Montego Bay Infant schools in St. James can now access online resources to supplement in-class learning, using free high-speed Internet. This...

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 7, 2023

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF), Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course on September 1, at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew.

3 years ago TechnologyYouth

Young Persons to Commence Training in Coding

A total of 100 participants are set to commence training in coding, under the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course. The opening ceremony...

By: Rochelle Williams, September 4, 2023

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