The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has received 200 tablet computers from the Universal Service Fund To assist with damage assessments on homes impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The donation represents the first tranche of 1,000 tablets, valued at over $79 million, that will be provided to the Ministry to strengthen its disaster response and social protection efforts.

The devices, equipped with Long Term Evolution (LTE) connectivity, SIM cards, and protective hard cases, were officially handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday, January 27, at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., welcomed the donation, highlighting the critical role the tablets will play in improving the efficiency of social workers conducting field assessments, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.

The tablets are expected to significantly enhance data collection, reporting, and coordination efforts as the Ministry continues to assess and respond to housing damage caused by the hurricane.

The Bustamante High School Receives Modern ICT Labs Through Strategic Partnership
Bustamante High School in Clarendon has officially received renovated and expanded Information and Communications Technology (ICT) laboratories, marking a major milestone in the institution’s recovery following a fire that severely damaged two of its ICT labs nearly two years ago. The restoration represents a million-investment led by the Universal Service Fund (USF), in partnership with e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, the Flow Foundation, and the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
The project involved comprehensive infrastructure repairs, the installation of modern ICT equipment, and the provision of enhanced digital learning tools designed to support a more engaging and future-ready learning environment. These upgrades will significantly improve students’ access to technology, strengthen digital literacy, and support the integration of ICT into teaching and learning across subject areas.

For the Universal Service Fund, the initiative reflects its continued commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting equitable access to technology, particularly within underserved and vulnerable communities. By restoring and enhancing ICT facilities at Bustamante High School, the partnership not only rebuilds physical infrastructure but also invests in youth empowerment, resilience, and long-term national development.

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