April 22, 2026

Jamaica’s Tech Industry leaps forward with diplomatic win

Caption: Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has successfully brokered a substantial contribution from the Republic of Korea, advancing the Government of Jamaica’s ‘A Device for Every Child’ initiative. In a significant leap forward for educational advancement in Jamaica, Minister Johnson Smith alongside education Minister, Fayval Williams, this morning accepted a donation of over 4,000 tablets valued at approximately $93 million.

 

 

Mr. Jin wook Kim, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea delivers his remarks, expressing hopes that the devices will enhance the learning experience for students and stakeholders within the island’s educational landscape.

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