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Jamaica in a Digital Age
The world is being turned upside down by the digital revolution. Media, communications, finance and banking, trade, business and commerce, the relationship between government and citizens, the nature of work, education and training and most social interactions are all being transformed by the efficiency of digital encoding, the speed of digital transactions and by the radically new social, economic, business and behavioural models that they support.
Broadcasting Commission Deeply Saddened by Death of Veteran Broadcaster Dorraine Samuels
The Broadcasting Commission is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of veteran broadcaster and news anchor Dorraine Samuels.
Facebook Now Agrees with BCJ’s Position, Wants to be Regulated
The Broadcasting Commission (BCJ) notes with interest the call last week from Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg for Facebook itself to be regulated.
BCJ Extends Condolences to Family of Former Prime Minister, Hon. Edward Seaga
The Broadcasting Commission notes the passing of former Prime Minister, Hon. Edward Seaga.
Communications - Tipping or Tripping Point?
This chapter is written at a time of extraordinarily rapid technological
advance. Consider how much has changed since 2004, the year
when the International Institute of Communications (IIC) held its 35th
Annual Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica – the only time it has met
in the Caribbean in its 50 years of existence.
BCJ Urges Governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to Prioritise Digital Literacy
Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, is urging governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to give digital literacy urgent attention.
BCJ Implores Governments Across the Region to Create AI Policies that Protect S.I.D.S
Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, is encouraging regional governments to pay special attention to the vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other developing countries, when creating policies for Artificial Intelligence (AI). He was addressing the “Regional Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean” in Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday (December 13).
BCJ Deeply Grieved by Passing of Oliver Clarke
The Broadcasting Commission is deeply grieved by the passing of the Honorable Oliver Clarke, O.J.
Broadcasting Commission Deeply Saddened by the Passing of Greta Bogues
The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Greta Bogues.
AI Ethics and Innovation
AI ethics offers a possible basis for doing so by providing a set of aspirational ideals as to the role of AI, rather than a minimum standard for compliance which is likely to become increasingly irrelevant.