Title: Jamaica Library Service gets grant to boost ICT resources
Source: Jamaica Observer
Date published: Saturday, December 21, 2013
URL: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Jamaica-Library-Service-gets-grant-to-boost-ICT-resources
Abstract:
The article announces the funding of US$2 million to the Jamaica Library Services (JLS) for
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources and projects in Jamaican public libraries. The article also reports comments from both Education Minister, Ronald Thwaites and Paul Lalor, Chairman of the Board of the JLS, expressing appreciation for the award of the grant and indicating the implications of what the funding will allow the JLS to accomplish in Jamaica's public libraries.
Excerpt:
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) received a grant of US$2 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation based in Seattle, United States of America, which will, along with co-funding of US$1.1 million from the Jamaican Government, help the JLS to boost Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries.
The funds will also enable JLS to provide additional training for staff and users, enhance programmes and services and support a comprehensive advocacy and marketing campaign.
In July the foundation advised the JLS of the granting of the award for the charitable purpose to enrich lives and ultimately contribute to the achievement of the country’s Vision 2030, Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.
Title: Jamaica Libraries Get US$2m Grant From Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Date Published: Sunday December 22, 2013
URL: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=50109
Abstract:
Article reports on a grant awarded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and additional funding by the Jamaican Government towards the JLS improvement of the quantity and quality of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries. Both the Minister of Education, Thwaites and the library service are reported as stating what they see as the outcome to be derived from this funding.
Excerpt:
Education Minister Ronald Thwaites has welcomed a US$2 million grant to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) by American billionaire Bill Gates and his wife Melinda.
The announcement of the grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation comes nearly two years after the JLS sought their assistance.
The grant, along with another US$1.1 million by the Jamaican Government, will enable the JLS to improve the quantity and quality of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries.
Source: Jamaica Observer
Date published: Saturday, December 21, 2013
URL: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Jamaica-Library-Service-gets-grant-to-boost-ICT-resources
Abstract:
The article announces the funding of US$2 million to the Jamaica Library Services (JLS) for
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources and projects in Jamaican public libraries. The article also reports comments from both Education Minister, Ronald Thwaites and Paul Lalor, Chairman of the Board of the JLS, expressing appreciation for the award of the grant and indicating the implications of what the funding will allow the JLS to accomplish in Jamaica's public libraries.
Excerpt:
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) received a grant of US$2 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation based in Seattle, United States of America, which will, along with co-funding of US$1.1 million from the Jamaican Government, help the JLS to boost Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries.
The funds will also enable JLS to provide additional training for staff and users, enhance programmes and services and support a comprehensive advocacy and marketing campaign.
In July the foundation advised the JLS of the granting of the award for the charitable purpose to enrich lives and ultimately contribute to the achievement of the country’s Vision 2030, Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.
Title: Jamaica Libraries Get US$2m Grant From Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Date Published: Sunday December 22, 2013
URL: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=50109
Abstract:
Article reports on a grant awarded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and additional funding by the Jamaican Government towards the JLS improvement of the quantity and quality of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries. Both the Minister of Education, Thwaites and the library service are reported as stating what they see as the outcome to be derived from this funding.
Excerpt:
Education Minister Ronald Thwaites has welcomed a US$2 million grant to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) by American billionaire Bill Gates and his wife Melinda.
The announcement of the grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation comes nearly two years after the JLS sought their assistance.
The grant, along with another US$1.1 million by the Jamaican Government, will enable the JLS to improve the quantity and quality of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in public libraries.
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