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SMAJA The national regulator for the radio frequency spectrum and the advisory body to MSET regarding matters relating to spectrum frequency allocation.

On Labour Day, a meaningful act of service unfolded in downtown Kingston.The Spectrum Management Authority, Jamaica Cons...
28/05/2026

On Labour Day, a meaningful act of service unfolded in downtown Kingston.

The Spectrum Management Authority, Jamaica Constabulary Force, and Jamaica Defence Force came together, setting aside their uniforms and titles for paintbrushes, teamwork, and a shared commitment to our children.

Their focus was simple but powerful: helping to create brighter, more welcoming spaces for basic school students in the inner city.

Because the spaces where children first learn matter.

This Labour Day effort reminded us that building a better Jamaica does not only happen through major reforms. Sometimes, it begins with showing up, giving back, and investing in one school at a time.

The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), The University of the West Indies, Mona, cordia...
07/05/2026

The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), The University of the West Indies, Mona, cordially invites you to the launch and presentation of findings from the SALISES Public Artificial Intelligence Readiness Study (Jamaica): Opportunities, Gaps, and Priorities.

This study comes at a defining moment for Jamaica. Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping education, work, business, public services, media, security, governance, and everyday life. The central question is no longer whether AI will affect Jamaica, but whether Jamaica will be prepared to shape that transformation in a way that is inclusive, trusted, productive, and developmentally meaningful.

As a leader and policymaker, your presence is especially important. The findings will provide evidence to support decisions on national AI policy, digital inclusion, education and training, workforce readiness, public-sector modernization, SME competitiveness, data protection, misinformation, deepfakes, and responsible AI governance.

The presentation will help answer urgent national questions: Who in Jamaica is ready for AI? Who is at risk of being left behind? What do Jamaicans know, fear, trust, and expect from AI? How can government, business, education, regulators, and development partners respond before the AI divide hardens?

This is not simply a technology event. It is a national development conversation. The choices made now will help determine whether AI becomes a tool for widening opportunity, improving productivity, strengthening resilience, and modernizing institutions, or whether it deepens existing inequalities.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.Venue: Eon Nigel Harris Council Room, Regional Headquarters, The UWI Mona Campus, Kingston 7

Presenter: Dr. Stephen Johnson, Research Fellow, SALISESChair: Professor Lloyd Waller, Director, SALISES

We look forward to welcoming you as we present evidence that can help Jamaica prepare, govern, and lead in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Register here: https://forms.gle/uYNdH87drNZqLcJ5A

30/04/2026

From monitoring and regulating radio frequencies to enabling seamless connectivity, the SMA’s responsibilities sit at the heart of how we communicate, connect, and innovate every day.

Our presence at OOCUR 2026 highlighted more than participation. It reflected a commitment to regional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the need for harmonised regulatory frameworks across Caribbean states.

As technologies evolve and demands increase, alignment across small island states is not optional, it is essential.

30/04/2026

Meet Guy Lester Malone from the British Virgin Islands, CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, sharing why collaboration across the Caribbean is not just important, but necessary.

At the OOCUR 20th Conference, Malone broke down the realities facing small island states, highlighting how limited resources, rapidly evolving technologies, and increasing demand for connectivity make regional partnerships essential.

He emphasised that harmonising regulations across the Caribbean is key to creating more efficient systems, reducing duplication, and enabling stronger, more coordinated responses to industry challenges. From spectrum management to telecommunications policy, alignment allows small states to move forward with greater impact and resilience.

His perspective reinforced a central theme of the conference, that collaboration and regulatory alignment are critical to building a more connected, future-ready Caribbean. 🌐🔥

29/04/2026

🎥From insight to impact, Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton’s presentation at the OOCUR 20th Conference showcased how regional collaboration is shaping the future of telecommunications regulation in the Caribbean.

As highlighted during the conference session on regional collaboration, initiatives like these demonstrate the power of shared expertise in building resilient, future-ready systems across the Caribbean.

Regional collaboration took centre stage at the OOCUR 20th Conference as Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton, Managing Director of ...
29/04/2026

Regional collaboration took centre stage at the OOCUR 20th Conference as Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton, Managing Director of Jamaica’s Spectrum Management Authority, delivered a compelling presentation on strengthening regulatory partnerships across the Caribbean.

Her presentation highlighted a strategic collaboration between the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of the British Virgin Islands, focused on building technical capacity through the secondment of telecommunications engineers.

The initiative supports spectrum monitoring, interference resolution, staff training, and overall regulatory development, reinforcing the region’s readiness to manage evolving technologies, including 5G.

Presented during a dedicated session on strengthening regional connections, the discussion underscored the importance of knowledge sharing, innovation, and coordinated action in advancing Caribbean regulatory systems.

21/04/2026

The Caribbean’s digital future took center stage at CaribNOG 31 Forum.

From strengthening network resilience to advancing collaboration across the region, the conversations focused on one thing. Building a more secure, connected and future-ready Caribbean.

As part of the forum, Spectrum Management Authority’s Managing Director, Dr. Maria Myers-Hamilton, delivered the Women in CaribNOG address, highlighting the critical role of leadership, inclusion and technical capacity in shaping the region’s digital core.

Events like these go beyond discussion. They drive real impact by bringing together regulators, engineers and industry leaders to improve infrastructure, strengthen connectivity and open pathways for more women to lead in ICT.

The future of the Caribbean is digital. And it is being built together.

24/02/2026

Broadcasters play a critical role in protecting the aeronautical band ✈️📡, and we’re encouraged that they understand just how important that responsibility is, and the serious impact non-compliance can have.

Broadcast journalist George Davis reinforces why broadcasters must remain compliant and committed to safeguarding this vital spectrum.

24/02/2026

What is band planning, and why does it matter? 📡

The Band Planning Department at the Spectrum Management Authority plays a key role in how radio frequencies are organized and used.

Abean Cooper, Band Planning Manager, breaks it all down and shares everything you need to know. 👇✨

24/02/2026

What steps are taken when the Spectrum Management Authority identifies non-compliance among operators?

Philmore Towers, Monitoring and Inspection Manager, explains.

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