The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is aiming to enrol an additional 400 senior citizens in digital literacy training by the end of the year.
Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said 283 Jamaicans have already completed the programme, which was initially introduced in St. James and Kingston and St. Andrew.
The programme has since expanded to St. Catherine, St. Mary, Portland, Trelawny, St. Ann and Clarendon.
Speaking at the launch of Senior Citizens’ Month at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, September 2, Minister Charles said the initiative must continue to expand as technology evolves.
He noted that skills relevant several years ago may no longer be sufficient, making it necessary for the training to be regularly updated.
The launch was held under the theme “Honouring a Golden Legacy, Shaping a Bold Future”, as the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Minister Charles also called for a shift in how society views ageing, arguing that age should be treated as an asset rather than a liability.
He urged Jamaicans to focus not only on healthy ageing but also on creating opportunities for older persons to remain productive and engaged.
The Minister further encouraged younger Jamaicans to make deliberate efforts to prevent senior citizens from experiencing isolation.
He pointed out that isolation is not always physical, as older persons can live in family homes while still experiencing emotional and mental isolation.
Meanwhile, NCSC Board Chair, Dr. Julian McKoy Davis, said all Jamaicans have a role to play in supporting and engaging older adults.
She noted that 522 Jamaicans are currently over 100 years old, describing the number of centenarians as a testament to the country’s longevity.
Dr. McKoy Davis encouraged younger Jamaicans to use Senior Citizens’ Month as an opportunity to listen to and learn from the experiences and wisdom of older persons.
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