Telecommunications company FLOW Jamaicaa, will observe Safer Internet
Week (February 9 – 11) with several activities geared at increasing awareness about safe online practices among young people and seniors.

Safer Internet Day (SID) is be observed internationally on Tuesday, February 9 under the theme, “Together for a Better Internet”.

This year’s theme calls on stakeholders, businesses and people worldwide to make the internet safer for all, especially for children and young people.

The week’s line-up includes a Teen Summit on Tuesday, February 9, Kids’ Table Talk (session for pre-teens) on Wednesday, February 10 and a Seniors’ Forum on Thursday, February 11.

Each event focuses on the overarching goal of encouraging online safety
but tackles the subject from a different perspective in keeping with the needs of the audience.

Topics include combating cyber bullying for pre-teens, overcoming online
stalking for teens, navigating online banking and avoiding phishing emails for seniors, and the avenues available to alert the authorities when there has been a violation. All activities will be held virtually.

“With the increased online usage during this pandemic, we are even more aware of our responsibility as a leading internet service provider (ISP) to promote safe internet practices,” shared Kayon Mitchell, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at FLOW.

Mitchell continued, “As we continue to bring more communities across Jamaica into the online space, provide broadband to schools and drive digital inclusion, it is important that all groups, but especially our young people and seniors, have the necessary support to help them navigate the space.”

“Our activities are geared towards not only highlighting the pitfalls, but also the benefits of being online and what support is available when persons use the internet irresponsibly,” she added.

The activities for Safer Internet Week can be viewed on FLOW Jamaica’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

Partners for the week of activities include the Jamaica Observer, UNICEF Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).