Chicken and pig farmers across Jamaica are being encouraged to consider using the services of the smoked meat facility at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) to expand their businesses. Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the SRC, Annaliese Aiken Min, said now is the best time for farmers to invest in this area, with the holidays approaching. “This...

Residents of Piece View in St. James North Western can look forward to significant improvement in their electrical infrastructure under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP). Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the project, estimated to cost in excess of $20 million, is expected to benefit some 100 households. The undertaking is being spearheaded by the...

Residents of Yallahs and its environs in St Thomas are now enjoying free and safe Wi-Fi connectivity, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The service was launched in Yallahs square on Monday (October 30), and is expected to bolster the social, economic and educational well-being of the users. USF Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Daniel Dawes, who led the proceedings,...

Ideation sessions for prospective applicants in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) are set for October 31 and November 2 at the St. Hilda's Diocesan High and the Zoom platform, respectively. The consultations are open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and have been organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Speaking with JIS News...

The eighth staging of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) ‘Conversations in Science Series’ will focus on men’s mental health under the theme ‘Zero Male Suicide: Men’s Life Matter’. The event is set for October 26 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Speaking with JIS News, Technical Information Officer at the SRC, Latanniya Johnson, said the...

Government scientists, academics and professionals across various industries are being encouraged to participate in the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) upcoming seminar on artificial intelligence (AI). The October 26 hybrid event is titled ‘Revolutionising Industry through AI: Driving Innovation and Accelerating Growth’. Interested persons can register at the Commission’s website at https://ncst.gov.jm/. Executive Director, Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, said...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration is prioritising the upskilling of Jamaica’s workforce as part of the overall strategy to grow the economy. He said as the country continues to meet its debt targets and create the fiscal space needed to implement major development projects, investments will be made to equip Jamaicans with the skills to...

The Centre for Marine Sciences at the University of the West Indies has received US$100,000 to bolster its vital mangrove research initiatives. The donation was made by MBJ Airports Limited, in collaboration with the Government and the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), during a ceremony held at the Discovery Bay Marine Lab, St. Ann, on September 19. This financial injection...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Country Manager, United States (US) Trade and Development Agency, Lambrini Kolios; President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Steve Berberich; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, exchanging pleasantries during a...