SRC Wants Dialogue with Local Producers of Personal Care Products
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is appealing to local producers of personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, to reach out to them to …
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SRC to Commence Medical Cannabis-Related Evaluations in September
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is slated to commence medical cannabis-related evaluations in September. Executive Director, Dr. Cliff Riley, says this is among the initiatives …
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SRC Upgrades Equipment to Assist Manufacturers
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has upgraded their equipment in an effort to assist with the reformulation efforts of manufacturers seeking to make their products …
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Prime Minister Calls on Farmers to Incorporate Science and Technology
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,is imploring the nation’s farmers to incorporate science and technology into their farming practices, in order to continue to …
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Education Ministry to Save $9 Million Annually on Electricity Bill
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be saving more than $9 million annually on its electricity bill, from a $136-million energy efficiency project. …
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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams at Liguanea Plains Rotary Club Installation
Brazilian Researcher Wins ISA Secretary-General’s 2019 Award
Brazilian researcher, Dr. Mauricio Shimabukuro, has copped the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s 2019 Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, made …
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STI Policy to be Promulgated This Financial Year
The Government is working to promulgate the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy during this financial year. Science, Energy and Technology, Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, …
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More Women Encouraged to Pursue STEM Careers
More of the nation’s women and girls are being encouraged to pursue academic studies and careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics …
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Public Invited to National Science Fair July 4
The public is invited to the upcoming Scientific Research Council (SRC) Science Fair 2019, to be held on Thursday (July 4), at the Hope complex …
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Over $3M in Cash and Prizes Awarded in PCJ Schools Energy Competition
Over $3 million in cash and prizes were awarded to the top performers in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition. …
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SRC to Support Climate Innovation Businesses
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is to support 20 climate innovation businesses this financial year. Making the disclosure at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) …
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Closer Monitoring of Petrojam
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says since the compulsory acquisition of the 49 per cent shareholding in Petrojam, the Government is …
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757 Net Billing Licences Issued to Jamaicans
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says 757 net billing licences have been issued to Jamaicans since the pilot programme in May …
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JANAAC Targeting Increased Standards Compliance by Entities
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is targeting increased compliance by entities with local and international standards governing their operational processes and procedures. This …
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Postal Corporation to Upgrade Post Offices, Diversify Products
The Postal Corporation of Jamaica (PCOJ) is looking to upgrade post offices across the island and diversify product offerings in order to enhance services offered …
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Four More Public Entities to Benefit from EECP
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says four more public entities are to benefit from the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Energy Efficiency …
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Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Protect Themselves Against Cyberattacks
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to educate themselves in cybersecurity measures to protect their information from cyberattacks. …
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Gov’t to Craft Electric Vehicle Policy
The Government is to place major focus on the development of an electric vehicle policy, which will create an enabling environment for the use of …
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Innovators to Receive Support to Commercialise Ideas
The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) and the Scientific Research Council (SRC) are galvanising their resources to help local innovators develop their ideas for …
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