Jamaica Ready for IMO Sulphur Cap
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica says Jamaica is ready for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) regulations for the 2020 Global Sulphur Limit, …
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Institute Of Forensic Science Expanded
The investigative capabilities of the Police Force have been strengthened with the expansion of the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, in Kingston. A …
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SMA Urged to Increase Efficiency in Managing Spectrum
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, has called on the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) to increase efficiency in regulating and managing spectrum …
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Wireless Device Importers Urged To Get Spectrum Management Authority Approval
The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is reminding importers of second-hand vehicles, and other devices using a signal, that type approval is required from the agency …
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Spectrum Management Authority Institutes Online Payment Portal
The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has instituted an online client payment portal. Managing Director, Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton, told JIS News that in reviewing the …
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Minister Williams Urges More Women To Join Engineering Field
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging more women to join the field of engineering. “I believe our women have much …
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JPS To Roll Out Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles Early 2020
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will roll out charging stations for electric vehicles during the first quarter of 2020. “Over the first three months of …
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Government Electrical Regulator To Begin Operations Shortly
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is to be operationalised in short order to speed up the …
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Engineering Professionals Contributing To Development Agenda – Minister Williams
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says engineering professionals are making a significant contributing to the development agenda, by contributing their expertise to …
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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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