Past students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) are being urged to remain connected and to become active members of the alumni groups to sustain and strengthen the institution. President of the CASE Alumni Association, Everett Hyatt, made the call during the recent Founders’ Weekend event held at the college’s campus in Portland. “Whether you do it...

The Government is creating a cohesive environment to drive scientific research and innovation for national development under the ‘House of Innovation’ strategic model. The strategy relies on the full integration of Jamaica’s innovation ecosystem involving academia, public sector research institutions, private sector stakeholders, and government ministries, departments, and agencies. It is built around achieving the national target of increasing Gross...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging Jamaicans to be deliberate and cautious in how they share personal information online. “In a digital society, privacy is not a luxury. It is a requirement for safety, trust and resilience. Be deliberate about what...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is focused on “building forward” in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The strategy is not just aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure but strengthening the country’s climate resilience. “We must build forward colleagues. We cannot just think...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting the public to participate virtually in the next instalment of its Conversations in Science series, today (November 27). The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. under the theme ‘Weathering the Future: Science, Food Security and Smart Infrastructure for a Resilient Jamaica’. Individuals can access the session live from YouTube, Zoom and Facebook on...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is urging Jamaicans to exercise heightened caution, as the country faces increased risks of gastroenteritis and other food and water-borne illnesses, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Team Leader for the SRC’s Analytical Services Department, Ray-Anne Shaw Phillips, said Jamaicans should be on alert for symptoms associated with the illness. These typically include vomiting, diarrhoea,...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is reaffirming its commitment to stand with communities and businesses recovering from the recent hurricane, offering reliable food and water testing to help safeguard public health during this vulnerable period. Team Leader for Analytical Services at the SRC, Ray-Anne Shaw Phillips, says the organisation understands the challenges people are facing and is ready to provide...