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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

Reduced Cost for Manufacturers Who Reformulate Beverages at SRC

Manufacturers and entrepreneurs can now reformulate their beverages to meet the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) guidelines, at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), at a reduced cost. Executive Director, Dr. Charah Watson, told JIS News that the organisation is...
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson.

Applications Open for SRC’s Young Scientist and Technologist Award
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

SRC Assists to Improve Nutritional Content of Processed Foods
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), shakes hands with Vice President, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Thibault Menage, following a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 8. Others (from left) are Business Developer, HDF Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino, and officers at the Ministry’s Brian Richardson and Olive Cross.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), shakes hands with Vice President, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Thibault Menage, following a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 8. Others (from left) are Business Developer, HDF Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino, and officers at the Ministry’s Brian Richardson and Olive Cross.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Gets Courtesy Call from Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean Executives
Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit at the Scientific Research Council, (SRC) Kavelle Hylton, invites teachers across Jamaica to participate in the Council’s summer attachment programme.
Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit at the Scientific Research Council, (SRC) Kavelle Hylton, invites teachers across Jamaica to participate in the Council’s summer attachment programme.

SRC Revives Summer Attachment Programme for Teachers

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), engages participants of the ‘Classroom to Real World’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) mentorship workshop at the PCJ Auditorium in St. Andrew, on July 21. They are (from left): Jhoneil Anderson; Zakhele Ellington; Georgette Green and Alexandra Brown.
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Young Science Students Benefit from Mentorship Workshop

More than 20 young persons are benefiting from the ‘Classroom to Real World’ mentorship workshop, which aims to connect students of science with professionals within the industry across the world. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) mentorship workshop is a special initiative of the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), in collaboration with the National Commission on Science...
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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Nominations Open for 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology

Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology. The award acknowledges scientific achievements and encourages creativity and innovation. The nomination forms are available on the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) website at www.ncst.gov.jm. Executive Director of the Commission, Olive-Jean Burrowes, is inviting interested persons to submit nominations before the deadline of Monday, August...
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Acting Chief Electrical Regulator, Seymour Walters, speaks at a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) offices in Kingston recently.
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GER Aims to Improve Jamaica’s Competitive Index Ranking

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is looking to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness index ranking within a year. Acting Chief Electrical Regulator of the GER, Seymour Walters, said the regulatory body, which began full operation in November 2021, has already started working towards this aim. He referenced the GER’s digital system as a major player in the efforts towards this thrust....
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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (July 7).
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NCST Renews Calls for Applications for National Innovation Competition

The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) has renewed calls for the submission of applications for the National Innovation Competition. With a fast-approaching deadline of July 31, persons are being encouraged to express their interest in one of eight categories. These are education and popularisation of science, technology and innovation; agriculture, food and agro-processing; energy and energy efficiency; information...
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Executive Director, Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
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Steady Progress In Coffee Leaf Rust Disease Project

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is reporting steady progress in the study to develop coffee plant materials that are resistant to the leaf rust disease. Jamaica has recorded several outbreaks of the malady over the years, which have significantly impacted the coffee industry. Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Charah Watson, informed JIS News that some coffee farmers have suffered...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.
EnergyScienceTechnology

Office of the Information Commissioner being Operationlized

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) which will provide advice to the Government on matters relating to data protection and access to information, is now in the process of being operationalised. This follows the passage of the Data Protection Act, 2020, which makes provision for the establishment of the Office and the appointment of an Information Commissioner. Minister of...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 10).
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National Medal And Innovation Awards To Be Revived

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is reviving the National Medal and Innovation Awards to acknowledge scientific achievements and encourage creativity and innovation. “I wish to, therefore, make a call to all innovators, creative thinkers, entrepreneurs and scientists, to be in readiness to submit their innovative products for recognition and celebration,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He was...
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