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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).

Government Allocates $834.9 Million for Research and Development

The Government has allocated $834.939 million for research and development, which is $47.207 million or six per cent more than the 2022/2023 allocation. “While we are not yet at a target of 1.5 per cent of our gross domestic product...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson (right), makes a presentation to the team from Brown’s Town High School in St. Ann, at the awards ceremony for the 2022/2023 Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC), held on May 2 at the SRC’s Hope Gardens headquarters in St. Andrew. From left are Teachers, Alex Holmes and Molly Coombs and students Leroy Gallimore and Tamelia Thompson.

Young Inventors and Innovators Awarded

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the official launch of the MyCash digital wallet by Paymaster, at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston, on March 28.

Jamaica Moves Closer to Cashless Society with MyCash Digital Wallet

The new Victor Lowe STEM Centre Building, located at Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

STEM Centre Opened at Manning’s School in Westmoreland

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting devices to make a point during the opening of the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 7).

Gov’t Providing Scholarships for 1,250 STEM Teachers

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting tools as he opened the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).

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Gov’t Provides $200 Million for Establishment of Fiscal Research Institute at UWI

The Government is providing a $200 million down payment to endow a Fiscal Research Institute within the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement while opening the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7). “This will...

Annaleise Aiken, Team Leader for the Food Pilot Plant

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Beverage Production Businesses Benefit from Improved SRC Resources

Micro and small businesses dealing in beverage production can now benefit from improved resources at the Scientific Research Council (SRC). This follows the SRC’s acquisition of a more advanced bottling line for the filling of various types of non-carbonated beverages, namely natural juices, and flavoured water. It supports the standard 500 and 750-ml containers and mass-produces 2,500 items daily. Speaking...

Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

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Gov’t in Dialogue with Satellite Internet Provider Starlink

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says discussions are being held with satellite Internet provider Starlink, regarding broadband connectivity expansion in hard-to-reach areas in Jamaica. Starlink was given the green light to commence operating in Jamaica in October 2022. Mr. Vaz noted that the entity’s introduction, has given “greater accessibility to areas that are not currently served...

Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Carolyn Rose Miller.

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SRC Conversations In Science Series March 8

The seventh staging of the Conversations in Science Series is set for March 8 at the Gulf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester. Held quarterly, the event is hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) to promote awareness and increase understanding of science and technology in schools. More than 250 students from high schools and tertiary institutions in the central region...

Co-Founder and Chairman, Cari-Med Group of Companies, Glen Christian, speaking at the official opening ceremony of the company’s new distribution centre in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, on Friday (January 27).

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Private Sector Urged to Invest in STEM Centre

Private-sector entities are being encouraged to invest in the establishment of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, which will prepare students to compete on a global scale. The move aligns with Government’s efforts to establish six STEM academies across the island. Chairman of Cari-Med Group of companies, Glen Christian, in making the call, said that the “Government...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in collaboration with the college’s administration. Accompanying Mr. Charles Jr. is State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter.

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PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Attends CASE Intellectual Stimulation Day

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association President, Pius Lacan, on arrival at the institution in Passley Gardens, Portland, on January 27, for an Intellectual Stimulation Day event. The event formed part of the CASE Founders’ Weekend activities, which were organised by the Association in...

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

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SRC to Stage Food Product Standardisation Workshop

Local food entrepreneurs looking to ensure consistency in the quality of their products are being encouraged to attend the virtual food product standardisation workshop being hosted by the Scientific Research Council on January 31. “The workshop caters to everyone, and at the end of it [participants] will have the necessary skills that they need to standardise a product,” Executive Director...