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Research Scientist at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Johann Antoine.
Research Scientist at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Johann Antoine.

Practise Proper Disposal Of Electronic Waste

Research Scientist at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Johann Antoine, is urging Jamaicans to practise proper disposal of electronic (e)-waste. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, he...
Principal of Western STEM Academy, Phelisa Ricketts-Graham.
Principal of Western STEM Academy, Phelisa Ricketts-Graham.

Girls Urged To Create Own Opportunities In Science
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to mark the ceremonial opening of the 2022/23 Parliamentary Year in the House of Representatives on February 10, under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.
The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to mark the ceremonial opening of the 2022/23 Parliamentary Year in the House of Representatives on February 10, under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.

STI Policy To Be Tabled In Parliament
Coordinator at the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Kavelle Hylton.
Coordinator at the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Kavelle Hylton.

Conversations In Science February 11
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Increasing Tertiary STEAM Enrolment A National Priority – Minister Williams

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Judith Slater (centre), exchange greetings on arrival at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (Dec. 9) to particiapte in the National Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Fourm. Looking on is Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris. The forum was staged by the NET under the theme: ‘Setting the stage for a national vision on STEAM Education in Jamaica.’
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PHOTOS: Minister Williams address STEAM forum

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Judith Slater (centre), exchange greetings on arrival at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (Dec. 9) to particiapte in the National Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Fourm. Looking on is Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the opening session of the Sixth Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities of Science and Technology, from the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on December 7. The session is being held under the theme
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STEM Academies Will Equip Youth With Skills For New Digital Economy Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says establishment of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) academies will further assist in equipping the country’s youth with the necessary skills to benefit from new digital economy jobs. “We will establish six new STEM academies and an academy for the creative and performing arts. Our efforts are focused on equipping our...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right) and Vice President of New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter (right), hold a symbolic cheque for just over $26.6 million, representing scholarships awarded to students from the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona and the University of Technology (UTech). Sharing the moment (from left) are Interim President of CMU, Professor Evan Duggan and students at CMU, Aaliyah Campbell, Revardo Francis and Novian Robinson. The ceremony was held at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on December 1.
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Tertiary STEM Students Awarded Scholarships By New Fortress Energy

Fifty Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students from three tertiary institutions have been awarded scholarships valued at just over $26.6 million, by liquefied natural gas company New Fortress Energy. The students hail from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, the University of Technology (UTech) and the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMU). The scholarships were presented at a ceremony...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).
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Ministry Of Science, Energy And Technology Laws To Be Amended For Stiffer Penalties

Pieces of legislation under the portfolio of the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology are to be amended to provide for increases in monetary penalties and custodial sentences. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the increases that were recommended by the Science, Energy and Technology Ministry. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure at a virtual...
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Manager for the Process Development Division, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Jodi Dunn, speaking about the entity’s waste management service, during a recent JIS Think Tank.
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SRC Encouraging Proper Wastewater Management

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is encouraging individuals and entities to make use of its wastewater management services to reduce the harmful effects of untreated effluent on the environment. Through its Wastewater Management Unit, the SRC designs and implements environmentally friendly  treatment plants and provides several wastewater management services, including feasibility studies. It also offers assessments and troubleshooting for clients...
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Acting Information Services Manager at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Marcia Henry, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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SRC Accepting Nominations For Women In Science Series

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is accepting nominations for its recently launched ‘S&T Xxtrondineers Ja.’ (Women in Science Series), a recognition programme highlighting extraordinary female pioneers in science and technology (S&T). “The S&T Xxtrondineers Ja. will be a documentary series and publication highlighting the scientific works of eight nominated Jamaican women which would have impacted the national development of our...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr Charah Watson, speaks about Science and Technology Month at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (November 3).
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Major Focus On Science And Technology In November

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is celebrating Science and Technology Month in November, under the theme ‘Science and Technology the Heartbeat of National Development’. Patron of the Month is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “Our goal for the month falls within our mandate of popularising science and technology and increasing national awareness of the relevance and...
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