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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.

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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

Ministry Of Science, Energy And Technology Laws To Be Amended For Stiffer Penalties

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.

SRC Encouraging Proper Wastewater Management

Acting Information Services Manager at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Marcia Henry, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

SRC Accepting Nominations For Women In Science Series

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).

Major Focus On Science And Technology In November

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), listens to a point being raised by Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Carl Bruce (second left), who led him on a tour of the UHWI coronavirus (COVID-19) Field Hospital in St. Andrew on Friday (October 8). Also participating (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Joan Duncan Foundation, Kim Mair; and General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Winston Watson. Petrojam Limited donated two modular tents at a cost of approximately US$24,000 to aid in the establishment of the field hospital. The donation is in alignment with the core elements of Petrojam’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which emphasises the company’s commitment to health and safety.

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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz tours UHWI Field Hospital

Executive Director of the SRC, Dr Charah Watson

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Applications Open For National Young Inventors And Innovators Competition

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting schools to participate in a three-day workshop October 6 to 8, ahead of the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC). Also known as the National Science Fair, applications open this Friday, October 8. “The sessions aim to empower teachers and students preparing to apply to the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on September 28.

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Strategy Being Developed to Support National Broadband Network

The Government is working on a comprehensive National Broadband Strategy that will support the islandwide broadband network being developed. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the strategy “will look at all the factors that will support the viability of the network, once implemented, and the use of same by all segments of the population”. He...

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

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SRC Hosting Lotion And Cream-Making Workshop

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will be hosting a lotion and body cream formulation workshop on September 30 as part of its efforts to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agro-manufacturing sector. The two-day workshop will be done virtually and will comprise practical demonstrations with resource materials supplied by the SRC, theoretical presentations, a...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses journalists during Wednesday’s (September 22) digital post-Cabinet media briefing.

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STEAM Project To Be Implemented Under Public Sector Investment Programme

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Schools Project is to be incorporated and implemented under the Government’s Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), following approval by Cabinet. The initiative comprises phase two of the Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP II). Under the project, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information is looking to construct six science, technology, engineering, and...

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SRC and ITC Formally Commit to Boosting the Competitiveness of Jamaica’s Coconut Sector

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) of Jamaica, the principal public sector agency responsible for the fostering and coordination of scientific research and the promotion of its application, has signed a collaborative agreement with the International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, Switzerland. The primary goal of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to increase smallholder farmer and agro-processor productivity and incomes through...

Scientific Research Council Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, Carolyn Rose Miller.

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SRC Recommends Formulas For Product Development

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is encouraging entrepreneurs who produce food or cosmetics to standardise their production process by using formulas instead of recipes. “The SRC often receives calls from persons who want to manufacture food or cosmetic products using our pilot plant. However, they are unaware that to produce products in a large commercial quantity requires a formula rather...