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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

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...

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.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz tours UHWI Field Hospital

Executive Director of the SRC, Dr Charah Watson

Applications Open For National Young Inventors And Innovators Competition

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

Strategy Being Developed to Support National Broadband Network

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...

5 years ago AgricultureScience

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...

5 years ago ScienceTribute

PM Holness Mourns the Passing of One of Jamaica’s Pre-eminent Scientists, Professor the Hon. Gerald Lalor, OM, OJ, CD

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as a great loss, the passing of one of Jamaica’s most pre-eminent scientists and academic scholars, Professor the Honourable Gerald Lalor, OM, OJ, CD. Professor Lalor died on August 23 following a brief illness. He was 90 years old. “Professor Lalor was an astute scientist and educator. He was a visionary in the scientific community...

5 years ago ScienceTribute

Science Ministry saddened by the passing of Professor Gerald Lalor

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is saddened by the passing of distinguished geochemist, visionary leader, trailblazer and pioneer in science, Professor the Honourable Gerald Lalor, OM, OJ, CD. In recognizing his work, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Hon. Daryl Vaz said that “Jamaica owes a debt of gratitude to Professor Lalor for his exemplary leadership and...

5 years ago InnovationScienceTechnology

STI Agenda Continues To Advance

The country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) agenda continues to advance through the application of scientific knowledge and technological innovation across various sectors. As contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 2020 Economic and Social Survey, Jamaica launched the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), becoming the first country in the English-speaking Caribbean to establish a full regulatory body for...