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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), greets Vice President, Marketing, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Godfrey Boyd (left), during the JIE
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), greets Vice President, Marketing, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Godfrey Boyd (left), during the JIE's Engineers’ Week Conference at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 17). Sharing the moment is JIE President, Christopher Hamilton.

Government Electrical Regulator To Begin Operations Shortly

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is to be operationalised in short order to speed up the process for the delivery of electricity. “We are changing the structure of how consumers access...
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) is presented with artwork by President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Christopher Hamilton (left) and Vice President, Marketing, JIE, Godfrey Boyd. The occasion was the JIE Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference on Tuesday (Sept. 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) is presented with artwork by President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Christopher Hamilton (left) and Vice President, Marketing, JIE, Godfrey Boyd. The occasion was the JIE Engineers’ Week 2019 Conference on Tuesday (Sept. 17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Engineering Professionals Contributing To Development Agenda – Minister Williams
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 22.
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 22.

SRC Wants Dialogue with Local Producers of Personal Care Products
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (August 22), at the Agency’s Head Office.
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (August 22), at the Agency’s Head Office.

SRC to Commence Medical Cannabis-Related Evaluations in September
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).
Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (August 22).

SRC Upgrades Equipment to Assist Manufacturers

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (second left), sample sorrel jam which was on display at the Heart Trust/NTA booth at the 67th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on Tuesday (August 6). Also pictured at left is Director/Principal of the HEART Trust/NTA, Ebony Park Academy, Collie Clarke. President Kenyatta and his delegation are in the island for a three-day State visit.
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Prime Minister Calls on Farmers to Incorporate Science and Technology

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,is imploring the nation’s farmers to incorporate science and technology into their farming practices, in order to continue to increase the country’s agricultural output. He suggests that the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) could use its influence with farmers to ensure the adoption of more innovative methods of farming. The Prime Minister was speaking at...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right); and Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), celebrate the unveiling of a plaque for the $136-million energy-saving project at the Ministry, undertaken by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), which was handed over today (July 30). Sharing the moment (from left) are Project Manager at the PCJ, Jody Grizzle; Acting Permanent Secretary at the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean, and Acting Group General Manager at the PCJ, Robert Clarke.
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Education Ministry to Save $9 Million Annually on Electricity Bill

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be saving more than $9 million annually on its electricity bill, from a $136-million energy efficiency project. Under the project, which was undertaken at the Ministry’s head office by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP), the buildings were retrofitted with a solar system that...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), congratulates Brazilian researcher, Dr. Mauricio Shimabukuro, on winning the International Seabed Authority
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Brazilian Researcher Wins ISA Secretary-General’s 2019 Award

Brazilian researcher, Dr. Mauricio Shimabukuro, has copped the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s 2019 Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, made the presentation during the 25th Session of the ISA Assembly at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 25. Dr. Shimabukuro, who completed his doctoral degree (PhD) in 2018 at the University of São...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology Fair held on July 4, at the entity
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STI Policy to be Promulgated This Financial Year

The Government is working to promulgate the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy during this financial year. Science, Energy and Technology, Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology (S&T) Fair held on July 4, at the entity’s Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew. She said that the policy is a...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams addressing the launch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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More Women Encouraged to Pursue STEM Careers

More of the nation’s women and girls are being encouraged to pursue academic studies and careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the call at the launch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Women in Engineering Affinity Group, at the University of Technology’s...
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Public Invited to National Science Fair July 4

The public is invited to the upcoming Scientific Research Council (SRC) Science Fair 2019, to be held on Thursday (July 4), at the Hope complex field on Old Hope Road. The fair will feature students competing in various categories – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions. Attendants will be educated and entertained from the competing schools, as well as the over...
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