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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

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is appealing to local producers of personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, to reach out to them to confirm the safety of their formulations. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking...
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
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.
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.

Prime Minister Calls on Farmers to Incorporate Science and Technology
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.
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.

Education Ministry to Save $9 Million Annually on Electricity Bill

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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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Chemistry Teacher at Cornwall College, Delta Wright (centre, front row), is presented with overall champions trophy in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition, by Acting PCJ Group General Manager, Brian Richardson (second right). The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 28). Others (from left, front row) are: PCJ Director, Danville Davidson; and members of the winning Cornwall College team - Deputy Head Boy, Brandon Gilbert, and Jevaun Johnson. Looking on (back row) are other students of the school.
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Over $3M in Cash and Prizes Awarded in PCJ Schools Energy Competition

Over $3 million in cash and prizes were awarded to the top performers in the 2019 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme Competition. Approximately 90 students, aged six to 19, from primary and high schools islandwide participated in this year’s renewal, which was held under the theme - ‘Using Natural Resources to Generate Renewable Energy at Your School’....
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams. (FILE)
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SRC to Support Climate Innovation Businesses

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is to support 20 climate innovation businesses this financial year. Making the disclosure at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on June 12, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, said through the initiative, 10 start-ups entered the local...
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