Businesses, community groups and individuals seeking to strengthen their food production capabilities are being encouraged to take advantage of training workshops offered by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Team Leader of the SRC’s Food Product Development Unit, Dr. Grace-Ann Junor, says the workshops are open to a wide cross section of stakeholders, including restaurants, hotels, community organisations and educational institutions....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has described the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) as the backbone of Jamaica’s agricultural system. Consequently, he says the Ministry remains bullish on support for the Portland-based institution. Speaking during a Founders’ Day event at CASE recently, Mr. Green highlighted the Ministry’s investment in the institution, noting that throughout...

Past students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) are being urged to remain connected and to become active members of the alumni groups to sustain and strengthen the institution. President of the CASE Alumni Association, Everett Hyatt, made the call during the recent Founders’ Weekend event held at the college’s campus in Portland. “Whether you do it...

The Government is creating a cohesive environment to drive scientific research and innovation for national development under the ‘House of Innovation’ strategic model. The strategy relies on the full integration of Jamaica’s innovation ecosystem involving academia, public sector research institutions, private sector stakeholders, and government ministries, departments, and agencies. It is built around achieving the national target of increasing Gross...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging Jamaicans to be deliberate and cautious in how they share personal information online. “In a digital society, privacy is not a luxury. It is a requirement for safety, trust and resilience. Be deliberate about what...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is focused on “building forward” in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The strategy is not just aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure but strengthening the country’s climate resilience. “We must build forward colleagues. We cannot just think...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting the public to participate virtually in the next instalment of its Conversations in Science series, today (November 27). The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. under the theme ‘Weathering the Future: Science, Food Security and Smart Infrastructure for a Resilient Jamaica’. Individuals can access the session live from YouTube, Zoom and Facebook on...