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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is warmly greeted by Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe, on arrival at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 12, for a ceremony to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) designation of Orphan Drug Status for ‘Chrysoeriol’. The drug, derived from cannabis, was developed by the United States-based Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is warmly greeted by Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe, on arrival at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 12, for a ceremony to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) designation of Orphan Drug Status for ‘Chrysoeriol’. The drug, derived from cannabis, was developed by the United States-based Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group.

PM Hails Noted Scientist Dr. Henry Lowe

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has praised noted Jamaican scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe, for his contribution to the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Holness said that Dr. Lowe, who is the Executive Chairman of the...
CEO of the organisation, Taynas Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards (left), showcases her soaps produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest in May this year, while attendees look on with interest.
CEO of the organisation, Taynas Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards (left), showcases her soaps produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest in May this year, while attendees look on with interest.

Entrepreneurs Urged to Explore Personal Care Industry
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (with mike), addresses the Council’s Science, Technology and Wellness fair 2017, held at the Chinese Benevolent Association, in Kingston, on June 16.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (with mike), addresses the Council’s Science, Technology and Wellness fair 2017, held at the Chinese Benevolent Association, in Kingston, on June 16.

Students Attend National Science, Technology and Wellness Fair
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution to The Mico University College at the SRC Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from left) are Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The SRC’s Science, Technology and Wellness Fair will be held on June 16 at the Chinese Benelovent Association on Old Hope Road.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution to The Mico University College at the SRC Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from left) are Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The SRC’s Science, Technology and Wellness Fair will be held on June 16 at the Chinese Benelovent Association on Old Hope Road.

SRC Hosts Science, Technology and Wellness Fair June 16
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), smells a locally formulated soap produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest today (May 25). At left is the CEO of Tanya’s Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), smells a locally formulated soap produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest today (May 25). At left is the CEO of Tanya’s Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in their Own Products

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SRC in the Community Goes to May Pen June 30

Residents of Clarendon are invited to come out in their numbers for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) ‘SRC in the Community’ exhibition to be held on June 30 at the clock in May Pen square. The exhibition, which will showcase the products and services of the SRC, will also allow community members to engage with the Council regarding assistance to...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaking in the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (April 18). Seated (at left) is Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke.
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Action Must be Taken with Medical Marijuana Industry – Dr. Wheatley

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says decisive action needs to be taken as it relates to the medical marijuana industry, so that the country can reap the benefits from the sector. “We have to be very careful that we do not lose this opportunity. We are a blessed nation, blessed people, but we are...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right), listens to a point being made by Senior Lecturer and Science Centre Coordinator at Church Teachers’ College, Tillack Hardeen (left), at the opening of a two-day Caribbean Science Education and Technology Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on April 10. At centre is Project Manager of the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) Project, Tamika Drummond.
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SRC Head Says More Practical Approaches Needed to Teach the Sciences

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, says more practical approaches are needed in the teaching of the sciences in schools. He noted that the reason some students continue to struggle with those subjects in external examinations like the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), is due to their “unattractiveness”. “When you look at the passes in...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
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Health Ministry Partners With UWI to Establish Mosquito Unit

The Ministry of Health and the University of the West Indies (UWI) have partnered to establish a Mosquito Control and Research Unit at the tertiary institution’s Mona Campus in St. Andrew. The Unit will be responsible for coordinating best practices in integrated vector management and research into mosquito control and eradication. An entomologist, who will head the unit, will coordinate...
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Summer Programme for STEM Students in Barbados

The Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) will be hosting an intensive four-week residential summer enrichment programme, known as the Student Programme for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE), from July 15 to August 13, 2017 in Barbados. It targets gifted Caribbean high-school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in disciplines related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)....
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the most outstanding tertiary institution to The Mico University College, at the SRC’ Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from 2nd left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The 2017 event, previously scheduled for April 7, has been postponed.
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SRC Science Fair Postponed

The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science and Technology Fair, which was scheduled for April 7 has been postponed. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, told JIS News that the staging of the event was delayed in order to enable the schools to better prepare and refine their submissions. A new date will be announced. The annual fair, held...
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National Science and Technology Awards’ Young Scientist of the Year 2016, Dr. Denise Daley (right), showcases her natural skincare products to students at the recently held Science in the Gardens event at the Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew.
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Young Scientist Develops Nutraceuticals for Diabetics

Scientist, Dr. Denise Daly, has used her passion for plants to develop a line of nutraceuticals to be used in the treatment of diabetes. Through her research on the eucalyptus plant, she has created food items and supplements, which will assist thousands of Jamaicans suffering from the chronic condition. These include cooking oil, teas, margarine, and supplements, including Tincture. For...
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