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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Minister of Education and Youth Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Country Director, Caribbean Countries, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc, display the Jamaica Education Project (JEP) Loan Agreement during a visibility ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston, on November 20.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Minister of Education and Youth Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Country Director, Caribbean Countries, World Bank, Lilia Burunciuc, display the Jamaica Education Project (JEP) Loan Agreement during a visibility ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston, on November 20.

First STEM School to Be Built in St. Ann

The Government is moving ahead with plans to construct Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) schools across the country, with the first such institution to be built in St. Ann. A visibility ceremony between the Ministry of Finance and the...
Information Service Division Manager of the Scientific Research Council, Elijah Green.
Information Service Division Manager of the Scientific Research Council, Elijah Green.

SRC to Stage Science in the Park Nov. 23
The Grove Town Primary and Infant School team raise the winning trophy in the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM Olympiad. Members of the SRC visited the institution in Manchester recently to make the presentation.
The Grove Town Primary and Infant School team raise the winning trophy in the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM Olympiad. Members of the SRC visited the institution in Manchester recently to make the presentation.

Rural Schools Cop SRC’s Inaugural Stem Olympiad
Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.
Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.

SRC Offering Meat Processing for Holidays
Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.
Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.

Pig and Chicken Farmers Encouraged to Use Services of SRC to Expand Businesses

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), converses with Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, during a tour of underserved communities in St James on Friday (November 10) to identify areas requiring urgent attention under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP).
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Residents of Piece View in St. James to Get Improved Access to Electricity

Residents of Piece View in St. James North Western can look forward to significant improvement in their electrical infrastructure under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP). Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the project, estimated to cost in excess of $20 million, is expected to benefit some 100 households. The undertaking is being spearheaded by the...
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Members of the Waterhouse Steppers Band perform during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Monday (October 30).
ScienceTechnology

Yallahs Square Gets Wi-Fi Boost

Residents of Yallahs and its environs in St Thomas are now enjoying free and safe Wi-Fi connectivity, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The service was launched in Yallahs square on Monday (October 30), and is expected to bolster the social, economic and educational well-being of the users. USF Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Daniel Dawes, who led the proceedings,...
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Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.
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Ideation Sessions for YIIC Oct. 31 and Nov. 2

Ideation sessions for prospective applicants in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) are set for October 31 and November 2 at the St. Hilda's Diocesan High and the Zoom platform, respectively. The consultations are open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and have been organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Speaking with JIS News...
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Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.
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SRC’S Conversations in Science Series Turns Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health

The eighth staging of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) ‘Conversations in Science Series’ will focus on men’s mental health under the theme ‘Zero Male Suicide: Men’s Life Matter’. The event is set for October 26 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Speaking with JIS News, Technical Information Officer at the SRC, Latanniya Johnson, said the...
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Executive Director, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes.
ScienceTechnology

NCST Stages AI Seminar on October 26

Government scientists, academics and professionals across various industries are being encouraged to participate in the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) upcoming seminar on artificial intelligence (AI). The October 26 hybrid event is titled ‘Revolutionising Industry through AI: Driving Innovation and Accelerating Growth’. Interested persons can register at the Commission’s website at https://ncst.gov.jm/. Executive Director, Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, said...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration is prioritising the upskilling of Jamaica’s workforce as part of the overall strategy to grow the economy. He said as the country continues to meet its debt targets and create the fiscal space needed to implement major development projects, investments will be made to equip Jamaicans with the skills to...
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Director, University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for Marine Sciences, Professor Dale Webber (right), receives a cheque for US$100,000 from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (centre) and President and Chief Executive Officer at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick,  to support mangrove research initiatives. The handover ceremony was held on September 19 at the Discovery Bay Marine Lab in St Ann.
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Centre for Marine Sciences Gets US$100,000 for Research

The Centre for Marine Sciences at the University of the West Indies has received US$100,000 to bolster its vital mangrove research initiatives. The donation was made by MBJ Airports Limited, in collaboration with the Government and the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), during a ceremony held at the Discovery Bay Marine Lab, St. Ann, on September 19. This financial injection...
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