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Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Karlene DeGrasse Deslandes (front left) and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade (front right), shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for implementation of the Nurturing Early Scientific Thinking (NEST) Programme, at Jamaica House today (September 9). Looking on (from left, background) are State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley; and Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

500 Educators to Be Trained Under NEST Programme This School Year

Some 500 educators are expected to receive training under the Nurturing Early Scientific Thinking (NEST) Programme, during the academic school year. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

SRC Seeks Partners to Expand STEM Teacher Training Programme

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education allows students to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and inquiry skills that are valuable across every profession.

Educators Encouraged to Expose Students to More STEM-Based Learning

Educators from across Jamaica who participated in the Scientific Research Council's 2026 Summer Attachment Programme for Teachers. The programme empowers teachers with hands-on training and innovative approaches to delivering engaging, student-centred STEM education.

Scores of Teachers Complete SRC Summer Attachment Programme

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the opening plenary on day three of the 48th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region, at Moon Palace Jamaica Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on September 2.

House Speaker Says Parliaments Must Safeguard Democratic Values in Digital Age

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses a session on issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence, using a regional framework, during day two of the 48th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region, on September 1, at Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

2 weeks ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Caribbean Countries Encouraged to Pursue Coordinated Approach to Governance of AI

Caribbean countries are encouraged to pursue a coordinated approach to the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the technology increasingly influences economies, public institutions and the lives of citizens across the region. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said greater regional coordination will strengthen...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, shares photo opportunity with students from her constituency as they display tablets received during the Universal Service Fund (USF) Connect-a-Child Awards Ceremony, held on August 28 at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. Joining them is USF Chief Executive Officer, Charlton McFarlane.

2 weeks ago EducationTelecommunications

USF Awards Tablets to 630 Outstanding PEP Students

Some 630 outstanding students in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations across Jamaica have received tablets under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Connect-a-Child Programme. The students, drawn from all 63 constituencies, are from low-income households and have been provided with Samsung Galaxy tablets to support their education and enable greater participation in an increasingly digital society. The presentations were...

Principal Director of Science in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Dr. Natwaine Gardner, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

2 weeks ago Office of the Prime MinisterScienceTechnology

Application Deadline Extended for 2026 National Science, Technology and Innovation Awards

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Prime Minister’s National Medal for Science and Technology and the National Innovation Awards to Monday, September 14. The awards, being held under the theme: ‘Science Solves’, seek to recognise outstanding achievements in science, technology and innovation, while connecting innovators with the support needed to advance...

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordel Green.

3 weeks ago InformationTechnology

Broadcasting Commission Head Calls for Trust and Authenticity in AI Era

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Cordel Green, is urging Caribbean broadcasters to place trust, authenticity, and human verification at the centre of their response to the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across the media landscape. Mr. Green outlined his perspectives on the future of AI in Caribbean media, during a session of the 57th Annual General...

Chief Executive Officer of CEAL Green Energy Limited, Ryan Roper, presents during day two of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers’ Annual General Meeting (AGM), at Iberostar Resort in Lilliput, St. James, on Thursday (August 20).

3 weeks ago EducationTechnology

CEO Says Young People Must Be Prepared for AI-Driven World

Young people must be prepared for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEAL Green Energy Limited, Ryan Roper. He argued that the changing technological landscape makes it very important for young people to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Mr. Roper was addressing Education Officers at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput, St. James, on August...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. receives eggs from Operations Manager of the Egg Farmers Association, Brittany Hamil, during the official tour on Day Three (August 2) of the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon. The event was held under the theme

1 month ago AgricultureTechnology

PM Holness Praises Farmers for Embracing Technology and Research

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the resilience of Jamaica’s farmers, commending their increasing adoption of technology and research-driven practices to boost productivity, improve yields and enhance agricultural output. Speaking at the official ceremony for the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Sunday (August 2), following a...

Head of Department for the Plant, Soil Sciences and Engineering at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Seymour Webster (left), explains the benefits of sweet potato varieties to (from second left) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; President of CASE, Dr. Derrick Deslandes; and President of the Clarendon Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Andrew Anderson. The occasion was a tour of the Youth in Agriculture Village on Saturday (August 1) at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon held under the theme

1 month ago AgricultureTechnology

Minister Green Urges Young Farmers to Embrace AI and Technology

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green is encouraging the youth in agriculture to utilise advancements in technology including artificial intelligence (AI) to be more efficient, productive and get better returns on their investments. He noted that while technological advancements do pose threats to certain jobs, food production will always require the human element. “One of the messages...