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Senior Expert with the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Mr. Rhoen Kerr (second right) and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High school, Mrs. Arlene Thomas (right), cut the ribbon to officially open a science lab at the school on September 15, while students and teachers look on. The school is one of eight provided with science laboratories outfitted with equipment and apparatus through the project funded by the European Union and the Government of Jamaica.
Senior Expert with the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Mr. Rhoen Kerr (second right) and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High school, Mrs. Arlene Thomas (right), cut the ribbon to officially open a science lab at the school on September 15, while students and teachers look on. The school is one of eight provided with science laboratories outfitted with equipment and apparatus through the project funded by the European Union and the Government of Jamaica.

SRC Opens Science Labs in Schools

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has, so far, officially opened science laboratories in four of eight participating primary and secondary schools in its Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) project. The INVOCAB, being done in conjunction with the Trinidadian...
Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.
Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.

Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Trained at Boot Camps
Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, emphasises a point as he addresses a JIS Think Thank on September 13, where he provided details about the 2016 National Innovation Awards.
Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, emphasises a point as he addresses a JIS Think Thank on September 13, where he provided details about the 2016 National Innovation Awards.

Applications for National Innovation Awards Extended to September 30
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), on the steps of Vale Royal with high-school and university students who received laptop computers through a partnership with Lenovo and AMD Inc. Representatives from the international computer manufacturers are also pictured, including Corporate Vice President of the Lenovo Account at AMD Inc, Mr. David Bennett (second right, second row); and Director of Channel Sales at Lenovo, Michael Abplanalp (second right, third row).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), on the steps of Vale Royal with high-school and university students who received laptop computers through a partnership with Lenovo and AMD Inc. Representatives from the international computer manufacturers are also pictured, including Corporate Vice President of the Lenovo Account at AMD Inc, Mr. David Bennett (second right, second row); and Director of Channel Sales at Lenovo, Michael Abplanalp (second right, third row).

PM Presents Computers to Students
Acting President of University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Giles (2nd left) presents a certificate of recognition to Executive Officer, Jamaica Association for the Deaf, Dr. Iris Soutar. Occasion was the official launch of the U-Touch II multimedia software at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf in Papine, St. Andrew, on September 8. Sharing the moment are Account Executive, Development Bank of Jamaica, Zelris Lawrence (left); and Dean of the College of Business and Management, UTech, Dr. Paul Golding.
Acting President of University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Giles (2nd left) presents a certificate of recognition to Executive Officer, Jamaica Association for the Deaf, Dr. Iris Soutar. Occasion was the official launch of the U-Touch II multimedia software at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf in Papine, St. Andrew, on September 8. Sharing the moment are Account Executive, Development Bank of Jamaica, Zelris Lawrence (left); and Dean of the College of Business and Management, UTech, Dr. Paul Golding.

Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Gets Updated Learning Software

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
EducationTechnology

CAPE Students to do Animation and Game Design

Animation and Game Design will be a new addition to the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) offerings this academic year. The subject will comprise two units – ‘The Fundamentals of Animation and Game Design’, and ‘Interactive Design and Game Development’. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, told JIS News that he is very excited, as...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. He highlighted that application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) Accelerator Programme closes on September 9.
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Deadline for CCIC Accelerator Programme is Sept. 9

Application for the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center’s (CCIC) Accelerator Programme will close on September 9. The six-month programme, which offers mentorship, guidance as well as resources to entrepreneurs in the field of ‘clean energy’, seeks to promote climate change mitigation. Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects
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Government to Launch Task Force on the State of Electricity and Telecommunications Services in Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr. Hon. Andrew Wheatley has decided to convene a task force to examine the state of utilities in Jamaica in light of recent devastating incidents. The Minister notes that “this administration is focused on growth and job creation but this cannot be achieved without a reliable power grid and robust communications backbone.” “This is...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, cuts the ribbon to open a science laboratory at the Windsor Castle All-Age School in Portland on August 30. Looking on is Senior Vice Principal, Beverley Clarke. The lab was provided under the European Union (EU)-funded Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean Project (INVOCAB).
EducationTechnology

Windsor Castle All-Age and Horace Clarke High get fully Equipped Science Labs

Students at the Windsor Castle All-Age School in Portland and Horace Clarke High in St. Mary will enter the 2016/17 academic year with newly outfitted science laboratories. The facilities were provided under the European Union (EU)-funded Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) Project, which is managed by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). They are equipped with burettes, microscopes, flasks,...
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In this file photo, Distribution agent with GeoTechVision Limited, Varon England (left), shows Shaniqua Hibbert, student of the Greater Portmore campus of the Windsor School for Special Education, how to operate one of the tablet computers which were handed over to the institution, under the Tablets in Schools Programme.
EducationTechnology

$2.1 Billion for Second Phase of Tablets in Schools Programme

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government plans to spend $2.1 billion over the next three years to facilitate the second phase of the Tablets in Schools programme. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister pointed out that there will be changes in how the pilot project was carried out, as there...
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Grade three teacher at the Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School, Karine McIndoe (left), assists two of her students as they familiarize themselves with the new tablet computers that they received during a distribution exercise at the school in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland (File photo).
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Parents Urged to be Careful When Buying Smart Devices for Children

Teaching in the classroom is moving away from the traditional ‘chalk and talk’ and is being enhanced by the addition of smart digital learning devices, such as tablets and laptops. The introduction of these smart devices has certainly aided the education sector, making the teaching and learning process more interactive, fun, seamless and integrated. The vast improvement in literacy at the...
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Rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) display body-worn cameras during the launch at the Police Commissioner’s Office in St. Andrew, on August 25.
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Greater Use of Technology to Further Reduce Crime Recommended

Greater use of technology is being recommended to further reduce crime in Jamaica. This has been proposed by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. He contends that the level of sophistication to which crime has been elevated through the use of technology, justifies the police moving to adopt more innovative approaches to curtailing it. Dr. Wheatley...
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