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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

Students Display Innovations at SRC Technology Fair

Students from schools across the island showed off their innovations in science and technology, while competing for attractive prizes at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology Fair 2016. The fair was held recently at the Girl Guides...
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a tablet computer to teacher at the Hayes Primary School in Clarendon, Tracy-Ann Williams (right); and students Willward Robinson (2nd left); and Rahiem Cunningham. The occasion was a tablet handing over ceremony staged by Jamalco on March 23, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon.
Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a tablet computer to teacher at the Hayes Primary School in Clarendon, Tracy-Ann Williams (right); and students Willward Robinson (2nd left); and Rahiem Cunningham. The occasion was a tablet handing over ceremony staged by Jamalco on March 23, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon.

Tablets in Schools Security Measures to Be Strengthened Kingston
Senior Technology Officer, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Patricia Lewin (left), is shown information on a phone by President of the Small Business Association, Hugh Johnson, at a recent workshop for nutraceutical enthusiasts, hosted by the NCST. Mr. Johnson presented on: ‘Organising for success – formalising your business and organisational practices’.
Senior Technology Officer, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Patricia Lewin (left), is shown information on a phone by President of the Small Business Association, Hugh Johnson, at a recent workshop for nutraceutical enthusiasts, hosted by the NCST. Mr. Johnson presented on: ‘Organising for success – formalising your business and organisational practices’.

NCST Hosts Workshop for Nutraceutical Enthusiasts
Training Manager at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Cheryl Nichols, addresses a JIS Think Tank today (March 15).
Training Manager at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Cheryl Nichols, addresses a JIS Think Tank today (March 15).

ODPEM Stages Seismic Youth Forum on March 17
KingstOOn Animation Pitch Competition Winners (from left): Kevin Jackson, Dele Adams and Corretta Singer being presented with their prize by Assistant Registrar in the Syllabus and Curriculum Division at the Caribbean Examinations Council, Dr. Annette Piper, at the Awards Ceremony of KingstOOn Animation Conference and Film Festival, on March 13, at The Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts. The festival was held from March 12 to 13 at the College, with the aim of seeking to engage unattached or at risk youth to expose them to opportunities that the animation industry can offer them.
KingstOOn Animation Pitch Competition Winners (from left): Kevin Jackson, Dele Adams and Corretta Singer being presented with their prize by Assistant Registrar in the Syllabus and Curriculum Division at the Caribbean Examinations Council, Dr. Annette Piper, at the Awards Ceremony of KingstOOn Animation Conference and Film Festival, on March 13, at The Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts. The festival was held from March 12 to 13 at the College, with the aim of seeking to engage unattached or at risk youth to expose them to opportunities that the animation industry can offer them.

KingstOOn Animation Festival Attracts Large Crowd

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Energy Expo April 7-8

An energy expo focusing on a national shift in behaviour towards efficient uses of energy and greater conservation methods, is to be held between April 7 and 8 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. The Fourth  annual Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo is being organised by Events and Entertainment Limited and sponsored by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ),...
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Entries Invited For “Vybzing” Animated Music Video Challenge

The country’s young animators are being invited to submit their creative work for the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) animated music video challenge. The competition is part of the CDB’s youth outreach programme dubbed ‘Vybzing’, and is open to Jamaicans ages 16 to 29. It is being organised as part of the CDB’s Board of Governors Meeting to be held in...
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Fuel Inspectorate to be Established

The Government intends to put a fuel inspectorate in place, which will have responsibility for monitoring fuel quality standards. The development comes against the background of cases of contaminated gas discovered at several service stations across the island last year. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the announcement at a ceremony to relaunch TOTAL Jamaica’s...
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National Science and Technology Fair March 21

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is hoping to unearth some innovative talents at the National Science and Technology fair, on Monday, March 21. The fair, to be held at the Girl Guides Headquarters, at 2 Waterloo Road, in Kingston, will see students from primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions competing for prizes in six main categories. Categories include Education and...
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Minister of Science, Technology and Energy, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right, foreground), observes as Director of technology entity, Esirom, Alex Morrissey, maneuvers a drone that was on display during the KingstOOn Animation Conference and Film Festival at the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) in Kingston, on Saturday, March 12. Also looking on are patrons who attended the event. The KingstOOn conference and festival was held from March 12 to 13.
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Government Exploring Possible Creation of a Technology Innovation Fund

Minister of Science, Technology and Energy, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is exploring the possible creation of a Technology Innovation Fund that would be pivotal in further boosting Jamaica’s technology sector. He notes that the fund would serve as a catalyst for attracting technology-driven investments from local interests by facilitating job creation and further strengthening the information...
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Use of Technology Improving Public Service Operations

Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme (PSTMP), Wayne Robertson, says the use of technology is improving the effectiveness and efficiency of operations within public sector entities. He was speaking in an interview with JIS News about the PSTMP, which is being implemented by the Office of the Cabinet. The programme aims to enable Government Ministries, Departments...
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KingstOOn Animation Festival Poster. The Festival will be held from March 12 to 13 at the Edna Manley School for the Visual and Performing Arts.
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KingstOOn Animation Festival Promises to be a Success

This year’s staging of  the KingstOOn animation festival promises to be a success, following the two screenings  last weekend, which attracted large audiences. The screenings, held at the Caribbean Institute for Media and Communication (CARIMAC) and the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC) from March 6-7,  were a success. “The screenings were well attended, and we got a lot of...
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