The Scientific Research Council (SRC) Annual Science Fair is slated for September 26 at the Hope Zoo in Kingston. The event, which is open to the public, is being held under the theme ‘Youth-Centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It promises to be a day of inspiration, learning and celebration of the potential of Jamaica’s youth. Attendees will...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has commenced the distribution of tablets under its Connect a Child programme for the 2024/25 academic year. Students in Manchester and St. Elizabeth have already received their devices, and presentations will be made to pupils in Westmoreland, Hanover, Trelawny and St. James on Friday (September 20). Acting Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Andrew McRae,...

Cabinet is to receive a report from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. The main function of the Task Force, which was established last year, is to conduct AI research and provide an evidence-based...

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) broke ground on Wednesday (September 18), for its more than $1 billion state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, at its Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Dubbed the ‘Digital Hub’, it will comprise computer labs, augmented/virtual reality labs, and examination rooms. It will also facilitate the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) operations in Jamaica. Speaking at the event, Education and...

The Government is in the process of finalising new members for the Access to Information (ATI) Tribunal. Addressing Wednesday’s (September 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at business processing outsourcing firm iTel’s corporate office in St. Andrew, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon,...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled its strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technology into school curriculums. The announcement was made by the Ministry’s Senior Director for Information and Communications Technology, Tyrone Anderson, while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar under the theme...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education remains a priority focus area for the Government in driving national development. “We are investing. We have said we are going to be building six new STEM schools. Those schools will not be operating under the Education Act, as it presently is. We will develop...