The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is actively incorporating technology in its agricultural programmes to attract more young people. “In fact, our career expos will be focusing heavily on robotics and the technology aspect of agriculture,” said 4-H Clubs Manager for St. Ann, Tedroy Gordon. He was speaking to JIS News at the Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School 4-H Club’s inaugural open day on...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, in collaboration with the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), on Friday (November 1), launched National Parent Month 2024 under the theme: ‘Surf Beyond the Surface’. This theme focuses on empowering parents and guardians to embrace and responsibly utilise new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in their parenting practices. The theme is bolstered...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has called for enhanced collaboration in leveraging nuclear technology to meet Jamaica’s sustainable development goals. He made the appeal on Tuesday (October 29), while speaking at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 31st Science and Technology Conference, which lasts from October 29 to November 2 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown...

The cashless schools e-pay card system, a digital payment solution designed for the education sector, was launched on Tuesday (October 29) during a ceremony at Campion College in St. Andrew. The system, developed by ePay Jamaica, is intended to modernise the payment experience within the school environment by facilitating seamless, secure cashless transactions for essential services, such as meals and...

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project is making significant strides in addressing critical issues that will drive local production of ginger, turmeric and pimento. The project, being implemented over the next five years, is geared towards revitalising the spice sector in Jamaica to meet existing export and domestic demands. Research and Development Specialist...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is encouraging participation from all sectors during its 31st Science and Technology Conference, scheduled for October 29 to November 1 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Themed ‘Harmony and Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Applications for Sustainable Development’, the event aims to foster dialogue on the potential of nuclear technology in addressing Jamaica’s...

The Government, on Tuesday (October 22), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited for the advancement of nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. Addressing the signing ceremony at Jamaica House, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the partnership reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to diversify the country’s energy...