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

SRC Supports Student Entrepreneurs of Papine High

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has committed its support to student entrepreneurs of the Papine High School in St. Andrew, following their call for approval of their personal-care products. Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Charah Watson, said assistance will...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the launch of a free wi-fi hotspot in Waterford, St. Catherine, on Thursday (February 22).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the launch of a free wi-fi hotspot in Waterford, St. Catherine, on Thursday (February 22).

Students Encouraged to Build Technology Skills
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right), unveils the sign symbolising the commissioning into service of the Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi in Clarendon North Western on Wednesday (February 21). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Councillor-Caretaker, Ritchies Division, Kamiel Marshall; and Inspector at the Spalding Police Station, Romaine Brooks.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right), unveils the sign symbolising the commissioning into service of the Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi in Clarendon North Western on Wednesday (February 21). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Councillor-Caretaker, Ritchies Division, Kamiel Marshall; and Inspector at the Spalding Police Station, Romaine Brooks.

PHOTOS: Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi Launched
Hands holding traditional and energy efficient light bulbs.
Hands holding traditional and energy efficient light bulbs.

Energy Efficient Lighting to Be Installed at 120 Government Facilities
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.

SRC to Assist Local Innovators

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.
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Education Ministry Wants Greater Take-Up of Technology Inputs

The Ministry of Education and Youth is urging greater take-up of technology inputs by schools to enhance teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, who spoke to JIS News at the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. said that “significant investments” have been made in providing teachers...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
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Work on First Steam School to Advance in 2024/25

Designs for the first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) school are expected to be completed in the new financial year and the necessary approvals obtained for construction. These measures will be facilitated under Phase II of the Education System Transformation Programme, for which a sum of $300 million has been allocated in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
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Expansion of Jamaica Business Gateway Continues

Further expansion of the Jamaica Business Gateway continues with the addition of 29 processes targeted for the end of June 2024. The disclosure was made by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 15). The Jamaica Business Gateway, the premier...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses New Fortress Energy’s seventh annual tertiary scholarship awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 13) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.  
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Plans Advanced to Build the First of Six Programmed STEM Schools

Plans are advanced to construct the first of six Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) schools, which are programmed to be built across the island. Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing New Fortress Energy’s seventh annual tertiary scholarship awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 13) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters...
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Students and residents gather to observe the commissioning into service of free community Wi-Fi by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Christiana, Manchester on Friday (February 9).
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Community Wi-Fi Opening Doors of Opportunity – Minister Vaz

The Government’s programme to provide free Internet service to communities across the island is opening doors of opportunity for residents who were limited by geography, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “We are bridging the gap, levelling the playing field...students will have access to a world of knowledge and businesses can thrive in the digital...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), brings remarks at the launch of community Wi-Fi in Cornwall Barracks, Portland, on February 7. Also pictured are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes, and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz. The free and safe community Wi-Fi was installed by the USF as part of a national drive.
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PHOTOS: Community Wi-Fi Launched in Cornwall Barracks, Portland

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), brings remarks at the launch of community Wi-Fi in Cornwall Barracks, Portland, on February 7. Also pictured are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes, and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz....
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Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Web Master, Sean Hunter (right), engages students of Christel House Jamaica about careers in the field of technology during a visit to the institution in St. Catherine on February 8. Christel House is staging Career Week from February 5-9 under the theme ‘Dare to Dream STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics’. During the week, students get an opportunity to engage with professionals from the STEAM fields and learn about the possible career paths they can take.
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PHOTOS: Christel House Jamaica Career Week

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Web Master, Sean Hunter (right), engages students of Christel House Jamaica about careers in the field of technology during a visit to the institution in St. Catherine on February 8. Christel House is staging Career Week from February 5-9 under the theme ‘Dare to Dream STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics’. During the week,...
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