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Owner of Gem Palace Duty Free Stores and St. Ann Businessman, Kumar Sujanani, announcing the donation of 25 new computers to the Ocho Rios Primary School at the Almond Tree Restaurant, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on March 5.

Ocho Rios Primary to Get 25 New Computers from St. Ann Businessman

Businessman in St. Ann, Kumar Sujanani, has pledged to donate 25 new computers to the Ocho Rios Primary School as part of a drive to get more young students involved in digital technology. Making the announcement at a gathering of...

Executive Director for the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Ansari Hosein.

CARDI Urges Greater Use of Technology in Coconut Industry

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, shares details on activities for World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) during a JIS Think Tank on March 7. WCRD will be observed on March 15.

March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day

Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) can greatly improve the teaching and learning process.

Teachers Benefit from Workshop on AI in the Classroom

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), is updated on developments regarding the upgraded eGov Data Centre in Kingston by eGov Jamaica Limited’s Senior Director for Operations and Support Services, Devon Sterling, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (February 29). Also listening is Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

$600-Million eGov Data Centre Upgrades Completed

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says students have up to March 31 to submit entries in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Pitch Competition (YIIC).

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YIIC Application Deadline Extended

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has extended the deadline for entries in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) to March 31. Speaking with JIS News recently, Executive Director, Dr. Charah Watson, said the extension was made in the best interest of students who wish to participate. “We launched the competition at the end of November, then students went...

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

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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 be given to ensure that the students are successful in their shampoo and lotion project and any future enterprise that...

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).

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Students Encouraged to Build Technology Skills

Students should build their technology skills and seek careers in the lucrative cyber security sector, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Delivering the keynote address during the launch of a free wi-fi hotspot in Waterford, St. Catherine, on Thursday (February 22),...

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.

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PHOTOS: Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi Launched

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,...

Hands holding traditional and energy efficient light bulbs.

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Energy Efficient Lighting to Be Installed at 120 Government Facilities

A total of 120 government facilities, including 50 public buildings, will be retrofitted with energy efficient lighting during the new financial year. The work will be done under the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP), which has been allocated $713.3 million in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Being implemented by the Ministry of Science,...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.

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SRC to Assist Local Innovators

Local innovators will soon benefit from the establishment of a technology commercialisation suboffice that will offer assistance in getting their products on the market. This follows a partnership between the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). A brainchild of the DBJ, the suboffice was initially designed to help universities commercialise research output but will now...

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...