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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).

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...

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

SRC Supports Student Entrepreneurs of Papine High

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.

PHOTOS: Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi Launched

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.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceScienceTechnology

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.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

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...

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.

2 years ago CultureEducationTechnologyYouth

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...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

2 years ago CommerceGovernor GeneralIndustryParliamentTechnology

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...

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.

2 years ago EducationScienceTechnologyYouth

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...

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).

2 years ago CommunityScienceTechnologyYouth

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...

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.

2 years ago CommunityScienceTechnology

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....