Entries Invited For “Vybzing” Animated Music Video Challenge
The country’s young animators are being invited to submit their creative work for the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) animated music video challenge. The competition is …
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Students Display Innovations at SRC Technology Fair
Students from schools across the island showed off their innovations in science and technology, while competing for attractive prizes at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) …
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Tablets in Schools Security Measures to Be Strengthened Kingston
The Ministry of Energy, Science, and Technology is working to strengthen the security of the Tablets in Schools programme before the next phase is rolled …
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Fuel Inspectorate to be Established
The Government intends to put a fuel inspectorate in place, which will have responsibility for monitoring fuel quality standards. The development comes against the background of …
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NCST Hosts Workshop for Nutraceutical Enthusiasts
A group of nutraceutical enthusiasts attended a recent business opportunity workshop themed: ‘Growing your nutraceutical enterprise’, hosted by the National Commission on Science and Technology …
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National Science and Technology Fair March 21
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is hoping to unearth some innovative talents at the National Science and Technology fair, on Monday, March 21. The fair, …
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ODPEM Stages Seismic Youth Forum on March 17
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will be staging a Seismic Youth Forum on March 17, at the University of the West …
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KingstOOn Animation Festival Attracts Large Crowd
The two-day staging of the second inaugural KingstOOn Animation Festival, in Kingston, attracted a large crowd of animation enthusiasts and experts in the field. Animation …
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Government Exploring Possible Creation of a Technology Innovation Fund
Minister of Science, Technology and Energy, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is exploring the possible creation of a Technology Innovation Fund that …
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Use of Technology Improving Public Service Operations
Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme (PSTMP), Wayne Robertson, says the use of technology is improving the effectiveness and efficiency of …
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KingstOOn Animation Festival Promises to be a Success
This year’s staging of the KingstOOn animation festival promises to be a success, following the two screenings last weekend, which attracted large audiences. The screenings, …
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Mico Looking to Establish Smart Classrooms
The Mico University College is seeking to transform its campus into one that is technologically-driven in an effort to remain relevant and equip its graduates …
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VYBZING Animated Music Video Challenge to be hosted in Jamaica
“Bring the vibes, bring the creativity” is the call from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as it announces its 2016 VYBZING Animated Music Video Challenge …
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Screening for Kingstoon Animation Festival March 5 and 6
The screening of 24 films from 15 countries for the KingstOOn Animation Conference and Afro-descendant Festival, will be held this weekend (March 5 and 6). …
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Young Animator Dreams Of Making It Big
Like many Jamaican children, watching cartoons on a Saturday morning was a staple for JoWayne McFarlane. It was this early love for and fascination with …
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West Rural St. Andrew Communities Receive Electricity
Some 45 houses in the vicinity of Bogg Lane and Boswell Heights in West Rural St. Andrew are to be provided with electricity for the …
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Residents of Gillard Now Have Electricity
Electricity has been made available to some 29 households in the Gillard community of South West St. Elizabeth. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, …
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Opening of Popeyes Represents Confidence in Economy – Robinson
State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson, says the opening of the latest branch in the Popeyes restaurant franchise, …
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Gov’t Looking to Provide Tablet Computers for Police Force
The Government is looking at equipping the police force with tablet computers as part of measures to boost their crime-fighting capabilities. Science, Technology, Energy and …
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SRC Continues To Mentor Young Entrepreneurs
The continued mentorship of young entrepreneurs by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has resulted in several successful small businesses becoming international brands. Barnhill Organics is …
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