Research Scientist at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Johann Antoine, is urging Jamaicans to practise proper disposal of electronic (e)-waste. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, he noted that discarded electrical or electronic devices such as old cell phones, monitors, televisions, and tablets, have become a growing...

The region’s capacity to protect crop production has been strengthened following the establishment of a new seed facility at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Funded by the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR), the new seed facility will facilitate storage of seeds in good physical and physiological condition from the time they are harvested until the...

The Government is to spend US$4 million on the digitisation of vital records at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), the repository for all records of births, marriages, deaths and deed polls. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the award of a contract for the digitisation of vital records consultancy to Fujitsu Caribbean (Jamaica) Limited. Minister without Portfolio in the Office...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Government will continue to provide the necessary support to help girls and young women harness their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “It is imperative that women and girls, for generations to come, know and take their place in science without any reservation. This Ministry is committed to...

The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, which will propel productivity and improve industry competitiveness to support faster growth, create jobs and improve health, education, security and governance, will be tabled in the new Parliamentary year. Delivering the 2022 Throne Speech to mark the ceremonial opening of Parliament on February 10, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), holds a laptop as José Martí Technical School student Nadian Flemmings (second right), turns on the device. Occasion was a handover ceremony at the school on Wednesday (February 8). Head of Community at Tropical Sun Foods and Central Food Packers, Paul Harrison (second left), and Principal (Ag) of the school, Michelle...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) presents student of Excelsior Primary and Infant School, Kingston, Devaunte Baccas with a tablet during the handover of the devices by the Optimist Club of Kingston on February 3. Sharing in the moment are (from left): patron of Optimist Club of Kingston, Wife of the Governor- General, Her Excellency the Most...