As e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM) celebrates its 20th anniversary, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, is assuring that the entity remains committed to its role of bridging the country’s digital divide. Over the past two decades, e-LJAM has been at the vanguard of revolutionising digital education in Jamaica through the integration of technology into the learning environment. This, to ensure...

For more than two decades, the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has been leading the charge in wastewater treatment innovation in Jamaica. Through the development of anaerobic wastewater treatment technology, the SRC is providing a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to address the island’s water management challenges. The SRC’s Process Development Manager, Arlando Dunkley, says this technology stands out from conventional systems,...

Dervette Mignott, a student of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in St. Ann, clearly recalls the first time she saw a robot six years ago, during devotion. “It was beyond fascinating to see how a bunch of aluminum pieces was able to function and carry out tasks without direct human assistance. Words will never be enough to explain what that...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, a strong online presence is no longer optional, it’s essential. Recognising this need, Get Online JA, founded by Malory Johnson, is bridging the gap by providing tailored digital solutions to businesses across various sectors. In a recent JIS Television ‘Get the Facts’ interview, Mr. Johnson shared how his company was born out of a common...

For many micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica, the road to success is often paved with challenges that can hinder growth. However, for entrepreneurs like Andrea Jackson Robinson, Tamieka Sewell Phang, and Fitzroy Ferguson, the Government’s Digital Jamaica Project has been a game-changer, providing them with the digital skills necessary to propel their businesses forward. Launched in October...

For many, engaging in Food Safety is simply a profession, but for Allison Richards, it transcends that boundary – it is a calling rooted in a lifelong passion for healthier living and community empowerment. With more than a decade of experience as a Regulatory Inspector, an educational foundation that includes dual majors in Botany and Zoology from the University of...

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), in collaboration with the HEART College of Innovation and Technology, in St. James, hosted a training programme for 37 senior citizens, who are now digitally literate. The 10-week course was aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors by making them more technologically inclined. At the graduation ceremony, held recently at the...

Several students of the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf can now confidently venture into the soap-making industry, with certification from the Scientific Research Council (SRC). This follows a free training session, held on the school grounds in Gordon Town, St. Andrew, recently, that engaged more than 20 students. The journey towards this workshop began with Tainia Taylor, a...