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CEO of the organisation, Taynas Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards (left), showcases her soaps produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest in May this year, while attendees look on with interest.
CEO of the organisation, Taynas Body Care, Tanya Powell-Edwards (left), showcases her soaps produced with the assistance of the SRC, at the Council’s Opportunity-quest in May this year, while attendees look on with interest.

Entrepreneurs Urged to Explore Personal Care Industry

By: Tomeica Gunn , June 23, 2017
With the Government’s thrust towards economic growth, entrepreneurs should consider exploring the multimillion-dollar personal-care industry. Research done by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) shows that from 2015 to 2016...
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (with mike), addresses the Council’s Science, Technology and Wellness fair 2017, held at the Chinese Benevolent Association, in Kingston, on June 16.

Students Attend National Science, Technology and Wellness Fair

By: Tomeica Gunn , June 20, 2017
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution to The Mico University College at the SRC Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from left) are Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The SRC’s Science, Technology and Wellness Fair will be held on June 16 at the Chinese Benelovent Association on Old Hope Road.

SRC Hosts Science, Technology and Wellness Fair June 16

By: Tomeica Gunn, June 9, 2017

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Summer Programme for STEM Students in Barbados

The Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) will be hosting an intensive four-week residential summer enrichment programme, known as the Student Programme for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE), from July 15...
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By: Judith A. Hunter, March 30, 2017
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the most outstanding tertiary institution to The Mico University College, at the SRC’ Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from 2nd left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The 2017 event, previously scheduled for April 7, has been postponed.
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SRC Science Fair Postponed

The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science and Technology Fair, which was scheduled for April 7 has been postponed. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, told JIS News that...
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By: Tomeica Gunn, March 29, 2017
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (third left), participates in the planting of the Turnera Campaniflora in the Chinese Gardens at the Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew, during the recently held Science in the Gardens event. Others (from left) are Director General at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison; Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley; Superintendent of the Public Gardens Division Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Demoy Nash; Saints Peter and Paul Preparatory School student, Sahai Lewis-Mayne; and Hope Valley Experimental student, Jabilo Needham.
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SRC to Test Plant for Medicinal Properties

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will be undertaking research on the Turnera Campaniflora plant, which is believed to have medicinal properties. Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, told...
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By: Tomeica Gunn, March 10, 2017
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), listens as Conrad Brown (right), explains the features of his innovation, at the Science in the Gardens event held at the Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew recently. Mr. Brown was the winner in the Energy category at the 2016 National Innovation Awards. Also looking on are students from St. Jago High School in St. Catherine as well as students from Saints Peter and Paul Preparatory, St. Andrew.
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Science in the Gardens 2017 a Success

More than 2,000 students and teachers from over 70 schools participated in the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science in the Gardens event held earlier this month at the Hope Botanical...
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By: Tomeica Gunn, February 25, 2017