STI Policy to be Promulgated This Financial Year
By: , July 5, 2019The Key Point:
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology Fair held on July 4, at the entity's Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew.
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Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left) presents a trophy to the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) team for winning the tertiary school category at the National Science and Technology Fair held on July 4, at the entity's Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew. From second left are: Yanque Yip, Orlando Hamilton, Dr. Patience Bazuaye-Alonge; and Dr. Gordon Lightbourn.
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Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Carolyn Rose Miller (left), shares a moment with the Seaview Gardens Primary team, after presenting them with the trophy for winning the primary catergory of the National Science and Technology Fair. The event took place on July 4, at the SRC's Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew. Members of the Seaview Gardens Primary team are (from second left): Shawn Bull; Tassian Clair; Abigail Abrahams; Sienna Lakeman and Racquel Rose-Taylor.
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), speaks with Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, at the SRC’s National Science and Technology Fair held on July 4, at the entity's Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew.The Facts
- Science, Energy and Technology, Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology (S&T) Fair held on July 4, at the entity’s Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew.
- She said that the policy is a major component under outcome 11 of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030, which seeks to create a technology-enabled society by integrating science and technology into all aspects of national development.
The Full Story
The Government is working to promulgate the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy during this financial year.
Science, Energy and Technology, Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology (S&T) Fair held on July 4, at the entity’s Hope Gardens complex, St. Andrew.
She said that the policy is a major component under outcome 11 of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030, which seeks to create a technology-enabled society by integrating science and technology into all aspects of national development.
Noting that S&T can be used to change the society, Mrs. Williams said “it is our duty, as a Government, to tap into this potential and create an enabling environment in which ideas and innovations can fly”.
She pointed to the need for more of Jamaica’s women and girls to pursue academic studies and careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
“I want to encourage girls everywhere to get more involved in science and technology and pursue STEM careers. Understand that there is a space for you in the world of science,” she noted.
The National Science and Technology Fair provides an avenue for students to display their innovation and benefit from technical support from the SRC to move their ideas towards commercialisation.
Some 32 primary, secondary and tertiary institutions participated in this year’s event, showcasing 35 projects in the areas of education; agriculture; food and agro-processing; energy; information and communications technology (ICT) and electronics, with special focus on cybersecurity; health and safety; and sports/athletics.
Seaview Primary was the winner in the primary-school category; Vere Technical High School won in the secondary category; and Northern Caribbean University copped the tertiary segment.