Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are often seen as challenging subjects. However, Science Teacher and Founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub, Kavelle Hylton, has created an interactive virtual space where students and parents can have access to learning resources to change this narrative. STEM Builders Learning Hub is the Caribbean’s first online tutoring platformContinue reading “Young entrepreneur launches ‘STEM’ Learning Tool”
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Strawberry farmers to benefit from $5-million allocation under Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme
The island’s major strawberry farmers are to benefit from an allocation of $5 million to assist them in the growth and development of the crop for the 2020/21 season under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ Production Incentive Programme. The disclosure was made by Consultant Agronomist in Charge of Protected Agriculture at theContinue reading “Strawberry farmers to benefit from $5-million allocation under Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme”
Local businesses encouraged to use freelancers
Local businesses are being encouraged to increase their engagement with freelancers as a way to improve their output and to grow their business. Speaking on the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) weekly online series, ‘JBDC Virtual Biz Zone’, on September 1, Chief Executive Officer of Ingenuity Technologies, Melarka Williams, said the world has gone digitalContinue reading “Local businesses encouraged to use freelancers”
JBDC offers services to help grow MSMEs
As the Government’s business development agency that assists with the creation and growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) offers technical and other services that move a client from one concept all the way up to the market. “So, persons who have an idea to start a businessContinue reading “JBDC offers services to help grow MSMEs”
CLA finalising policy for special permit
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says it is at an advanced stage of finalising a policy for a Cultivator’s (Transitional) Special Permit. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27, Senior Legal Officer (Acting), Sheldon Reid, noted that the special permit will help small farmers or subsistence farmers who find it challenging to enterContinue reading “CLA finalising policy for special permit”
CLA Aims to Issue Its 100th License by the End of 2020/21 Fiscal Year
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) says it is aiming to issue its 100th licence before the end of the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 27, Director of Research Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey said the Authority is focused on achieving this goal, through a reduction inContinue reading “CLA Aims to Issue Its 100th License by the End of 2020/21 Fiscal Year”
Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer
For 30-year-old hot pepper farmer, Carlos Williams, participation under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ (MICAF) Production Incentive Programme (PIP) represents an opportunity to improve Jamaica’s food security. “This is a very important programme. It will not only increase food production, but will help to feed a lot of people in communities acrossContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer”
Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer
For 30-year-old hot pepper farmer, Carlos Williams, participation under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ (MICAF) Production Incentive Programme (PIP) represents an opportunity to improve Jamaica’s food security. “This is a very important programme. It will not only increase food production, but will help to feed a lot of people in communities acrossContinue reading “Agriculture Ministry’s incentive programme an opportunity to improve island’s food security, says farmer”
CLA reports value of trade between licensees at US$1.34 million
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is reporting that the trade between licensees was valued at US$1.34 million (over J$200 million) from May 2019 to July 2020. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (August 27), Director of Research, Development and Communications at the CLA, Felicia Bailey, explained that the value of tradeContinue reading “CLA reports value of trade between licensees at US$1.34 million”
RADA to get more households to do backyard farming
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson, says come September, the agency will be rolling out a programme geared at getting more households into farming. “We’re on that drive now to assist householders that have adequate land space in their backyards. We will be providing kits, which will includeContinue reading “RADA to get more households to do backyard farming”
