SRC leading charge to popularise science among students

EVERY YEAR since 1996, November has been observed as Science and Technology Month. Observances such as this place the dialogue of science, technology and innovation at the forefront of the national agenda and underscore the importance of science, technology and innovation as crucial drivers of our growth and development.

My commendations to the Scientific Research Council (SRC) for leading the charge as we seek to popularise science among our students and entrepreneurs. The SRC has been a leader in science and in the development of entrepreneurs in the food, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical industries. With the future being shaped and reshaped by science, technology and innovation, the potential for businesses, entrepreneurship, social and economic development, food security, healthcare, agriculture, among others, increases tremendously.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that it is time for our people to become a part of the scientific revolution, develop inventions and be innovators to help us navigate the unprecedented times that lie ahead.

Science is a game changer for our country and Jamaica has incredible potential for its adaptation and use. This makes the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Green Paper crucial for our development and achievement of Vision 2030 National Outcome 11 – a technology-enabled society.

The ST&I Policy Green Paper is a part of a wider goal to strengthen our policy framework. It is our vision to create a nation and a people that is excited by and use science and technology to drive innovation and development.

Commendations once again to the SRC. I wish you all the very best for this year’s observance, as you make science, technology and innovation work for all Jamaicans.