Current and archived list of announcements

• The November 2023 Calendar of Events for this years SRC's sponsored Science and Technology Month has been released
• 23rd CAS General Meeting, Trinidad, 24-25 November 2023
• Created in 2023, the L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science program is committed to supporting the involvement of young women in scientific research and scientific careers. This program identifies and rewards brilliant young women researchers in life and environmental sciences, material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
• You can find the rules and guidelines to download here
  The first Awardees are to be announced at the CAS Meeting in T&T 24th-25th November 2023
• See the flyer for the IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast to take place on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EST).
• CASJ mourns the loss of CAS Fellow Gerald Cecil Lalor arguably the most eminent Caribbean scientist.
• Commonwealth Chemistry approved CASJ as their local member society on 20th April 2021
• The Virtual IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast was held at 7AM on the 9th February 2020.
  Over 50 people from the region joined the discussion
• A Food Safety Newsletter was another of the inspirations of Prof Dasgupta and he was able to enlist the help of Dr Andrea Goldson-Barnaby to act as Editor for the new endeavour. The first issue was released on the 1st August 2020
• Professor Emeritus Tara Prasad Dasgupta, a Former President of CAS and founding President of CAS,J passed away on the 20th April 2020. Further details here or here.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and The Protection of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PPGRFM) Management Authority presented the Seventh in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Protection of Jamaica's Plant Genetic Resources" Date: October 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Venue: Science Lecture Theatre 3- SLT3 (UWI-Mona). See the circular for more details.
  The presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• Professor Emeritus Wilfred Chan, a Foundation Fellow and Former President of CAS, passed away on Wednesday 27th September 2017. Further details here.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and The Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement (JOAM) presented the Sixth in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Organic Agriculture - A key to achieving our Sustainability Development Goals (SDG's)?" Date: October 27, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Venue: Science Lecture Theatre 3- SLT3 (UWI-Mona) See the circular for more details.
• The Pesticides Control Authority in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory & the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica presents a Public Forum "Pests, Pesticides & Climate Change", Thursday, September 29, 2016 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm), Science Lecture Theatre 3, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. See the flyer for more details The presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), will host a participatory workshop on SRM geoengineering, a highly controversial proposal for addressing climate change on Thursday, July 7, 2016 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Physics Lecture Theatre, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. See the flyer for more details and the Agenda for the programme.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with The Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and The Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement (JOAM) presents the Fifth in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Opportunities for a Certified Organic Agriculture Industry in Jamaica" Date: April 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Venue: Chemistry Lecture Theatre - C5 (UWI-Mona) The presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and The Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement (JOAM) presented the Fourth in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Organic Agriculture - The Food System for the Future?" Date: December 11, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Venue: Chemistry Lecture Theatre - C5 (UWI-Mona) presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and the Coffee Industry Board (CIB) presented the Third in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Coffee - Challenges in Production and Export" Date: September 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Venue: Chemistry Lecture Theatre - C5 (UWI-Mona) presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MoAF) presented the Second in a Series of Agricultural Forums "Yam - Challenges in Production and Export" Date: July 15, 2014 @ 2:30 P.M. Venue: Chemistry Lecture Theatre - C5 (UWI-Mona) presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica (CASJ) in collaboration with the Pesticide Research Laboratory (PRL) and the Pesticide Control Authority (PCA) presented the First in a Series of Agricultural Forums "The Bee Industry - Threats and Challenges" Date: May 22, 2014 @ 2:30 P.M. Venue: Chemistry Lecture Theatre - C5 (UWI-Mona) -a lively audience of around 80 posed questions during the discussion period. The presentations have been made available by the speakers.
• The Caribbean Academy of Science, Jamaica expresses condolences on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela (Madiba) on Thursday 5 December 2013. Mr Mandela will forever be remembered as the iconic leader of the struggle against apartheid and as a father to the South African nation.
• Profs Dasgupta and Lancashire attended the IUPAC GA/Congress held 8th - 16th August 2013 in Istanbul Turkey. CAS-J is the official NAO for IUPAC in Jamaica.
• CAS, Jamaica extends congratulations to Prof Tara Dasgupta on his Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) from the Government of Jamaica. The award for his "significant contribution to Science, Education and Research" was announced at the 2013 Jamaica National and Honours Awards Independence celebrations.
• CAS-J/UWI project on Zero Energy/ Energy Plus Building launched on the 2nd July 2013.
• CAS, Jamaica hosted a lecture presentation by Prof Anthony Clayton on "Future Earth - the new science and technology alliance for global sustainability" 26th June 2013 in C5 Lecture Theatre, UWI Mona Campus, at 3:30 PM
• CAS, Jamaica presented a Panel Discussion on 29th May 2013 in the C5 lecture theatre (UWI Campus) on "Climate Change Education in Jamaica: Integrated or Insignificant". The panelists were: Dr Barbara Carby, Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) and Prof Ian Boxhill, Carlton Alexander Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Tourism and Policy Research. The Moderator was Tracy-Ann Hyman from the Climate Studies Group at UWI, Mona.
• CAS, Jamaica hosted a Presentation by Dr. Raymond McEachin "Mathematics Education in the Caribbean: Somebody Ought to do Something", Thursday, March 7, 2013 @ 2:30 p.m., Mathematics Lecture Theatre M3, The University of the West Indies, Mona.
• A follow-up workshop sponsored by UNESCO on deposition of material in the DSpace repository http://www.okcarib.net was held on the 22nd November 2012 at the Chemistry Resource Centre. Once again, stakeholders were asked to bring sample papers for submission (in electronic form).
• A training workshop sponsored by UNESCO on deposition of material in the DSpace repository http://www.okcarib.net was held on the 13th December 2011 at the Chemistry Resource Centre. Stakeholders were asked to bring at least 3 papers for submission (in electronic form).
• An IAP/CAS workshop was held at the Courtleigh Hotel on Dec 5-6, 2011 continuing on the theme of Open Access and Open Knowledge Environments"
• The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has been spearheading a number of activities in celebrating November as Science and Technology Month. The final event that is being staged in collaboration with their partners the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will take the form of a Public Forum entitled "Innovate or Die". This will take place on Tuesday November 29 2011 at Ballroom # 3, Wyndham Kingston Hotel, New Kingston and will begin at 5:30 pm.
• CAS, Jamaica Limited held its first General Meeting on November 17, 2011 at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Maths Lecture Theatre, M3 at 2PM
  The key note speaker was Garth Baker, Director of Research, Caribbean Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. "Emerging Roles for the Mathematical Sciences in Development"
  About 30 people were in attendance.
• CAS, Jamaica Limited has held several Board of Director meetings
• CAS, Jamaica Limited was legally incorporated in Jamaica and applied to have the limited removed and for tax free status.
• A second meeting under the project "IAP Program on Digital Knowledge Resources and Infrastructure in Developing Countries Technical Meeting on Open Access and Dissemination of Scientific Information in Central America and the Caribbean" was held on the 18th and 19th January 2011 in Kingston, Jamaica at the Courtleigh Hotel. For more details contact Mr Englebert Davis at the CAS - Jamaica Chapter office.
  2 Plymouth Crescent
  The University of the West Indies
  Mona, Kingston 7
  Jamaica, West Indies Tel/Fax: (876) 977-7764
  Cell: (876) 323-2171 or (876) 303-0491
  
• The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Jamaica Chapter, held its 21st General Meeting on January 13, 2011 at 2:30 pm, Chemistry Lecture Theatre-C5, the University of the West Indies, Mona..
  Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marvadeen Singh-Wilmot (Lecturer - Department of Chemistry, UWI, Mona) - made a presentation on the Young Scientists Ambassador Program (YSAP) and the Young Scientists Volunteer Program (YSVP).
• The Steering Committee of the InterAcademies Panel Program on Digital Knowledge Resources and Infrastructure in Developing Countries met in Montego Bay, Jamaica during 12-15th May, 2010 and a statement on "Building the CyberInfrastructure for 21st Century e-Science in Central America and the Caribbean" was prepared. A copy of the meeting agenda and the statement is available for comment and further circulation.
• The Jamaican Chapter of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) held its 20th General Meeting on Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 2:30 pm, Chemistry Lecture Theatre-C5, The University of the West Indies, Mona.
  Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Taylor - CAS Young Scientist Awardee 2008 made a presentation on "Caribbean Climate - We know enough to at least start."
  
• The Jamaican Chapter of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) held its 19th General Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 2:30 pm, Chemistry Lecture Theatre-C5, The University of the West Indies, Mona.
  Keynote speaker Professor Ronald Young - Pro Vice Chancellor, Graduate Studies, the University of the West Indies, Mona made a presentation on "Graduate Studies in the Caribbean: Where are we going?"
  
• An updated Telecom Policy Green Paper for Jamaica is available for comment.
• The 1st Caribbean Conference on Information and Communications Technology (CCICT 2009), organized by the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI), is an international conference on Information and Communications Technology Research.
  The theme of this conference was "Advances in ICT in Developing Countries - Research, Applications and Policies: A view from the Caribbean". The conference was held at the Mona Visitors' Lodge and Conference Centre, UWI, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica, Monday March 16 - Tuesday March 17, 2009.
  More details can be obtained from http://athena.uwimona.edu.jm/ccict
• The 17th General Meeting of the Jamaica Chapter was held on the 20th November 2008 in Chemistry Lecture Theatre 5:30 at the Mona Campus of UWI.
  The Keynote Speaker was Professor Ronald Young, Pro Vice Chancellor (Graduate Studies), UWI, Mona and who was recently elected a Fellow of CAS. His talk was entitled "From Crabs to Consciousness".
• The CAS 16th General Meeting was held in Grenada 10th-13th October 2008. This was hosted by the Government of Grenada and The Trinidad Chapter of the Academy.
• The 16th General Meeting of the Jamaica Chapter was held at 2:30 PM on the 17th April 2008 in Chemistry Lecture Theatre 5 at the Mona Campus of UWI.
  The keynote address titled: "Biodiversity and Extinction in the Brave New Ocean" was delivered by Professor Jeremy Jackson, William E. and Mary B. Ritter Professor of Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, U. S. A.
• The 15th General Meeting of the Jamaica Chapter was held on the 18th December 2007 in Chemistry Lecture Theatre 5 at the Mona Campus of UWI.
  
• The 14th General Meeting of the Jamaica Chapter was held on the 15th November 2007 in Chemistry Lecture Theatre 5 at the Mona Campus of UWI.
  
• Presentations from the IAP Conference and General Assembly in December 2006 are available on-line.
• Primary School Science Education Conference Ocho Rios, JAMAICA, November 27th-29th, 2007 with Cariscience, UNESCO and CARICOM.
• Latest IAP bulletin
• IUPAC elects new Officers for 2008-2009
• presentations at IUPAC GA (August 2007) in Torino
• June 2007-e-Journal launched