One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
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One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
Utilising both traditional and biotechnological methods for development of new virus resistant varieties for Jamaican farmers.
Through the development of appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport.
The Life Sciences Honours Society (LSHS) seeks to recognize outstanding performance in the discipline and was created as a way of encouraging students of the Life Sciences to aim higher and achieve more. The Society’s main goal is for its members to graduate with high honours (First or Upper Second Class).
Congratulations to Ms Debbie-Ann Brown, Administrative Secretary in the department on completion of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management.
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The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
