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The university was founded as the Jamaica Institute of Technology in 1958. The following year it was incorporated as the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST), and was formally recognised by an Act of Parliament in 1964. It was granted degree awarding powers in 1986 and a governing council and academic board were established.
International University of the Caribbean (IUC) Mico University College. Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Royale College. University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) University of the West Indies, Mona. University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) Western Hospitality Institute.
The overall goal is to make Jamaica a significant player in the arena of information technology. In 2009, Jamaica launched Vision 2030, a national development plan that aims to put Jamaica in a position to achieve developed country status by 2030. National Outcome 11 is a "Technology-Enabled Society", to create a more prosperous economy.
Errol York St Aubyn Morrison (born 21 September 1945) is a Jamaican scientist who has done extensive work in diabetes and is president of the University of Technology, Jamaica. He entered the University College of the West Indies where he acquired an interest in Biochemistry.
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Representing Jamaica. Central American and Caribbean Games. 1962 Kingston. 4×100 m relay. Dennis Osric Johnson OD (6 May 1939 – 22 April 2021) was a Jamaican sprinter who equalled the world record, 9.3 seconds, for the 100-yard dash in 1961. Johnson later became a coach and advisor, and the architect of the Jamaican athletics programme.
Usain St. Leo Bolt OJ CD OLY ( / ˈjuːseɪn /; [12] born 21 August 1986) is a retired Jamaican sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. [13] [14] [15] He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay . An eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Bolt is the only sprinter to win ...