Government plans to make science camps a year-round initiative

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August 16, 2026

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Government plans to make science camps a year-round initiative

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Government is extending its science camps beyond the summer to become a year-round initiative.

This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Jonathan Reid during the closing ceremony for the MIST Summer Camp at Queen’s College.

Reid explained that the Ministry’s aim is to prioritise science and create greater opportunities for the island’s young people.

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