Jamaica’s young aspiring musicians, who have benefitted from the skills and expertise of renowned Spanish saxophonist and professor, Ángel Soria Díaz, are relishing the experience in improving their musical knowledge and the development of their craft. Professor Díaz, who lectures at the Spanish Music Conservatory in Salamanca, has played in numerous orchestras and at some of the most noted contemporary music...

  The HEART Trust/National Training Agency (HEART/NTA) will be partnering with several tertiary institutions, to provide training that will equip persons for employment in several emerging sectors. Key among these areas are the tourism and hospitality; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); and logistics sectors, in which Executive Director, Dr. Wayne Wesley, notes there has been “strong indication” of “significant investments”, in...

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015 BY THE HON. REV. RONALD THWAITES MINISTER OF EDUCATION   As 2015 draws to a close, the Ministry of Education extends appreciation to all who partnered with us to offer Jamaicans of all ages, the opportunity to add value to their lives.   Our achievements during this year include surpassing the literacy target of 100 percent mastery at...

Five retired educators from the Rousseau Primary School in St. Andrew have been honoured for a combined 142 years of dedicated contribution to the institution. They are former Principal, Aldith McDaniel Jones, who gave 42 years of service to the school; Ena Crawford, 32 years; Beatrice Beckford, 28 years; Iona Harris, 10 years; while Marva Fearon was recognised posthumously for 30...

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) and Church Teachers’ College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to facilitate a leadership training programme for middle managers in the public education system. The one-year programme is opened to grade coordinators, heads of departments and deans of discipline and is expected to begin next year summer. A recruitment drive for participants...

One hundred and eighty public and private sector workers, who have successfully completed professional development programmes at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), will graduate during a ceremony to be held on Saturday, December 12, at the Institute’s Old Hope Road campus. Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley, will deliver the keynote address at the 16th annual graduation and...

A pedestrian shelter is to be built at the Esher Primary School, near Lucea, in Hanover, by the Staff Association of the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa, at a cost of $500,000. Ground was broken for the facility on December 8, and it is expected to be ready for the beginning of the Easter school term on January 4. Addressing...