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“To provide leadership in stimulating, advising and promoting consensus in the development of educational policies to support the nation’s pursuit of a comprehensive, coherent and consistent system of education.” NCE was established by an Act of Parliament in March 1993. It is a statutory body within the Ministry of Education (MOE). WHY A NATIONAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION? The establishment of...

The National Council for Senior Citizens, an agency of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security networks with the private sector, voluntary sector and citizens to develop programmes and activities to: Promote active ageing; Encourage participation in nation building; Highlight the work and worth of seniors; Meet physical and socio-economic needs; Promote intergenerational approaches; Advocate for Senior Citizens and provide...

The Jamaica Teaching Council will have responsibility for the enhancement and maintenance of professional standards in teaching, and the professional status of teachers. Its principal functions will be the development of the registration and licensing standards and the accreditation of teacher certification.

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission advises the Minister on all matters relating to national minimum wages and other minimum wages under the Minimum Wage Act. It is also responsible for obtaining and recording information with regard to wages and remuneration, conditions of work and other factors affecting the circumstances of employment. It also makes recommendations to the Minister from time...

In 1980, after Fidel Castro’s visit to Jamaica, the Cuban Government offered assistance in the form of training and five (5) registered nurses were sent to Cuba. Dr. Hazel Chung-Knight, the then Senior Government Anaesthetist, expressed the opinion to Dr. John McHardy, Senior Medical Officer (MOH), that Jamaica had the expertise and resources to train nurse anaesthetists. Stimulated by this...

Our Mission To provide in partnership with other organisations, adult education programmes which will establish a culture of lifelong learning that will empower individuals and contribute to national development Our Vision   is an educated, knowledge-based adult population empowered through lifelong learning opportunities to take responsibility for their lives and contribute positively to the social moral and economic development of...

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) is the National Organization responsible for promoting and facilitating productivity improvement in Jamaica.  With an overall strategic goal of improving national productivity, the Productivity Centre through its policies, programmes, and service offerings is the primary catalyst for inculcating a productivity-conscious culture in Jamaica. JPC is advised by a board comprising the Government of Jamaica (GOJ),...

The Jamaica Library Service provides under the Ministry of Education and Youth, a Public Library Network and a School Library Network.  The organization is managed at two levels through a Central Statutory Body - the Jamaica Library Board and the local Parish Library Committees.  The Service is organized with the administrative headquarters in Kingston and a network of service points...

Historically, the concept of arbitration is not new to industrial relations in Jamaica. Before the enactment of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes act (LRIDA) in 1975, the conduct of industrial relations was subject to agreement and voluntary action, except in areas regarded as essential. The Public Services Arbitration (PUUPSA) law dealt with services that were deemed essential. In addition,...

"The Abilities Foundation is committed to provide quality vocational education to persons with disabilities to enable them to function as creative and productive citizens."

The Human Employment and Resource Training Trust, National Training Agency known to most Jamaicans simply as ‘HEART’ is a key driver on Jamaica’s road to development. Formed in 1982 and restructured by the amended HEART Act in 1991, the Organisation focuses primarily on stimulating economic growth and job creation. This can only be achieved through the creation of a highly skilled, productive...

The Office of the Trustee in Bankruptcy (OTB), a Department under the Ministry of Justice, was established in 1937 under the Bankruptcy Act to administer the affairs of individuals who are insolvent. However, the OTB also has jurisdiction under the Companies Act to administer the liquidation of insolvent companies. The aim of the OTB is to provide a legal shelter...