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Education is everybody’s business and so everyone in our society is encouraged to give back to the institution that has helped to develop them into educated, talented and responsible citizens. Many of you have fond memories of your childhood days, especially the time spent in school. As beneficiaries of the education system, we have a civic duty to respond to...

The NIF is funded by National Insurance contributions and is the source from which pensions and other benefits under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are paid.

The National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), welcomes all visitors to the National Qualifications Register (NQR), the central database of information on qualifications, training, assessment and certification relevant to facilitators, learners, employers and other key stakeholders in the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Jamaica . The competitive forces of the global economy including rapid technological advances have compelled many economies including Jamaica to emphasize the need...

“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,...