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IMF Boss tours Heart College

By: , June 29, 2014

The Key Point:

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde and her delegation, yesterday (June 28) observed the programmes offered at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a tour of the institution.
IMF Boss tours Heart College
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (right), examines a solar system at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore St. Catherine on Saturday, (June 28), during a tour of the institution. Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (left), and other government officials, also participated in the tour

The Facts

  • The other institutions include: the HEART College of Hospitality Services; the HEART College of Beauty Services; and the HEART College of Innovation and Technology.
  • Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who participated in the tour said, “We are so happy that she (Miss Lagarde), was impressed by all she saw...

The Full Story

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde and her delegation, yesterday (June 28) observed the programmes offered at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a tour of the institution.

The College is one of seven institutions, which have been renamed/upgraded as part of the conditions under the Government’s four-year US$958 million agreement with the IMF. The other institutions include:  the HEART College of Hospitality Services; the HEART College of Beauty Services; and the HEART College of Innovation and Technology.

Four technical, vocational, and education training institutes were also established, including: the HEART Eastern TVET Institute; the HEART North West TVET Institute; and the HEART Northern TVET Institute. The country has so far met its skill training obligations under the agreement.

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who participated in the tour said, “We are so happy that she (Miss Lagarde), was impressed by all she saw, and we must show our gratitude for that by placing even more students, certifying them internationally and making them available for the new Jamaican economy”.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Elaine Foster Allen stated that “it is a good thing to see so many young men being trained in these skill areas… effort will be made to get more female students (into) the College”.

Last Updated: June 29, 2014

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