Teachers

JTA Calls For Public Support Of New Teachers

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association, JTA, Leighton Johnson, extended a warm welcome to 200 new teachers who have stepped…

1 year ago

1,155 New Teachers Join Jamaica’s Classroom

Despite the challenges, our education sector is thriving with the addition of over 1,000 new teachers- Minister of Education Fayval…

1 year ago

Seamless Back to School Transportation Day

Smooth Transition Back to School: Increased Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Buses Alleviate Commuting Pressure - Amidst the back-to-school hustle, as students,…

1 year ago

Teachers Stage Another Island-Wide Sick Out

Another call was made by teachers to the Government about the inconsistencies with salaries stemming from the government's compensation review.…

1 year ago

Finance Minister Says JTA More Interested In Talking To Media

Among the sea of opinions regarding the increased salary for politicians, it has been said key sectors, primarily the teachers…

2 years ago

Williams: Over 2000 New Teachers Ready for School in September!

The lingering effects of teacher migration are evident in Jamaica’s education system. Education Minister Fayval Williams, says the government has outlined several steps to…

2 years ago

Myriad Issues Forcing Teachers Out of Local Classrooms

An estimated 50 percent of Jamaica’s educators are yet to be compensated despite a recent promise of payout to include…

2 years ago

MOE Warns Teachers Against Strike Actions

Since the week-long protest by educators across the island, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has issued a warning to teachers…

2 years ago

Former JTA President Supports Teacher Migration

Despite lingering criticism for teachers migrating for better opportunities, one education stakeholder remains firm in his support for teachers seeking…

2 years ago

JTA: “M.O.E Needs to Better Communication Strategy”

As teachers will no longer be paid through bursaries, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), President is calling for greater transparency and…

2 years ago