http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/When-I-grow-up---_14290945 Morris Knibb Prep School had its Career Day exercise on May 10 at the St Andrew School. The students were encouraged to dress in outfits depicting their professions of choice, and were treated to Here are some highlights. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Food-for-the-Poor-builds-new-basic-school_14284258 FOOD for the Poor (FFP) Jamaica has handed over a smart new home to Steerfield Basic School in St Ann, bringing an end to the school's 12 years of sub-standard learning conditions. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Lisa-Gaye-Chin--Spreading-a-philosophy-of-eating-hearty_14266336 LISA-GAYE Chin, a woman who has invested her savings in a new restaurant venture on Hillcrest Avenue in St Andrew, has also gambled on her choice of employees — graduates of the inner-city training centre, Operation Friendship on Bell Road in Kingston. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Nestl--takes-a-high-five-towards-healthy-living_14284121 Nestlé's goal is to be recognised as the global leader in nutrition, health and wellness and we understand that our impact must be felt at the local level. Our initiatives are therefore aimed at helping consumers find the right balance of nutrition, good health, and wellness to attain a healthy state of being. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--ALL-SMILES_14081432 Dr Fay Brown (left), director of child and adolescent development for the school development programme at Yale University, commends Juven Montague-Anderson (right), assistant general manager, marketing and communications at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, for her company's support for education in Jamaica. The women, along with Christine Staple-Ebanks (2nd left), executive director, Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF), and Senta Greene, chief consultant & founder, Full Circle Consulting Systems Inc, USA, met for a short discussion after the opening ceremony of the NEF 7th Annual Special Education Needs Conference & Learning Expo, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre recently. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--Regal-smiles_14290915 These four young ladies from The Queen's School took time out to pose for our cameras during a Children's Day treat held at the Transport Centre on Friday. LIME and members of the National Child Month Committee treated students in recognition of the day. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/HEART-Trust-launches-new-entrepreneurship-programme_14291157 THE Entrepreneurial Skills Development Unit of HEART Trust/NTA has launched a pilot programme designed to create awareness for budding entrepreneurs about the skills needed for the successful operation of a business. Local Education Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Western-Union-trains-124-schools-to-identify-special-needs_14266284 PRIMARY school teachers in three parishes are benefiting from expert training in special needs detection done under the GraceKennedy Money Services/Western Union I-PLEDGE programme. Local Education Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--Look--see_14290888 Carol Smart shows her work to Minister of Labour Derrick Kellier, president of the Jamaica Employers Federation David Wan(2nd right) and Permanent Secretary in the ministry Alvin McInosh(right) during a Jamaica Productivity Centre Workers' Week tour of Uniforms Limited on Thursday. (Photo: Aston Spaulding) Local Education Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--Hey-friend-_14266370 Students from Alpha Primary School greet CB, CB Chicken's friendly mascot. CB and other representatives from the company surprised teachers and students on Teachers' Day when they visited the school with gift bags of chicken and classroom supplies. Local Education Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/MSBM-introduces-Smart-Tab-for-incoming-MBA-students_14284270 THE incoming class of MBA students at The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) will be the first group of students to utilise e-book packages on Smart Tab devices provided by the school in collaboration with international publishing partners Pearson and Cengage, and local technology firm JL Mobile. Local Education Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--Bright-smiles-_14266368 Roxine Wynter (back left) and Chanel Wilson from the ATL Group pose with students at Spanish Town Primary School after completing activities for National Reading Week. The ATL team popped in at the school on May 10 to read to children in grades one to three. They also donated material to the school's library. Local Education Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Bright-future-for-Holland-High-students_14276516 MONTEGO BAY, St James — Thirteen students from the Trelawny-based Holland High School recently played the role of managers for the various departments at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa for one day, under the hotel's Blue Energy initiative. Observer West Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/UWI-School-of-Education-awards-most-outstanding-postgraduate-scholar_14236210 TASHANE Haynes-Brown is beaming after receiving the Master's award for excellent academic performance from the University of the West Indies School of Education. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/First-Heritage-executives-read-with-children_14222142 EXECUTIVES and team members from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC) exchanged their offices for the classroom during April 28 to May 4 in a bid to promote literacy in schools. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/A-career-in-publishing_14222057 FOR the last 32 years, Dorothy Noel has helped Carlong Publishers maintain its edge as one of the more widely known publishers of curriculum-based primary and secondary level textbooks throughout the Caribbean. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/CXC-warns-against-cheating-in-exams_14222067 CARIBBEAN Examinations Council (CXC) officials have warned students and teachers against cheating on this year's examinations. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/After-a-string-of-challenges--Dr-Garfield-Denton-is-now-doing-what-he-loves-best_14222140 DR Garfield Denton, Jamalco's process control engineer, is now the holder of a PhD in chemical engineering, but he didn't always show such promise. He admitted to having a string of failures and challenges along the way, but one thing is certain — he never allowed them to hold him back. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Guardsman-s-George-Malcolm-is-JNBS--champion-guard_14237069 WHEN one hears of a security guard being given awards, it's usually because of outstanding duties related to the technicalities of the job — perhaps bravery in the face of danger, apprehending a suspect, or being stringent in surveillance operations. Guardsman Limited's George Malcolm has, however, added another reason to celebrate the work of security professionals, as he has been recognised by the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) as 'champion guard' for excellence in customer service. Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Strike-a-pose_14243112 These young girls take time out to pose for our cameras at the InSports/Seprod Primary Schools Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Thursday. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Our-promise_14081433 Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Reading-time_14236417 Lasco Teacher of the Year Dageanna Spencer-Hull reads to students of Falmouth All-Age on Read Across Jamaica Day at the Trelawny school on May 7. (Photo: Karl McLarty) Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/PHOTO--Tourism-talk_14221704 Evelyn Smith, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, chats with students of Mount Alvernia Prep at this year's staging of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on April 30. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/A-gift-of-love_14190756 Emma and Phillip Lewinson of the Canada/Jamaica Medical Assistance Society (CJMAS) present a cheque of $1 million, first aid supplies, and a laptop computer to Marva Christian (right), chairperson of Friends of the Homeless, while Dr Maureen Irons-Morgan (2nd right), director of mental health in the Ministry of Health looks on. The presentation was made at the Open Arms Drop In Centre on Windward Road in Kingston on April 30. CJMAS has donated $4 million to the charity in the last three years. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Young-farmers-plant-and-reap-at-Troy-Primary-School_14137130 FOR students at Troy Primary School in Trelawny, gardening is one of those extra-curricular activities that help them to contribute to their school, their community and their future, and so every minute not spent in class is generally used to plough the land. Local Education Sun, 05 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT