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/St-Andrew-Care-Centre-boys-take-up-vegetable-farming_14470984 THERE was a time when it was difficult to lure underage boys from the stoplights at the St Andrew Parish Church in Half-Way-Tree, but thanks to a project recently introduced at the nearby St Andrew Care Centre, these boys are more eager to stay in. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Sandals-Montego-Bay-s-pastry--chef-rustles-up-a-batch-of-determination_14464192 The Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth native grew up the second of seven children. She admits, however, that it was not always the most loving environment. Nevertheless, Wray pressed on through to Pepper All-Age School, and in the ninth grade she fell in love with the kitchen. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Sherlette-Black-still-has-hopes-of-becoming-a-teacher_14410568 DESPITE her age and physical disability, Sherlette Black still has hopes of becoming a teacher. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/ATL-gives-to-school_14464162 Students of St Margaret's Bay All-Age in Portland beam with joy after receiving a new 30-inch stove and nine-cubic foot deep freeze unit for their school from Appliance Traders Limited (ATL). Working in tandem with the One Jamaica Foundation, ATL donated the equipment to the school on June 5. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Ascot-High-to-start-6th-form-programme_14487759 ASCOT High School will, as of September, start a sixth form programme at the St Catherine institution. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Several-schools-to-be-removed-from-shift-system_14488934 SOME 15 schools are to be taken off the shift system this year, as the Ministry of Education seeks to eliminate the system being used by 200 institutions to accommodate their large populations. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Richard-Weir-wants-to-make-a-difference-_14410559 RICHARD Weir, a 45-year-old assistant data entry clerk living with cerebral palsy, says people with disabilities can make a difference in society. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Top-principal_14377217 Catherine Smith Gayle, principal of Providence Methodist Early Childhood Institution, collects her award for Top Principal for Kingston and St Andrew from Jacqueline Robotham, business development and sales advisor, Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) Papine and University of the West Indies. Looking on are the other awardees within Region One. The event was the Early Childhood Practitioners Recognition and Award Ceremony for Region One, which was held to recognise the performance of practitioners working within the education sector. The ceremony, held at the Immaculate Conception High School on May 23, was sponsored by JNBS which presented eight awardees with gift certificates. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/This-is-how-you-do-it_14486236 Agricultural science teacher at Dinthill Technical High School Charmaine Wright inspects one of the piglets from the schools piggery while some students look on. The school has over the years perfected the formula for producing well-rounded students who are academically sound and equally talented, and farming has been a part of this winning formula, not only for studies, but as an income generator for the institution as well. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/It-s-Mile-Gully-again_14410569 FOR the second consecutive year, Manchester's Mile Gully High won the first place trophy in the recent final staging of the Young Entrepreneurs 'I am the Change' Competition. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/What-can-you-do-with-an-animal-science-degree-_14479785 FOR some, working with animals is a dream job, because the animals can be easily controlled. They don't talk back and at the end of the day you are helping to serve a greater good by ensuring that there is food on the table in many households. Having a degree in animal science is one of the ways you can better equip yourself for a job of this nature. Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Well-done_14434623 Calvin Watson, who has been with Security Administrators Limited (SAL) for 25 years, poses with his plaque beside Captain George Reynolds, managing director, at the 25th anniversary dinner and awards ceremony for SAL at the Mona Visitors' Lodge on May 25. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Local Education Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Local-diving-instructors-graduate-from-Sandals-PADI-course_14411989 SIX Sandals Jamaica scuba divers have graduated as PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) internationally certified instructors, after successfully completing a two-week course at Sandals Grande Riviera. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/The-environmental-warden_14432128 MANY people have made it their business to protect the environment, but Gary Blair is making a job of it. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/What-can-you-do-with-a-horticulture-degree_14425489 NICELY manicured lawns, exotic landscapes and lush gardens are not only lovely to look at, they also speak to the need for the continued training of horticulturists. Here in Jamaica, those desirous of studying the science, technology and business of plant cultivation are able to receive proper training by doing a major in tropical horticulture. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Business-talk_14434595 Marguerite Cremin (left) head of corporate relations at Red Stripe, and Patrice McHugh of Bars to Go, speak to residents of St Thomas and St Andrew at the launch of a Diageo/Red Stripe Learning for Life programme in Bull Bay, St Andrew recently. Red Stripe and Bars to Go, along with Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew Damion Crawford, collaborated for the programme which will see 1000 residents in St Thomas and St Andrew getting skills training. (PHOTO: GARFIELD ROBINSON) Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Henry-Wilson-wants-principals-placed-on-contract_14422654 FORMER education minister Maxine Henry-Wilson has agreed with the ongoing calls by successive government ministers for principals to be placed on contract to better facilitate improvement within the education system. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Sandals-Foundation-brings-SMILES-to-wards-at-Savanna-la-mar-Hospital_14410940 SANDALS Foundation volunteers from the Sandals and Beaches resorts in Negril brought cheer to 18 new mothers and 23 children on the Savanna-la-mar Hospital's maternity and paediatric wards during a recent treat. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Dinthill-Technical-is-a-farmer-s-paradise_14419467 WITH a wide assortment of cattle and exotic birds, an impressive greenhouse, acres of land boasting a variety of cash crops, a large orange orchard and luscious vegetation spanning as far as the eyes can see, Dinthill Technical High School in St Catherine is a farmer's paradise, and an incubator for students who contribute to improving Jamaica's food security. Local Education Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Certified-for-life_14393843 JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — Archibald Edwards has intimate knowledge of the fierce struggle required to keep young people engaged in positive activities. Central News Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/EFA-Jamaica---a-beacon-for-online-education_14388835 MANDEVILLE, Manchester — When former president of the Senate Stanley Redwood and parish councillor for the Mandeville Division Jones Olliphant met at a ribbon-cutting ceremony here last October, they found common ground regarding education. Central News Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Education-ministry-and-universities-to-review-programmes_14309006 MINISTER of Education Ronald Thwaites says the Government will be working with tertiary institutions to which it provides funding to ensure that their programmes are geared towards the evolving Jamaican economy. Local Education Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Summer-training-for-teachers-of-special-education_14309766 BEGINNING this summer, the Ministry of Education will be offering training for teachers in the area of special education to better prepare them to deal with children with intellectual disabilities. Local Education Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Why-a-mathematics-degree-makes-sense_14365936 WHILE mathematical terms likes algebraic trigonometry, vectors and linear equations may not make sense to the average person, mathematics is at the centre of the advancement in science and technology and has helped to shape the modern world. Local Education Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/career/Sharmalee-Cardoza-says-she-s-lucky-to-have-found-work_14377437 SHARMALEE Cardoza, 25-year-old visually impaired graduate of the University of the West Indies, settled for a job outside her field of training, because it offered her independence. Local Education Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT