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Princess Moss’s Video Transcript

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association conducted school tours with focus on the western end of the island and observed that there is ongoing construction activities whilst school is in session. This has raised and continues to raise significant concerns for the safety and security of students and teachers on campuses that have major construction activities.

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July 17, 2026 

JTA RESPONSE TO CXC’S REFORM OF THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

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97B CHURCH STREET, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, WEST INDIES
TEL.: (876) 922-1385-7, FAX: (876) 922-3257


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Counting completed in the JTA President Elect Elections with a win for Mico University College Lecturer
June 23, 2026
Two candidates contested the 2026 JTA President - Elect Election held June 15 - 19, 2026. They were:
• Dr Maureen Mullings Nelson of the Mico University College and
• Dr Darien Henry of the Montego Bay Community College

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JTA Rebukes Local Government Minister; Warns Continued School Shelters Threaten Student Safety and Education Recovery


The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is expressing profound concern and growing outrage at the recent public statements by the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie, regarding the continued housing of shelterees on school compounds and the Association's legitimate concerns.
 

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MEDIA Statement - JTA Declares Shelter Situation in Schools “Untenable” - Demands Immediate, Time-Bound Relocation Plan
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is escalating pressure on the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Ministry of Local Government regarding the continued housing of shelterees on school compounds across several institutions affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 1, 2025

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JAMAICA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

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97B Church Street, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies

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