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The Democratic Parliament: the How and Why

In this column I advance the view that a democratic parliament, characterized by transparency, representativeness, accountability, effectiveness and accessibility, is best able to meet the needs of citizens which includes the advancement of integrity in public and private life.

13 Mar, 2019

The Challenges of the Independent Candidate

There are two main categories of candidates who compete in an election. There are those who are the pick of political parties.

27 Feb, 2019

Walkers Hosts Third Annual Career Fair

Jordana Clarke, Head of Learning and Development, commented "We were thrilled that so many students and members of the community were able to attend our fair and discover the varied career and talent development opportunities at Walkers."

20 Feb, 2019

Tertiary Education and the Development of Critical Thinking Skills

For example, some 15% percent of the Jamaican workforce has tertiary level training and so has some way to go.

13 Feb, 2019

MINDS INSPIRED ANNOUNCES INTERSCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT

Going forward, the event is expected to become an annual fixture on local schools’ calendars as a Minds Inspired programme.

06 Feb, 2019

Education: A Human Right, Public Good and Public Responsibility

Thursday, 24th of this year, was the first-ever International Day of Education, so proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.

23 Jan, 2019

Indices of Good Governance

Discussion about good governance, what it is and how it can measured has been ongoing for decades and has been made more robust by the empirical work done by the World Bank and other global institutions and think tanks.

09 Jan, 2019

Renewing the focus On Education in 2019: Some Empowering Notes for Teachers

A speech given recently by Mrs. Felicia Robinson, of UWI Open Campus, to the volunteer teachers of the CXC Education Volunteer Programme, places in sharp focus the importance of teachers, at whatever level, and the crucial nature of the educational enterprise.

02 Jan, 2019

OES Publishes Government High Schools Summary Report

Mr. Carpenter, who had taken part in inspections at all three high schools’, notes that the inspectors have provided a number of recommendations to promote improvement at a strategic level.

19 Dec, 2018

Reflections at Christmas

Isaiah - 7: 14 - ‘Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.’

19 Dec, 2018
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