Resources a challenge to quality of education
CARIBBEAN EDUCATIONAL institutions seeking to advance the quality of their operations will face many challenges, not the least of which is finding funding and personnel to do the job.

Gleaner reporters win three PAHO regional awards
THREE GLEANER journalists, Avia Ustanny, Patricia Watson and Trudy Simpson, were on the weekend awarded regional prizes at the Pan-American Health Organisation's (PAHO) 12th Caribbean Media Awards for Excellence in Health Journalism held in Barbados last.

Employers, trade unions urged to become vibrant social partners
PRESIDENT OF the Caribbean Employers' Confederation, Marcel Meyer, has said that unless employers and trade unions organise themselves as vibrant regional social partners...

Donald Quarrie High students urged to seize educational opportunities
ANDREW MAHFOOD, Wisynco Group director of finance, has urged students of the Donald Quarrie High School in east Kingston to seize the opportunity to obtain a proper education in order to secure their future as productive citizens and contribute to nation.

Gov't to examine mandatory National Youth Service
THE GOVERNMENT has established a committee to examine the options that can be pursued for a mandatory National Youth Service.

Bureau of Standards honours former executive director
THE BUREAU of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has renamed its standard library in honour of its former executive director, Reverend Dr. Artnel Henry. The building is now called 'The Dr. Artnel Henry Standards and Technical Information Centre'.