Provision of highly competitive salaries would lead to retention of smartest, most committed teachers – JTA President Dr. Smith

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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Senator Delano Seiveright announces intention to vie for North Central St. Andrew seat

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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NRSC contemplates limit for drink driving

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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Teen girl shot dead, 2 men wounded in St Andrew

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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NRSC to meet today to further discussions on road safety

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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ECJ to begin fieldwork on St.Catherine boundary changes as part of efforts to make Portmore a parish

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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Consumer Confidence survey indicates that more Jamaicans believe the economy will get better

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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JUTC not abandoning 23 routes says Transport Ministry

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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Security Minister says addition of inshore patrol vessels to Jamaica’s security apparatus will contribute to continued reduction in crime

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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Japan’s ambassador to Jamaica commends Government and security forces on 35% reduction in murders this year

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith, says issues impacting teacher remuneration and conditions of service must be addressed if the Government is serious about transforming Jamaica into a knowledge-based economy.

He states that this requires the provision of highly competitive salaries when compared to other professions.

Dr. Smith explains that this would lead to the retention of the smartest and most committed teachers.

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