MISSION STATEMENT JAMAICA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

The JTA is a democratic organization dedicated

to the professional, financial and social 59th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
advancement of its members and the promo-
tion of the highest Educational standards for
the country. Royalton Negril Resort & Spa
Norman Manley Boulevard, A1
Westmoreland
VISION STATEMENT
To be the regional benchmark for teacher
membership organizations; setting standards
of excellence in service delivery and commit-
INFORMATION FOR
ment to national development. PARTICIPANTS

Printed by the
Administration, HRD & Finance Department
August 2023
Theme:
ADVANCING THE VISION: REIGNITING THE PASSION
8 THROUGH EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME JTA STAFF ON SITE
Welcome to all the participants in the JTA’s 59th
Annual Conference at Royalton Negril Resort &
• Dr. Mark Nicely - (876) 425-4432
Spa Norman Manley Boulevard, A1, Westmoreland
August 21-23, 2023. The theme of the Conference • Mr. Clayton Hall - (876) 484-4344
is ‘Advancing The Vision: Reigniting The Pas- • Dr. Margaret Chin - (876) 301-4668
sion Through Equitable And Inclusive • Mr. Doran Dixon - (876) 453-2192
Educational Opportunities’. • Mrs. Georgia Waugh Richards - (876) 564-8769
While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a se- • Ms. Petal Thompson - (876) 579-1499
rious threat to Jamaica, we encourage all our Del-
egates, Observers, Staff and well-wishers to • Mr. Norman Allen - (876) 551-0355
comply with protocols established by the ho- • Mr. Devon Meek - (876) 371-9683
tel and the JTA protocols. • Mr. Wayne Clarke - (876) 522-1557
REGISTRATION • Mr. Leaon Nash - (876) 874-8162
Regional Registration Desks will be set up and • Mr. Andre Morrison - (876) 570-5592
manned by the Regional Officers. The participants • Mrs. Pauline Wellington - (876) 360-9243
will be ushered to the respective JTA Registration • Mr. Colin Spence - (876) 550-0922
Desks.
• Mrs. Faithilyn Meeks-Ellis - (876) 454-3719
The JTA Secretariat is located across the corridor
• Miss Sasha-Gay Thomas - (876) 849-1408
from the main conference room. Registration
commences at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m.
on Monday, August 21,2023.
Registration is required on each day of the
Conference.

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RAPPORTEURS LUGGAGE
They will be on hand to record On arrival, the participants will be given
all the Sessions. tags for their luggage, and the Bellman will
take and store them in a safe space.

EXHIBITS
There are several interesting and informative
exhibits and we encourage our delegates and
observers to visit the booths during their free
time. We are discouraging persons from visiting Participants are encouraged to also tag their bags
the booths while the sessions are in progress. before leaving home to avoid them being
misplaced.
MOBILE PHONES
ATTIRE
Mobile phones should be muted during the The JTA’s Annual Conference is a Business
sessions. Conference and Delegates and Observers are
expected to arrive at the Conference dressed
in Business attire/Corporate wear to attend
the First Session of Conference which begins
on August 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
CHECK-OUT
Check-out is at 12:00 p.m. We encourage you
check out early and secure your luggage. After
checking out, please return to the
Conference Room to participate in the
sessions.
Have a wonderful Conference! N.B: Business attire is to be worn each day of the
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THIRD SESSION
The Investiture Ceremony- Monday, August 21,
2023 at 8:00 p.m. (Evening Wear). Please make
effort to be on time.
SEVENTH SESSION
The Awards Ceremony- Tuesday, August 22, 2023
at 8:00 p.m. (Evening Wear).
Please make effort to be on time.
MEALS
The Royalton Negril Resort & Spas is an All
inclusive hotel. The hotel policy dictates that
no food should be removed from the dining
area.
LUNCH AND DINNER
Lunch and dinner buffets are served at the Gour-
met Marche Restaurant. However, you can still
dine at any restaurant of your choice. Please check
with the Front Desk as you may have to make a
reservation for some restaurants.
Special dining arrangements can be made at some
of the restaurants.
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BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Breakfast buffet is served at the
Gourmet Marche Restaurant
starting at 7:00 a.m.
NB: Breakfast on the first day of
the Conference (Monday, August
21, 2023) will be served at the Conference
centre on arrival.
HOSPITALITY AND INFORMTION DESK
This will be manned by Mr. Clayton Hall, Mr. Colin
Spence, Dr. Margaret Chin, Mr. Doran Dixon,
Mr. Devon Meek and any other Administrative
Staff who is available.
USHERING
Specially invited guests will be ushered to their
seats by the JTA Administrative Staff and
volunteers.
FIRST AID
Speak with our Office Manager,
Mrs. Pauline Wellington in the JTA
Secretariat should you require First
Aid assistance.
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