The JCCABC has been involved in organizing a variety of social functions, and events, as well as hosting such Jamaican dignitaries as the Hon. Maxine Henry Wilson, Minister of Information, the Hon. Birchell Whiteman, Minister of Education and Culture, his Excellency Raymond Wolfe, High Commissioner of Jamaica in Canada, and most recently the Hon. Portia Simpson, Minister of Tourism and Sports.
The objectives of the Jamaican Institute of Architects are to promote and increase the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members in all things relating to the profession of Architecture. To advance and maintain a high standard in the practice of Architecture in Jamaica, and to those ends, establish and maintain or to assist in the establishment and maintenance of classes, exhibitions or lectures in and to promote public appreciation of Architecture and the allied arts and sciences.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean was formally established under the Laws of Jamaica and incorporated as a company in October 1988, bringing together Accountants of the English-speaking Caribbean.
Earlier efforts to formalize a regional body were partly affected by poor communication network, inadequacy of resources and disparities in the development of the profession in the various territories. However, political and economic events in the region, including the Treaty of Chaguaramas (1974), which resulted in the formation of the Caribbean Community and other regional bodies such as the Caribbean Development Bank, assisted in bringing the countries of the region closer together. Simultaneously, companies were extending their operations across national borders resulting in greater demands on the profession.
The Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ), formerly The Jamaica Association of Training and Development (JATAD) saw its genesis in 1978 when a small group of training and development practitioners decided to form an association dedicated to the training and improvement ohttp://www.netsearchjamaica.com/admin/controller.php?file=suggest-listingf such professionals and practitioners.
In the early days, the Institute of Management and Production (IMP) under the leadership of Dr. Hopeton Gordon and the Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM), headed by the Hon. Glen Owen were instrumental in facilitating the activities of JATAD by providing a venue for meetings. However, it was not until November 11, 1980 that the Association was formally established and was officially launched on February 17, 1981 by then Minister of Industry and Commerce, Hon. Douglas Vaz.
The mission of GIFTE is to achieve peace, love, prosperity and harmony on earth by engaging, leading and facilitating the personal transformation of people who have a desire to live an enlightened life through self-exploration, self-enquiry, self-discovery and self-mastery.
This year, the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) celebrates 45 years of Growing Jamaica’s Exports. Established in 1966 to promote the growth and development of Jamaica’s export sector, the JEA believes there is a direct correlation between successful exporting and a thriving micro enterprise sector. The Association’s major areas of focus are Advocacy, Training, Financing, Project Management, Technology, Promotions, Publications and Market Information.
Founded in 1928, the Jamaica Dental Association (JDA) is a non-profit professional association. The Jamaica Dental Association (JDA) is the national voice for dentistry, dedicated to the advancement and leadership of a unified profession and to the promotion of optimal oral health, an essential component of general health.
The first convention of the Jamaica Dental Association was held in 1964 at the Kingston Sheraton Hotel, hosted by a small group of enterprising dentists with a passion for excellence paralleling the dental care of First World countries. Spurred on by the reception attendant on their endeavors, the JDA after a few years took the convention to the North Coast of Jamaica, which locus would attract a greater international clientele.
The Jamaica Debates Commission’s mission is to assist in the strengthening and growth of the democratic process by encouraging and supporting the dissemination and discussion of political views in an open and unbiased manner so as to enable the Jamaican electorate to make informed decisions. The Commission is of the view that by staging and widely distributing national political debates it will encourage political parties and the public to identify and focus on the issues of national importance.
The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) was born out of an idea formulated by a group of customs brokers who were experiencing great difficulties in clearing goods through Customs. They saw the need for a cohesive body to represent their interests. Hence, on November 15, 1965 a group of customs brokers met to discuss the problems they were facing.
A major decision coming out of this meeting was the setting up of a steering committee with specific terms of reference. Its main task was to draft a constitution and spearhead the formation of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica. It is important to highlight the fact that the CBFFAJ was not formed by the customs brokers for profit, but to guarantee effective representation of themselves as professionals. They also saw the need to have effective regulatory mechanisms governing their operations
Caribbean Estates is a gated community on the bernard lodge and dumbeholden roads (There are two entrances to the community) St Catherine which has eight clusters with its own executive body. Each of the 8 clusters is named after a Caribbean Island and are as follows:
