ISSN 0799 –2386
Vision 2030 Jamaica Update
Vol. 7 Issue # 2
ISSN 0799 –2386
UPDATE A Quarterly Newsletter of the Planning Institute of Jamaica
Overall Winners: Members of Shortwood House pose with teachers after winning the trophy for the House with the highest accumulated points in the Vision 2030 Jamaica-Cumberland High School Citizenship Incentive Awards Programme Quiz & Debating Competition.
APRIL 2014 – JUNE 2014
IN THIS ISSUE APRIL 2013 – JUNE 2013
A Partnership for Transformation… Vision 2030 Jamaica/Cumberland High School
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umberland High School in Portmore St. Catherine is repositioning itself to become the School of Choice!
The school reached a major milestone on Wednesday June 18, 2014, when it became the first school in Jamaica to participate in a Quiz and Debating Competition focusing on knowledge and awareness of Vision 2030 Jamaica, as well as general civic and cultural issues. The Competition marks Phase I under the Vision 2030 Jamaica-Cumberland High School Citizenship Incentive Awards Project —a partnership agreement between the school and the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). PIOJ Deputy Director General, Richard Lumsden, speaking at the launch of the project on Monday June 9, 2014, revealed that the partnership will focus specifically on Goal Two of the National Development Plan— “The Jamaican Society is Secure, Cohesive and Just”. By focusing the project on this goal will assist the school in building a safe and secure community.
Mr. Lumsden also noted that the project aims to “assist students to develop, demonstrate and embrace positive values through a regard for national symbols and an appreciation for Jamaica’s cultural heritage”. Students competed in Houses named after local Teachers’ Colleges: GC Foster, Mico, Shortwood, and St. Joseph’s. Shortwood emerged overall winners by placing first in the Quiz Competition and second in the Debating Competition. GC Foster copped the first prize in the Debating Competition. Moot for the debate: A Safe and Secure Community is the Sole Responsibility of Administration (school). St. Joseph’s was second runner-up in the Quiz Competition. Phase II of the Project will focus on conflict resolution, anger management, civic and social responsibility, and cultural awareness— which are keys to achieving Vision 2030 Jamaica. If successful, the Citizenship Incentive Awards Project will be replicated in other schools across the island.
Community Renewal See highlights on Page 9 of the innovative Inner-City Street Style Cook Up Competition held in the Southside community of Downtown Kingston – Saturday, May 17, 2014 …
5TH BIENNIAL JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller (c), at the Head Table, during the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Confernce at the Rose Hall Hilton Hotel & Spa, on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Tracking Our Progress Director Director General, Mr. Richard Lumsden (r), updates the media on progress under Vision 2030 Jamaica during the PIOJ Quarterly Press Briefing, May 15, 2014. Seated at centre is PIOJ Director General, Mr. Colin Bullock; and at left, Director, Economic Policy & Research Division, Mr. James Stewart. Page 3
More… Vision 2030 Jamaica National Youth Ambassador in Action…………………… P.2 Thematic Working Groups……………... P.5 Outreach…………………….....…………… P.7 Next Steps/Bite of the Quarter………... P.10 What’s Happening? ………………………..P.10 Our Vision for Jamaica……………………. P.11