Williams says practice of covering locks in schools must end

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Public school teachers restive over salary and other concerns

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Teachers frustrated with salary issues arising from the compensation review

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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New JTA president calls for policy directive to support gifted children and establishment of more diagnostic centres for special needs children

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

Read More

84-year-old Hanover man confesses to killing wife and another elderly woman

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Night shelter for homeless persons in Ocho Rios now open

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Repatriated farm workers to submit written statements to Labour Ministry amid probe into victimization claims

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

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Man wanted by Hanover police held during operation in St James

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

Read More

Supreme Court to hear claims from guards challenging controversial new contracts issued by employers

Students, especially boys who are of the Rastafarian faith and have their hair in dreadlocks may soon be able to wear their hair uncovered.

Education Minister Fayval Williams has indicated that the practice of using tams to cover the locks, needs to end.

The minister was giving an update on the draft dress and grooming policy for schools, while at the Jamaica Teachers Association Conference now underway in Negril, Westmoreland.

She said a persons’ religious practices should be respected.

Ms Williams pointed out that if the religion states that the hair should be covered, then that should be followed.

She said the policy should be published later this week.

Read More