2 June 2009
Jamaica revs up preparations for skills assembly
Jamaica Gleaner, Saturday May 30, 2009
By Tyrone Reid, Staff Reporter
Jamaica's planning machinery was revved up yesterday as the island continues to fine-tune preparations to host the second largest event on the World Skills International's calendar - the General Assembly.
In October 2010, officials from some 50 countries will descend on Kingston for the event. A venue is to be decided. World Skills International is the organiser of the biennial World Skills competition, a major international vocational contest. The competition is the association's premier calendar event.
Jamaica beat Singapore in 2007 for the privilege of hosting the general assembly. The country's successful bid was supported by both the public and private sector. The HEART Trust/NTA, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Jamaica Trade and Invest and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) were highlighted yesterday for their contribution to the effort.