The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is counting ballots cast in last month’s election to select a President for the 2015/2016 academic year. The count is taking place at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
The election, held from June 16 to June 20 at various schools, saw JTA members voting from a list of five candidates. Among them are principals, Norman Allen, Melva Humes-Johnson and Georgia Waugh Richards. The other contenders are classroom teachers, Claudette James and Merlene Dawes.
JTA Public Relations Officer Leon Nash said the results will be available on Tuesday afternoon.
The president-elect will succeed Doran Dixon who vacates the post next month to take up duties as president.
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JTA to elect President for 2015/2016
