MTW GETS JATAD AWARD

In the picture: Mrs. Barbara Cadogan (right), receiving a silver plaque on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Works from Mr. Karl Williams (left), Chairman, Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ) formerly JATAD.

The Jamaica Association for Training and Development (JATAD) on Thursday July 7, 2005 celebrated a quarter century of achievement under the theme “Energizing Regional Prosperity - High Morale, Productivity and Quality” at a ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The occasion was also used to re-brand the current JATAD, with a new vision and a new name – the ‘Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica’ (HRMAJ).

The Ministry of Transport and Works was awarded for its partnership with JATAD and Mrs. Barbara Codogan, Senior Director of Human Resource Management and Administration was on hand to receive the prestigious award, a silver plaque. Among those representing the Ministry at the ceremony, were Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alwin Hales, Mrs. Elsa-May Binns, Senior Director, Policy Planning and Evaluation, Mr. Altius Williams, Principal Finance Officer, Ms. Annette Osbourne, Director of Policy, Mrs. Ethnie Moulton, Director of Administration, Ms. Raquel Forbes, Legal Officer and Mr. Leo McEwan, Public Relations Officer.

Guest Speaker at the event was Professor Errol Morrison who used to the opportunity to emphasise the importance of unity at the workplace. He noted that far more is achieved when all stakeholders involved in any productive endeavour pool their resources and pull together. He lauded JATAD for the twenty-five years of sturdy contribution to the human resource landscape.