JUTC managers fail to meet minimum qualification, MD lists high school diploma

Wakanda News Details

JUTC managers fail to meet minimum qualification, MD lists high school diploma

A performance audit of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) by the Auditor General’s Department has found that several senior personnel lack minimum qualifications as well as an absence of transparency in recruitment practices at the...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

You may also like

Jenkins, Joseph Charles (1914-1959)

Joseph Charles Jenkins, the first African American naval officer, paved the way for the beginning of desegregation in the United States Coast Guard. Jenkins was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1914. Unfortunately, there is little information regarding his

fave

Source: Black Past

Bowie State University (1865- )

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is Maryland’s oldest historically black university, and one of the ten oldest African American institutions of higher education in the United States. It is also one of eleven senior colleges and universities in the University of Maryland system. The

fave

Source: Black Past

Ernest Davis commonly referred to as “Ernie” by friends and colleagues, was an American football halfback who passed away at the mere age of 23 due to complications from leukemia. Born in New Salem, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1939, Davis was a popular athlete in his school and college

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Emory O. Jackson, the Birmingham World, and the Fight for Civil Rights in Alabama

In the article below, Kimberley Mangun, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, describes her ongoing research on the Birmingham (Alabama) World and its longtime editor, Emory O. Jackson. Mangun is writing a cultural biography of Jackson and the

fave

Source: Black Past

Gratz et al v. Bollinger et al (2003)

No. 02-516. Argued April 1, 2003--Decided June 23, 2003

fave

Source: Black Past

Rhue, Sylvia (1947- )

Sylvia Rhue is a distinguished writer, religious scholar, documentarian, and public speaker. She has engaged in significant work in religious communities around lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) rights and sexuality as well as co-produced an award-winning

fave

Source: Black Past

James & Lydia Sims

During World War II, Lydia Sims moved from Newark, New Jersey, to Spokane with her husband, James Sims, an Army Air Force soldier stationed at Geiger Airfield. At the end of the war, the Sims family decided to remain in Spokane. For 10 years they lived in the Garden Springs housing

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

19

1969

Timothy Zachery Mosley, born on March 10, 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a popular American musician and recording artist. He attended Salem High School at Virginia Beach. Having interest in music since his childhood, he was known as “DJ Tim” or “DJ Timmy Tim”. The first

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Mar

10

1972

Born on April 27, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, George Gervin is a retired professional basketball player who is known to be one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Apr

27

1952

Aynaw, Yityish “Titi” (1992- )

Yityish “Titi” Aynaw was crowned Miss Israel on February 27, 2013. She made history when she became the first Miss Israel of African ancestry. Born in Gondar Province, Ethiopia, Aynaw arrived in Israel in March 2003 along with her older brother and grandparents at the age of 12 after

fave

Source: Black Past

Feb

27

2013

University of the Virgin Islands (1962-- )

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is a public university located on the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix, the United States Virgin Islands. It was established in 1962 In 1986 it officially became one of the 117 U.S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It remains the

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

16

1962

Wiley College (1873- )

Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, is the first African-American college established in the Lone Star State. The institution was founded in 1873 by Bishop Isaac Wiley of Methodist Episcopal Church and chartered by the Freedman’s Aid Society in 1882. Isaac Wiley grew up with dreams of becoming

fave

Source: Black Past

Deborrah Kaye Allen, better known as Debbie Allen, is an American choreographer and dancer from Houston, Texas. She was born on January 16, 1950 to Arthur Allen and Vivian Ayers. Her mother was a strong role model in her life, who took care of Debbie and her siblings when her parents got

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Jan

16

1950

Arkansas Baptist College [Little Rock] (1884-- )

Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private four-year institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The college was founded as the Ministers Institute in August 1884 at the Annual Convention of the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It opened three months later at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in

fave

Source: Black Past

Mitchell, Parren James (1922-2007)

Parren James Mitchell was a civil rights activist, the first African American elected to Congress from the South since 1898, and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Born in 1922, Mitchell grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended public schools there. His father was a waiter

fave

Source: Black Past

Frank Robinson named manager of the Cleveland

Frank Robinson named manager of the Cleveland Indians and became the first Black manager in the major leagues.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

3

1974

Mikal E. Belicove

Home › About Us - Staff Biographies

fave

Source: Black Past

Rust College [Holly Springs] (1866- )

Rust College was founded in 1866 by the Freeman’s Aid Society’s missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the goal of providing basic education for adults and children who had formerly been enslaved. Located outside Holly Springs, Mississippi, the College is currently affiliated with the

fave

Source: Black Past

Oakwood University [Huntsville] (1896- )

Oakwood College is a private, four-year coeducational historically black liberal arts university located in Huntsville, Alabama; the small urban campus is five minutes from downtown. Sitting on 1,185 acres, Oakwood University is one of the historical landmarks of Huntsville. It is the only

fave

Source: Black Past

Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBS's television stations division, the

Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBSs television stations division, the highest ranking African American in network television. Rodgers had been general manager of WBBM-TV, CBSs Chicago Station

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

3

1990

Owens, Jesse, 1913–80, U.S. track star, b. Alabama. He was also called John Cleveland Owens, although his original name was said to be simply J. C. Owens. After his family moved to Cleveland he excelled at track and field events in high school. He won the broad-jump titles at the outdoor

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Smokey Robinson born

Soul singer William Smokey Robinson born in Detroit, Michigan. Robinsons first singing group was the Miracles which he formed in 1955 while still in high school. The groups first success came in 1960 with the hit, Shop Around.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Feb

19

1940

Mathews, Meredith (1919-1992)

Prominent social and civic leader in African American Seattle, Washington, Meredith Mathews was born in Thomaston, Georgia on September 14, 1919. He attended public schools in Georgia and then moved to Ohio for college. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Wilberforce University in

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

19

1992

Hal McRae is named manager of the Kansas City Royals. He is one of two African-A

Hal McRae is named manager of the Kansas City Royals. He is one of two African-American managers serving In major league baseball.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

May

24

1991

Simmons, Ruth (1945- )

Ruth Simmons is the first African American to be named President of an Ivy League university. She is also the first African American woman to lead any major university in the United States. Simmons was sworn in as the 18th President of Brown University in autumn 2001 and the University’s first

fave

Source: Black Past

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History: A Brief History

In the following account Professor Malik Simba of California State University, Fresno, describes the century-long histry of the largest organized body dedicated to the research and promotion of African American

fave

Source: Black Past

Apr

3

1950

Brown, Jill E. (1950- )

Jill Elaine Brown became the first African American woman to serve as a pilot for a major U.S airline when she was hired by Texas international Airlines at the age of 28. Her passion for flying began as a teenager, leading her into the U.S. Navy flight training program where she became its first

fave

Source: Black Past

Xavier University [New Orleans] (1915- )

Xavier University is a private, four-year coeducational historically black university located in New Orleans, Louisiana; the campus is located one mile from downtown New Orleans. Xavier University is the only historically black college or university (HBCU) affiliated with the Roman Catholic

fave

Source: Black Past

Hendrix, Jimi (1942-1970)

Legendary self-taught, left-handed guitarist Jimi Hendrix was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the son of Lucille Jeter Hendrix and Al Hendrix. Jimi grew up in poverty but he loved science fiction, art, nearby Lake Washington and music, especially the R&B masters, Chuck Berry and Ray

fave

Source: Black Past

Sep

18

1970

Lauryn Hill is a singer, songwriter and actress who shot to fame in the 1990s with her R&B band “The Fugees” and later as a solo performer. She was born on May 26, 1975 in New Jersey to Valerie and Mal Hill. Her mother was an English teacher and her father was a management

fave

Source: Black History Resources

May

26

1975

More from Jamaica Gleaner

St Catherine man suspected drowned in Rio Grande, Portland

One more COVID death on Boxing Day; 39 new cases; 138 recover

Men injured after truck overturned, in stable condition

Trinidad man to face court for murder of Jamaican

EU starts COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Police give harrowing account of Nashville RV bombing

IDB approves record US$21.6 billion in lending to LAC in 2020

Police in Guyana probing Christmas Day murders of mother and daughter

Ten year-old boy goes missing on Boxing Day

Police name two wanted men, amid Christmas Day, Boxing Day upsurge in Rose Town

Dwight Fletcher | Priorities and obedience

Rev Dr Nicolette Evans empowering Christians to live their best lives

Pain in the Promise – Part II

The ‘Jamapanese’ Love Story: Meet Davia and Katsushi Hirao

A different kind of Christmas for Longville Park residents

Homeless struggling to find food during Yuletide season

‘It’s unfair’ - Online shoppers want increase in US$50 duty-free limit

Old problems haunt New Haven - As floodwaters recede, residents battle mosquitoes, sewage issues amid losses

Cuba gears up to start COVID-19 vaccination - Jab from Caribbean neighbour not on the cards for Ja, says Tufton

A Christmas miracle - 7-y-o spends first festive holiday out of hospital after life-saving heart surgery

A recurring nightmare - New virus strain marks latest chapter in rocky year for Caribbean tourism

Christmas despair - Travel ban sucks joy out of holidays for J’cans grounded in UK

Two guns seized, 13 arrested in St Catherine, Kingston

PAHO issues guidelines for food safety during COVID Christmas

IDB Says Institutional reforms helped in country's response to COVID-19

No COVID deaths on Christmas Day; 87 new cases

UK imposes tough new COVID restrictions; variant virus spreads to Europe

Germany, Hungary give first vaccine shots ahead of EU rollout

Eastern Caribbean dollar remains strong says ECCB governor

US-based Adventist leader and daughter abducted in Haiti

US Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war

Clarendon church presses ahead with Christmas cheer amid COVID-19

Shak’s Hope fêtes sicklers

UWI students anxious to return to face-to-face class

Clarendon church cheers community with evening carols

JN Fund Managers recognises ‘Everyday Heroes’ under season of gratitude campaign

Mair launches fundraiser to support online learning in Ja - Miami consul general aims to raise US$50,000

Toronto deputy mayor brings Christmas cheer to Central Kingston

Goodwill centre to get new school courtesy of Helping Hands Jamaica

Top diplomat hails dedication of Jamaicans in the diaspora

Long Pond sugar lands dispute settled - Farmers get 3,600 acres, Everglades gets 200 acres

St Thomas man needs a place to call home

Two receive inaugural Kenneth Chung Memorial Accounting scholarships

Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis makes no joke about giving back to Trench Town

On cusp of 100, Norman turns up heat in kitchen

Boy, oh, boy, oh, boy! - Mothers elated as three male babies mark Christmas Jubilee

Home sweet home - Prayers answered as former ward of State gets holiday gift

No kidding about goats - 27-y-o herdsman finds joy in livestock rearing

Ditching office job for farm, New Hall woman digs in

Dumped as infant, now top of the class! - Former janitor, pregnant thrice by 20, is poster girl for comebacks

Education Facts

Arts Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)