From the Grill to Greatness: Brandon McPhie’s Winning Culinary Journey
The Jerk man and his Jerk pan are a quintessential feature of Jamaican culture — as recognisable a symbol of the island as reggae music or white sand beaches. Built on a long legacy of resilience and the cultural fusion that defines Jamaican cuisine, jerk has earned its place among the country’s most celebrated culinary traditions. Recognising this significance, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition has long featured Pan Chicken and Street Food among its signature categories.
WorldSkills Jamaica Studica Robotics Hosts International Invitational Camp: On The #RoadToShanghai
Delegates from six countries gathered in Runaway Bay as the HEART/NSTA Trust convened the WorldSkills Jamaica–Studica Robotics International Invitational Camp. This high-profile event serves as the official launchpad for Jamaica’s bid at the upcoming 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, this September.
On Monday, June 8, the world came to Jamaica. Specialists, competitors, and educational leaders convened at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
HEART/NSTA Trust Takes Top Honour at JEF 2026 Convention
As a diamond sponsor of the recently held Jamaica Employers Federation 2026 Convention, the HEART/NSTA Trust was not simply present at the conversation about the future of Jamaica’s workforce — we helped shape it.
Held under the theme “Rebuilding with Purpose: Turning Crisis to Opportunity,” the convention provided a platform for the Trust to demonstrate its workforce development proposition to a major gathering of business leaders, HR practitioners, and senior decision-makers.