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STICK TO CODES - JTA president rejects anything-goes approach to school dress, public standards

September 12, 2026 | News
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is calling for a return to stricter dress-code standards in public spaces, including schools and financial institutions, arguing that established rules should be respected and upheld. Harrison made the comments while responding to a question about dress codes in schools during a Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday. She, however, noted that all schools have clear guidelines governing acceptable attire.
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