Vybz Kartel’s Sister Gives Strong Speech in Bid for JTA President Spot
Vybz Kartel took to social media Wednesday morning to share a clip of his sister, Dr. Maureen Mullings-Nelson, as she campaigns for the presidency of the Jamaican Teachers’ Association (JTA).
Dr. Mullings-Nelson, a respected educator and advocate for equity in education, is building her campaign around fixing systemic inequalities in Jamaica’s schools — and she’s not mincing words.
The deejay shared the video with the caption, “Maureen Nelson for JTA President! 📚 🏫 🙏🏿.”
In the viral clip shared by Kartel, she responds to a journalist’s question about performance-based pay for teachers, declaring that ‘Performance-based pay, given the current context of the Jamaican education system, must be rubbished.’
She went on to highlight the stark disparities across schools on the island, noting that while some are well-resourced and supported, others remain at the lower end of the system, lacking even the basics. “How can we evaluate performance fairly,” she asked, “when the playing field isn’t level?”
The educator also pointed to the overwhelming inclusion of special education students in mainstream classrooms, revealing that 97% of these students are placed in general education settings, often without adequate support.
Her remarks struck a chord with many teachers and parents, reigniting the national conversation around classroom conditions, fairness, and support for special needs children.
Kartel’s latest endorsement of his sister’s campaign sparked a wave of comments, with fans applauding the family’s commitment to national issues.
“Big up Dr. Mullings-Nelson, true queen fi di people,” one fan commented under the post. Another wrote, “A real talk! Fix di system before yuh judge teacher performance!”
With the JTA elections approaching, Dr. Mullings-Nelson’s bold stance and high-profile support are definitely shaking up the race. Whether her platform will carry her to the presidency remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: she’s got the nation’s attention via her brother.
Check out Mullings-Nelson’s speech below:
