Youth

The Child Development Agency (CDA) is providing counselling to grieving families and students following the deaths of 13-year-old J’Quan Forbes and three-year- old Lashaunie Thomas earlier this week. Chief Executive Officer of the CDA, Rosalee Gage Grey, said the agency’s … Continued

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is supporting the call by head of  the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, for greater corporate involvement in development projects being undertaken by the agency. … Continued

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Members of staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) brought cheer to residents of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home at the annual sports day held earlier this month at the facility in Walderston, Manchester. The day was filled with joy … Continued

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During Child Month in May, the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) will commence the distribution of Internet safety guidelines for children. The move is aimed at preventing the exploitation or abuse of children via the Internet. Children’s Advocate, Diahann … Continued

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, is appealing to parents not to choose entertainment over the care and protection of their children. Addressing a ‘Safe Children Forum’ in May Pen earlier this week, Senator Reid noted … Continued

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The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has donated $500,000 to the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), to provide support for National Children’s Day activities on May 13. The cheque was handed over at the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, in … Continued

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State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging business owners to facilitate the placement of more National Youth Service (NYS) Summer Programme participants in their organisations. “I know it is very difficult for small and medium … Continued

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State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government will be boosting the support services provided by the Child Development Agency (CDA). Mr. Green advises that the Ministry and CDA have discussed the proposed strengthening of … Continued

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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information plans to create a Youth Advisory Board in order to deepen its engagements with the nation’s young people. State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Board, whose members will include young people, is … Continued

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, says children should be given a chance to enjoy their childhood and not be preyed upon or be forced into doing things well beyond their age. He was … Continued

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging young men to strive to be positive leaders and role models. Mr. Green, who was addressing a graduation ceremony for some 100 Jamaica College … Continued

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The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is moving to boost provisions to young people under the National Youth Service (NYS) and the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) programme.             Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, told JIS News … Continued

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