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Entries Invited For “Vybzing” Animated Music Video Challenge
The country’s young animators are being invited to submit their creative work for the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) animated music video challenge. The competition is part of the CDB’s youth outreach programme dubbed ‘Vybzing’, and is open to Jamaicans ages … Continued
JAID Calls for Assessment of More Children
The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) is calling for the assessment of more children who are classified as slow learners, as this may be an indication of intellectual disability (ID). Executive Director of JAID, Christine Rodriguez, said the Ministry … Continued
Strategic Review of Residential Care Facilities
The Government is to undertake a strategic review of its residential child care facilities, to strengthen the services provided for children in State care. This was disclosed by State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, following a meeting with … Continued
FSC Says SFEP is Empowering Young People
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) says its Schools’ Financial Education Programme (SFEP) is empowering young people to establish strong personal money management tendencies. According to Executive Director at the FSC, Janice P. Holness, the programme, which has been in operation … Continued
Festival Queen to Embark on National Outreach Project
Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Chereese Ricketts, will soon embark on a national outreach project, aimed at heightening public awareness, particularly among young people, about mental health, and removing the stigma associated with it. The initiative, titled the ‘eMOTION Move … Continued
Training for Wards Exiting State Care
Hundreds of wards of the State are receiving skills and vocational training through a project sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The training forms part of a transitional programme that will provide the wards with basic … Continued
Youth in Detention Centre Get Help From RISE Life
Some 50 youth housed at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Detention Centre for Boys, in St. Catherine, are undergoing rehabilitation, in preparation for their reintegration into society. The Reaching Individuals Through Skills and Education (RISE) Life Management Services is providing training in … Continued