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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, explains the significance and value of world heritage sites, at a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, held today (September 29) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

World Heritage Awareness Campaign Launched

A public awareness campaign, aimed at explaining the significance of world heritage sites and their protection, has been launched by the Ministry of Youth and Culture. The campaign is part of activities to celebrate Heritage Month 2015 (October), being celebrated...

President of the Youth-for-Development Network (YFDN), Andre Wilson (left), makes a presentation to Social Development Manager, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mona Sue-Ho, during the A Ganar Alliance programme’s recent graduation ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

A Ganar Alliance – Tailoring Assistance for Unattached Youth

Participant in the National Youth Service (NYS) Empowerment Programme, Oshane Nevers, tells of his experiences in the programme, during an interview with JIS News. At right is NYS Director of Community Services, Nickeasha Lindsay.

NYS Empowerment Programme Caters to the Disabled

Anthony C. Winkler, successful Jamaican-born novelist and winner of 2014 Gold Musgrave award.

IOJ regrets the passing of celebrated Jamaican novelist, Anthony C. Winkler

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is in light conversation with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Executive Director, Delroy Gordon, just before the start of the Spirit of Independence Awards presentation ceremony at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St. Andrew on September 16.

Minister Hanna Reports Savings of $20 Million from Grand Gala

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NYS Says GWEP Has Helped Young People

Director of Community Services at the National Youth Service (NYS), Nickeasha Lindsay, says the Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) has been successful in helping to provide work experience for young people. “It has helped young persons to garner valuable work experience, technical and employability skills, create a professional network as well as build their confidence that can aid in their...

Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson, speaks about the work of the entity, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on September 2.

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JCDC Up For Most Socially Aware Award

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is among six finalists in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, has been nominated for the ‘Most Socially Aware’ award in the competition, organised by the Cabinet Office, which is aimed at recognising service excellence in the public sector. “This nomination is welcome...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, exchange warm greetings just before the start of the ceremony to officially open the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in downtown Kingston today (Sept. 6). The centre, named in honour of South American Liberator and Venezuelan Revolutionary Leader, Simón Bolívar, is a gift to Jamaica from Venezuela.

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Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Officially Opens

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre was officially opened today (September 6), standing as another symbol of the bonds of friendship between Jamaica and Venezuela. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, cut the ribbon at the ceremony held at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. A...

Inspector Natalie Palmer-Mair (left) of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), presents a launch certificate to members of the Clarke Castle Uprising Police Youth Club in St. Mary.

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Youngsters Urged To Join Police Youth Clubs

The country’s young people are being encouraged to get involved in police youth clubs in order to bring about meaningful change in their lives and contribute to the progress of their communities. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, says the clubs serve a positive purpose, by impacting...

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Youth Ministry Stages ‘Money Talk Hackathon’

The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be hosting a special forum aimed at fostering greater participation and inclusion of the country’s youth in matters pertaining to the economy. The event, dubbed: ‘Money Talk Hackathon’ will be held on Wednesday, August 26, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston beginning at 6:00 p.m. A similar forum is being planned...

Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.

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Step Up To the Plate, Hanna Urges Youngsters

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says now is the time for the country’s youth to step up to the plate and take their role as the nation’s future leaders. “You are at a defining moment in this country so stop joining those who believe that ‘nutten nah gwaan’ in Jamaica. It is your generation that has to...

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Jamaica Set to Showcase Diverse Cultural Expressions at CARIFESTA XII

Jamaica will be among 24 countries to participate in the twelfth staging of the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) set to take place in Haiti August 21-30, 2015, under the theme ‘Our Roots, Our Culture, Our Common Future’. CARIFESTA is the largest cultural and artistic event in the Caribbean which showcases cultural expressions of artistes across the region. Minister...