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Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Development Agency, Prudence Barnes
Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Development Agency, Prudence Barnes

CDA to Observe Foster Care Recognition Week, FEB 9 – 15

Foster care training and parenting workshops are among the many activities scheduled in observance of the eighth annual National Foster Care Recognition Week, from February 9 to 15. The activities are being organised by the Child Development Agency (CDA) under...
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), is greeted by Board Chairman of the National Youth Service (NYS), Maureen Webber, when she arrived at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston, on February 6, to participate in the official launch of the NYS’ Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP).
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), is greeted by Board Chairman of the National Youth Service (NYS), Maureen Webber, when she arrived at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston, on February 6, to participate in the official launch of the NYS’ Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP).

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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), speaks with Executive Director of the National Youth Service (NYS), Melvin Smith, prior to the start of a ceremony, held at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston, on February 6, to officially launch the NYS’ Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP).
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), speaks with Executive Director of the National Youth Service (NYS), Melvin Smith, prior to the start of a ceremony, held at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston, on February 6, to officially launch the NYS’ Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP).

NYS Graduate Work Experience Programme Launched
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), (from left): Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey; and Children’s Adviser in the Ministry, Sadie Keating. FILE
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), (from left): Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey; and Children’s Adviser in the Ministry, Sadie Keating. FILE

Youth Minister Condemns Brutal Killing of 8-Year-Old Celena Edmond
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Timar Jackson (left) on being named the 2014 Rhodes Scholar during a brief ceremony at King’s House on November 21.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Timar Jackson (left) on being named the 2014 Rhodes Scholar during a brief ceremony at King’s House on November 21.

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Minister Hanna: Bunny Rugs a true Reggae Ambassador

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has paid tribute to Bunny Rugs the late former lead singer of the Reggae band, Third World. Bunny Rugs, whose real name was William Clarke, passed away on February 3 after illness. Minister Hanna said the singer was “a true Reggae Ambassador”. Miss Hanna said: “I am sad that Bunny...
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Place Being Sought for Cultural Landmarks on World Heritage List

The Ministry of Youth and Culture is seeking to have two of the country’s cultural landmarks placed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says a submission was made earlier this week for the Blue and John Crow Mountains’ inclusion, adding that “we are also working with the Ministry...
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Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), performs the symbolic lighting of two torches to launch Reggae Month 2014 at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. This year’s fifth celebration, organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), is being held throughout February under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’ Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Kingston’s Mayor, Her Worship Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke; Chairman, JaRIA, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and Deputy Director of Tourism – Attractions, Cruise and Events at co-sponsor, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Jason Hall.
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Youth Ministry to Identify Jobs in Creative Industry

The Ministry of Youth and Culture is taking steps to identify additional sustainable job opportunities within Jamaica’s creative industry, particularly in Reggae music, for young people. This is one of the key areas of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the Ministry is currently negotiating with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), and which Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says...
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Child Ambassador, Saran Wilson, hails the programme and encourages other young people to serve.
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Child Ambassador Encourages Others to Serve

As the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) invites primary and high school students to serve as Child Ambassadors for the period 2014 to 2016, to help in promoting the welfare of the country’s children, one such advocate is lauding the programme and encouraging others to get involved. For the past year, Saran Wilson and 10 of her peers, have...
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Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson (right), shakes the hand of Business Development Officer, Lasco Financial Services, Susan Broadus (left), after receiving a cheque for $150,000 from Lasco Financial Services, on January 23, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Head office, in Kingston. The money is to assist Miss Tomlinson with her national outreach project. Others (from left) are: Marketing Officer, Lasco Financial Services, Matthew Blake; Director, Programmes Management, JCDC, Dorrett Thaxter and Chairperson, JCDC Festival Queen Competition, Cindy Breakspeare.
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Festival Queen Gets $150,000 to Fund Project

Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson, has received a cheque for $150,000 from Lasco Financial Services, to assist with her national outreach project. Miss Tomlinson said the project will involve tertiary level students, enrolled in social work, sociology and psychology programmes, to manage the volume of reports of child abuse and neglect at the Office of the Children’s...
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Noted Marketing Executive and Theatre Artist to Lead JCDC

Marketing executive, theatre artist, writer, producer and actor, Aston Cooke has been selected by the Board of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) to hold the position of Interim Board Chairman. The Board’s selection of an Interim Chairman has received the endorsement of the Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna. Mr. Cooke, a member of the JCDC...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), greets nominees for the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence for 2011 and 2012, prior to the ceremony at Emancipation Park on March 24 last year.
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94 Nominated for PM’s Youth Awards for Excellence

Ninety-four outstanding young persons have been nominated for the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence. The awards, established in 1998, recognise young Jamaicans who have contributed to the nation’s development and who have excelled in different areas, including sport, international achievement, academics, leadership, arts and culture, journalism, youth in service, entrepreneur and agriculture. Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards...
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