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Registrar of the Office of the Children's Registry (OCR), Greig Smith (right), and other officers perform a song at a church service to mark the 7th anniversary of the OCR, held at the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston on January 19.

OCR Seeking Child Ambassadors

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) is searching for primary and high school students to take up positions as child ambassadors island-wide, for the period 2014 to 2016. Launched in 2012, the Child Ambassadors Programme is one of the...
Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, highlights the agency’s achievements over its seven year history, at the 7th anniversary church service held on January 19, at the Bethel United Church, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.
Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, highlights the agency’s achievements over its seven year history, at the 7th anniversary church service held on January 19, at the Bethel United Church, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.

Government Provides $200 Million to OCR
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Registrar of the Office of the Children's Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, makes a point as he delivers a message at the church service to mark the 7th anniversary of the OCR, held on January 19 at the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.

OCR to Undertake Several Major Activities in 2014

All in Place for Jazz and Blues Festival
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) makes a point during a recent press briefing. Also pictured are Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left) and Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right).
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) makes a point during a recent press briefing. Also pictured are Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left) and Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right).

Adoption Law Under Review

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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), addresses journalists during a press briefing held at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday, January 15. Also pictured (from left) are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey; and Children’s Adviser in the Ministry, Sadie Keating. (FILE)
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Children Removed from Lockups Last Year

The Ministry of Youth and Culture removed more than 165 children deemed in need of care and protection from police lockups in 2013. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said this was among several significant strides made by the Government over the past year as it regards the care of Jamaica’s children. Speaking at a press briefing at her New Kingston...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), listens while Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right), responds to a question during a press briefing held at the Ministry in New Kingston on Wednesday, January 15. At left is Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey.
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Agencies to Clear Backlog of Adoption Applications

The Child Development Agency (CDA) and the Adoption Board will be working overtime to clear the backlog of adoption applications this year. This was the commitment given by Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland, at a press briefing held on Wednesday morning, January 15, at the Ministry of Youth and Culture in New Kingston. She informed that at present,...
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Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson. (FILE)
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January 17 is Closing Date for Entries in JCDC Gospel Competitions

The closing date for entries in the 2014 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Children’s Gospel and the Gospel Song Competitions is Friday, January 17, 2014. Entry forms, rules and other details of the competitions can be obtained from the JCDC’s website at: www.jcdc.gov.jm or at the agency’s parish offices. The Children’s Gospel Song Competition accepts both covers (previously recorded) and...
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Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.
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Minister of Youth and Culture’s Remarks at the 2014 Maroon Celebration

Salutations……. Today I am pleased to return to Accompong as once again the Ministry of Youth and Culture joins with the Maroon community in celebrating one of the most significant successes in the quest of the displaced African people to restore their original dignity and integrity and record to the world their determination never to give in to the forces...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), accepts a cheque valued at $250,000 from former West Indian cricketer, Brian Lara (2nd left), when he visited the Minister’s New Kingston offices on December 30. The cheque, which was accepted by the Minister on behalf of the Child Development Agency (CDA) will go towards the island’s children’s homes. Others sharing in the moment are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, CDA, Rosalee Gage Grey (left); and Advisor in the Ministry, Sadie Keating.
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Ministry of Youth and Culture Gets Financial Boost from Famed Cricketer

Ministry of Youth and Culture has received a donation of $500,000 to provide assistance to children in the care of the Child Development Agency (CDA) from former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara. The presentation was made to the Minister Hanna at the Ministry’s head office on December 30, 2013. A portion of the funds will also be used to...
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Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.
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Minister Hanna says Tessanne is the Best

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has congratulated Tessanne Chin on winning the American television entertainment competition ‘The Voice’. The Jamaican singer was announced as the winner of the competition on Tuesday, December 17, following weeks of performances and eliminations based on voting by audiences across the United States through email, text messaging, phone calls...
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Authentic Jamaican Products on Sale at Kumba Mi Yabba

Christmas shoppers and lovers of authentic Jamaican products will be in for a treat at this year’s Kumba Mi Yabba Christmas Village, the Jamaican craft producers’ marketplace, set for the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, on Sunday, December 22. The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) led event, provides a platform for local producers and manufacturers of innovative and indigenous products and...
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