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Rhodes Scholar Says Youth Must Be Positively Engaged

Jamaica’s 2014 Rhodes Scholar, Timar Jackson, says the country’s youth, particularly those at risk, must be positively engaged as part of efforts to combat crime and violence in the country. He argued that a number of young people, who become...

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.

Youth Ministry to Identify Jobs in Creative Industry

Child Ambassador, Saran Wilson, hails the programme and encourages other young people to serve.

Child Ambassador Encourages Others to Serve

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.

Festival Queen Gets $150,000 to Fund Project

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.

94 Nominated for PM’s Youth Awards for Excellence

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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...

12 years ago Culture

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...

12 years ago Culture

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...

12 years ago Culture

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 OCR’s main initiatives aimed at involving youngsters in the fight against child abuse. Interested persons can download application forms from...

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.

12 years ago Culture

Government Provides $200 Million to OCR

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) has received some $200 million in Government allocation over the past seven years, as it carries out its work aimed at reducing the incidence of child abuse in the country. Registrar of the OCR, Greig Smith, made the revelation as he gave an overview of the agency’s operations at a 7th anniversary church...

12 years ago Culture

OCR to Undertake Several Major Activities in 2014

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) will undertake several major activities throughout 2014, as part of its seventh anniversary celebrations. Operations at the OCR, an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, began on January 1, 2007. The year-long events will begin with a church service at the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), 20 South Camp...

12 years ago Culture

All in Place for Jazz and Blues Festival

Organisers of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival say that all is in place for the staging of the three-day show. A key event on the Jamaica’s annual music calendar, the festival is slated to take place from January 30 to February 1 at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium, which has become the show’s home venue. With several major local and...