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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

In an effort to make the adoption process in Jamaica less tedious and more in line with international standards, the Adoption Board is conducting a review of the country’s Adoption Act. Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said the...

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)

Children Removed from Lockups Last Year

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.

Agencies to Clear Backlog of Adoption Applications

Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson. (FILE)

January 17 is Closing Date for Entries in JCDC Gospel Competitions

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

Minister of Youth and Culture’s Remarks at the 2014 Maroon Celebration

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 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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JCDC Launches ‘Mek It An’ Share It’ Gift-Giving Initiative for Children

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has launched a ‘Mek It An’ Share It’ initiative, aimed at providing handmade gifts for children in state care, this Christmas. Director of Marketing at the JCDC, Stephen Davidson, told JIS News that the initiative invites the public to donate handmade gifts, such as toys, linens, clothing, greeting cards, among other items, to children...

Director of Marketing at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson, giving details of the Visual Art Exhibition to be launched on December 8.

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Culture Ministry Launches Visual Art Exhibition

The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be launching a Visual Art Exhibition dubbed ‘Jamaican Main Audience Day Experience’, on Sunday, December 8, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown, Kingston. Spearheaded by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the exhibition is scheduled to continue through to December 22, and will provide the appropriate platform for showcasing a variety of award-winning...

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Youth Minister Calls for More Support for Children and Youth with Disabilities

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna says her Ministry and its agencies were doing more to reach, accommodate and include people with disabilities - particularly children and youth. Minister Hanna was speaking on Wednesday, December 4, at the Jamaica launch of UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children report 2013 which focuses on children with disabilities. The...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (third left), along with students from various high schools in the Corporate Area, examine a piece entitled ‘Red Coat’, during a tour of the National Gallery of Jamaica Wednesday, December 4, following the official launch of the Ministry’s culture card programme. The card will allow some 100 students to access, free of cost, the museums and galleries of the Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) events and JAMBIZ productions.

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Museums and Galleries Free for Students With Culture Cards

Approximately 100 students from schools in the Corporate Area are set to increase their knowledge of the island’s rich heritage after being presented with Culture Cards. The card will allow them to access, free of cost, the museums and galleries of the Institute of Jamaica; Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) events and JAMBIZ productions. The project, which was conceptualised by...