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The Government has announced plans to establish a National Museum of the Jamaican People, with branches in Kingston and Montego Bay. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, who provided details during her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18, said the museum will be created as part of the Institute...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says a Green Paper on the revised National Youth Policy could be tabled in Parliament by September. Miss Hanna, who made the disclosure while contributing to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 18, said the Concept Paper and Cabinet Submission are to go to the Human Resource...

The Seville Great House and Museum in St. Ann will officially re-open on July 12, with a raft of activities unveiled to increase its vibrancy. Making her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18, Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said the facility will again be the venue for this...

The National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is to be strengthened this year as part of efforts to ensure that Jamaica is able to access more support from the flagship agency of culture. This was disclosed by Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna Tuesday, June 18, during her contribution to the 2013/14...

The Government has removed 148 children from police lockups for care and protection between January last year and May this year. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says this is one of the steps that has been taken towards achieving compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Standard Minimum Rules...

As at August this year, students benefitting under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will have free entry to museums and galleries of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the annual Emancipation/Independence activities. This will be facilitated through culture cards to be provided by the Ministry of Youth and Culture. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, who made...

It is costing the Government billions of dollars per year to fund the agencies and institutions responsible for the care and protection of children, many of whom have been neglected or abused. This has prompted Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, to call for a change in the mindset of persons who are having children without giving thought...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be restructured to serve as an incubator to develop the nation’s talent to go on the world’s stage. Speaking during the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18, Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said the Commission will take responsibility to register all artistes who come...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Government is placing increased focus on crime prevention with measures being put in place to target at-risk youth. He said that while the country has made significant progress in putting a dent in crime, with a 40 per cent reduction in homicides over the last three years, the Government is determined...

Cabinet has approved the merger of the National Youth Service (NYS) and the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD), a move that is expected to increase the budget of both agencies to a total of $561 million. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, who made the disclosure while contributing to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says she is working assiduously to drastically improve the work and effectiveness of the Child Development Agency (CDA). Miss Hanna informed that in this vein, she has implemented a number of strategies and methods to completely revitalise and transform the agency. Making her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House...

The Ministry of Youth and Culture remains on target with the implementation of several of the Jamaica 50 Legacy Projects. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, during her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18. Ms. Hanna said the projects will, among other things, promote a revolution in the...