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The Government is actively pursuing the development of a Child Diversion Policy aimed at addressing the needs of children involved in violent incidents, outside of the formal justice system. This was disclosed by Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna on December 12 during an awards ceremony to recognise wards of the state at the Bank of Jamaica auditorium...

Thirty-seven wards of the State who excelled in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) have been recognised for their academic achievements. Mackoy McNish, who received nine distinctions and one credit in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations, is among the students drawn from institutions islandwide. He also passed two subjects with distinction in...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 11) approved the Sexual Offences (Registration of Sex Offenders) Regulations, 2012, which will establish and operate the sex offender register and registry. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, noted that all well thinking Jamaicans have agonised over the brutal sexual offences committed against women, girls and young boys by “monstrous depraved...

Over 300 young people, aged of 15 to 29, in four parishes islandwide, have benefitted significantly from the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Rural Youth Employment (RUYE) project, since its inception in January 2010. The initiative, a partnership involving the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), is geared towards reducing the incidence of poverty, unemployment...

Young people representing schools and youth advocate groups across Jamaica and the Caribbean, on Thursday (December 6), participated in the Youth Session of the seventh annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James. The Youth Session, which was held under the theme: 'Youth - Champions for Disaster Resilience’,...

LONDON — The Jamaican High Commission in London, United Kingdom (UK) rang out with the sounds of drumming, as children and teachers from eight primary schools across the city were treated to a very special Jamaican Christmas, on December 6. The students and their teachers were given a crash course in the history and importance of traditional drumming in Jamaica...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says it is important that today’s children understand their heritage and appreciate the value system derived from it, especially in light of the numerous other cultural influences to which they are exposed. “That is one of the reasons I am pleased that civics will be restored to the school curriculum. We...

Youth with various disabilities on December 3 had the opportunity to discuss their concerns and put forward suggestions to Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna at a rap session held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The event, dubbed: ‘Let’s Talk Inclusion,’ was hosted by the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ)-led programme, Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE),...

Over 400 young people, who are involved in the private sector coalition-led, Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE) initiative, participated in one day healthy lifestyle expo on Friday (Nov. 30), at the Breezy Castle Complex at Harbour Street, downtown Kingston. The event was aimed at, among other things, providing the participants with information on a range of essential services, provided by...

Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence have been extended to Monday, December 31, with the award ceremony rescheduled for early 2013. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, made the disclosure on November 28, during a regional leadership seminar at the Rockfort Vocational Training Centre in Kingston. The award function was initially set for Sunday, December...

The achievements and talents of students with special needs were showcased at a Disabilities Awareness Exposition, hosted by the Special Education Unit of the Ministry of Education, at its Caenwood Centre location in Kingston on November 28. The event was held as part of Disability Awareness Week, which is being observed from November 25 to December 3, and sought to...

Principal Director for Culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Sydney Bartley, has emphasised that the country has made significant strides in its 50 years of independence, and this should be appreciated by all communities. Speaking at an event to mark Community Month, held at Sharkie’s Seafood Restaurant, in Salem, St. Ann, on November 25, he said achievements in...