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Triple Olympic medalist, Yohan Blake, has urged wards of the Mount Olivet Boys Home in Manchester, to use their struggles as a motivation for success. Pointing out that hardship can lead to personal development and make people into stronger and better individuals, he encouraged them to use their experiences to fortify themselves and prepare for the future. “For me it...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says Cabinet is to consider expanding the role of the Child Development Agency (CDA) to give it jurisdiction over children in police lockups. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 18), Minister Hanna informed that the CDA has no legal authority over children in...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has informed that land has been identified for the construction of a Best Practice Correctional and Remand Facility for Girls. Miss Hanna made the disclosure at a press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 18, to provide an update on plans to improve conditions for children in...

Children in juvenile facilities are to benefit from psychiatric and specialist psychological counselling, as the Government moves to increase assistance to children in conflict with the law. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, who made the disclosure at a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 18, said emphasis will be placed on...

The lives of several inner-city residents from across the country have been significantly enhanced, following their participation in the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Youth Leadership Training Programme. The 54 persons, who successfully completed the course, were presented with certificates during the graduation ceremony for the 55th cohort of the programme held at the JCC’s offices in Kingston, on December...

The ongoing efforts by state agencies to curb antisocial behavior in schools, especially through the behavior modification therapy and violence prevention programme, financed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), has helped a significant number of students in St. James, to rededicate themselves to learning and reduce violent behaviours. The initiative is funded by the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF),...

The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be staging a joint press conference on Tuesday, December 18,  to discuss issues relating to children in State care, among other matters. The Ministries of Justice and National Security; the Inter-ministerial Committee; and several other stakeholder agencies will also be participating in the press conference. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa...

Yet another keepsake in celebration of the country’s history and achievements was launched on Wednesday (Dec. 12), when the Institute of Jamaica officially unveiled Jamaica Journal Volume 34. This special issue of the Jamaica Journal is in celebration of 50 years of independence and five decades of Foreign Service. It explores the various ways in which Jamaica has influenced the...

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...