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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...

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is inviting all Jamaicans to attend and support its 3rd staging of the Lung Cancer Public Forum, which will take place on Sunday, November 25. The forum, which forms part of activities to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Guardian Life Centre, located at 12 Trafalgar Road,...

Concerns of the youth dominated the Chamber of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), on November 22, as 43 students from various high schools in the Municipality participated in the 2012 Junior Council Forum. The students debated seven Resolutions that were brought before the mock Junior Council, chaired by newly robed Junior Mayor, Russell Barrett, of Calabar High School,...

Building a culture of protection of children is paramount in the fight against child abuse, said Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. "We have to build a culture of child protection from abuse in our families, communities, and institutions such as churches and schools. We have to empower children and their families to choose paths that protect, nurture...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to submit entries for the Jamaica Gospel Song, the Children's Gospel Song, and the National Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions. Deadline for the 2013 Jamaica Gospel and Children’s Gospel Song Competitions staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), will close on Friday, November 30, 2012, while entries for the National Festival of the Performing...