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KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange says youth development is critical to the growth of Jamaica, and as such, the advancement and improvement of the lives of young persons must be at the forefront of the country’s development strategy. “It is the energy of the youth that will drive the nation, and it is their...

KINGSTON — National Child Month was officially launched on Wednesday, April 6 at the Institute of Jamaica, downtown Kingston, under the theme, "Our World... Their Future... Our Responsibility". The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) will kick off activities with a Thanksgiving and Prayer Service on Sunday, May 1, at the Trinity Moravian Church, 29 Montgomery Avenue, Kingston 10, starting at...

KINGSTON — The Social Development Commission (SDC) is developing community profiles on  the 783 communities in the island, 80 per cent of which should be completed  within the next two years. The Commission has been researching and preparing profiles on  the resources, challenges and opportunities of each of the 783  areas. Speaking at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of National Security will be carrying out assessments to determine the extent of work required to improve the physical state of the island’s juvenile facilities. Portfolio Minister, Senator Hon. Dwight Nelson, addressing a press conference after a tour of the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre for Boys on April 5, where extensive rehabilitation work is being...

KINGSTON — Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, says he is satisfied with the refurbishing work being done at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre for Boys, West Kingston, by the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Engineering Regiment. Senator Nelson indicated his satisfaction while addressing a media briefing at the facility, following a tour with journalists and members...

KINGSTON — Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, has lauded the corporate support for National Child Month activities. She noted that the assistance in cash and kind over the years, from private entities and individuals, has enabled the committee, comprising of volunteers, to more effectively carry out its task for the benefit of the nation’s...

KINGSTON – Jamaica's capacity to train and certify musicians, music producers and sound engineers to international standards, has been boosted with the official launch of the Jamaica Music Institute (JAMIN) on Wednesday March 30. The establishment of the facility, located at the Federal Gardens Community Centre in the island’s mecca for talented musicians, Trench Town, Kingston, was made possible through...

KINGSTON – National Child Month will be officially launched on Wednesday, April 6, under the theme: 'Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility'. Her Excellency Lady Allen will deliver the main address at the launching ceremony scheduled to take place at the Institute of Jamaica, East Street, downtown Kingston. Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, who...

KINGSTON – Members of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) have been urged to rededicate their efforts toward helping children, especially those who have had traumatic experiences, by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy Limited, Hon. Douglas Orane. “What I would like for this child month is that we dedicate ourselves to those young people, not only those...

KINGSTON – Some 20 young persons  from across the island were presented with cheques totaling $872, 900.00 on March 25, to pursue educational as well as entrepreneurial pursuits. The recipients, who are from the parishes of Portland, St. Mary, Clarendon, Kingston, St. Thomas, Hanover and Manchester, have been assisted under the  Government’s Youth Empowerment Strategy (YES) programme. Of the number,...

MONTEGO BAY – The Hanover Museum, in Lucea was officially reopened on Friday, March 25, 2011, after some $2 million refurbishing works, which was undertaken by the Institute of Jamaica. The facility, which was reopened under the theme ‘Labour: Resistance: Punishment’, houses a variety of artifacts dating back hundreds of years. Custos of Hanover, Hon. Dr. David Stair, in bringing...

PORT ANTONIA – The potential for employment and the ability to pursue a successful career path can be greatly enhanced, if persons are adequately prepared. Although most school leavers choose to pursue tertiary education after graduating, being prepared for any eventuality will offer options that may become necessary, especially with the challenges currently existing in the labour market. With the...