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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has confirmed that Emancipation Day, which is normally celebrated on August 1, will be observed on Monday, August 2, this year. The following is a release from the Ministry issued on Wednesday, July 21: "The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise members of the public that Emancipation Day 2010 will...

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has announced the new Board of Directors of the National Youth Service. The new Board of Directors, which has been approved by the Cabinet, has 15 members who will serve for a period of three years effective July 1, 2010. The full Board of Directors:Mr David Shirley (Chairman)Mrs...

Some 125 young people age 14 to 17 years, who are considered at risk, will benefit from behaviour modification initiatives and life skills training, through the Department of Correctional Services' (DCS) Challengers' Camps 2010. The camps, which are to be held at centres across the island during the month of July, the camps involve a comprehensive programme that will address...

Deputy Children's Advocate, Justice Henderson Downer, says the Office of the Children's Advocate (OCA) is currently conducting investigations into the injuries of some 30 children in the West Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens. It is believed that the minors, who range in age from one year to 17 years, were injured during the recent joint police/military operations in the community....

The month of July is turning out to be very hot, temperature wise, and visitors to Jamaica and residents alike, are all seeking ways and means to cool down their bodies and spirits. With Meteorologists predicting a hotter than usual summer for this year, it poses the ideal situation for persons to head to the outdoors to find ways and...

Youths often seen "hanging out" on street corners are not necessarily destined for a life of underachievement and unproductivity, as persons often assume. If given a chance, with the right tools, they can evolve into valuable citizens. This is the intention of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's Youth Empowerment Strategy (YES) programme, which seeks to assist youths aged...

Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke is reporting that all 67 children who were detained at the National Arena during the State of Emergency in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew, have been released and reunited with their families. Mrs. Clarke said four of the minors who were deemed in need of care and protection, were turned over to places of safety....

The Office of the Children's Advocate (OCA) has launched a three-month study to assess the profile and backgrounds of children in conflict with the law. Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke said the study is to gather information on child offenders in order to ascertain the causes behind the phenomenon and make the necessary recommendations to the relevant institutions, so that effective...

The National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD) is to undertake consultations aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship, and exposing young persons to Government's support services. Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Senator Warren Newby, made the announcement at the Awards Ceremony of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) Thursday (July 8) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New...

The 33-year-old Heritage Singers, a staple in the Jamaican and Caribbean communities in Canada, are spreading their wings. The 30-member strong group was chosen to showcase their culture in The Fringe, Toronto's largest theatre festival. The group has already performed their pantomime, 'Olde Tyme Country Wedding', on July 2 and 3 and is slated to repeat the performances today (July...

Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has made a $50 million commitment to the duplication of her Government's much-heralded Children's Life Fund in Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding (second left) introducing his cabinet colleague, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Karl Samuda (right), to Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, the Hon Kamla Persad Bissessar, at...

Thousands of persons turned out for the annual Portland Jerk Festival, which was held on Sunday (July 4) at Folly Estates in Port Antonio. In addition to the famous 'Boston jerk pork', patrons partook of jerk rabbit, duck, lamb, chicken, sausage, among other fare. Public Relations Manager for the festival, Collin Bell, said that despite the overnight rain, which left...