Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, says the agency continues to prioritise stable, nurturing, family environments for children in State care. “At the CPFSA, our work is deeply rooted in respect for the dignity, potential and rights of every child. We understand that children need more than just protection; they need connection…...

Childcare organisations are being urged to strengthen family-based care systems for vulnerable children as Jamaica continues efforts to improve outcomes for those in State care and at risk. The call came during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum held on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The documentary focused...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has assigned grief counsellors to the May Day High School in Manchester to provide support to students and staff, following the tragic death of 14-year-old student, Lakeea Thompson. The grade-eight student died on Friday (February 6) after being struck by a reversing bus on the May Day main road. State Minister, Hon....

Thirty-one students at the Titchfield High School in Portland are on their way to becoming safe road users, following the launch of the Learner Driver Education Programme at the school by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). Through the initiative, the students have sat the road code test to determine if they will obtain learner’s permits, in a bid to eventually...

The grounds of the Lawrence Tavern Primary School in St. Andrew were a hub of activity on Thursday (February 5) as students stepped into the future by dressing as their favourite profession, while exploring potential career paths. From doctors, lawyers, teachers, astronauts, policemen and nurses to athletes, the annual Career Day was a showcase of ambition and creativity, with prizes...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children 16 years and under as a mental health imperative. “I believe that the time has come for health to be part of that lobby, to say, ‘if you’re 16 years...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) is advising school administrators to take proactive steps to safeguard the comfort and well-being of students as Jamaica continues to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures due to a strong cold front. This unusual weather pattern has brought lower temperatures and gusty winds across the island, creating conditions that may affect students’ concentration and...