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Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson (centre), speaks with two youths in State care, during the agency’s Transitional Living Expo, held at the National Arena in Kingston, recently.
Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson (centre), speaks with two youths in State care, during the agency’s Transitional Living Expo, held at the National Arena in Kingston, recently.

Youth Preparing to Leave State Care Exposed to Options

Youth preparing to leave State care were empowered and exposed to a range of upskilling, tertiary education and financial support options during the 2023 annual Transitional Living Expo, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, recently. The expo, held under...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Government Tackling Mental Health Issues in Schools
Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), participates in the signing ceremony for the establishment of a Smart Room at Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine by the Digicel Foundation. The function was held recently at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The signatories (from second left) are Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sophia Forbes Hall; Senior Operations Manager at the Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane; Principal of Homestead Primary and Infant Sophia Deer, and Chairman of the school board, Mark McLean.
Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), participates in the signing ceremony for the establishment of a Smart Room at Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine by the Digicel Foundation. The function was held recently at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The signatories (from second left) are Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sophia Forbes Hall; Senior Operations Manager at the Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane; Principal of Homestead Primary and Infant Sophia Deer, and Chairman of the school board, Mark McLean.

Homestead Primary and Infant to Get Smart Room
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, closing the debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act in the House of Representatives on July 25.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, closing the debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act in the House of Representatives on July 25.

Law Amended to End Locking Up Children Who Have Not Committed a Criminal Offence
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Amendment to CCPA Creates Kinder, Gentler Environment for Children – Minister Williams

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, addresses the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) annual back-to-school conference, held at the Holiday Inn Resort, Rose Hall Montego Bay, on Tuesday (July 25).
DevelopmentEducationYouth

Independent Schools Encouraged to Invest in Continuous Training for Teachers

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, has encouraged independent schools to invest in continuous training and support for their teachers, to ensure they remain at the forefront of educational innovation. Mrs. Williams said by doing so, independent schools will continue to create an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students, equipping them with the...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.
National SecurityYouth

More Young People Urged to Join Cadet Force

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, is touting the cadet force as a valuable institution for character development and is encouraging more young persons to join. She noted that there are more than 4,500 cadets in 125 secondary schools in Jamaica. “The cadet programme provides for them invaluable life skills, instils discipline, teamwork, resilience,...
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Retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dezeita Taylor, delivers the keynote address at the recent graduation ceremony of the Rock River Primary School in Clarendon.
TechnologyYouth

Young People Urged to be Careful of What They Post Online

Young people are being encouraged to be responsible in their use of the Internet, as information they post online could affect their prospects. Making the call, retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dezeita Taylor, said videos and other content that persons post for entertainment could potentially harm their career and dignity. “Be careful of your actions. Things that you do...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front, centre) is flanked by the 2023 Festival Queen Contestants during a courtesy call at the VMBS Building, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, on Friday (July 21).
CultureYouth

Parish Queens Participate in Training Programme

Thirteen parish queens are currently attending a two-week training programme in preparation for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition 2023. The competition is part of Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of Independence celebrations under the theme ‘Jamaica 61…Proud and Strong’. Chairman of the National Festival Queen Committee, Silvera Castro, told JIS News that the queens will be participating in several sessions aimed...
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Corporal Caroun Bennett (kneeling) of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, demonstrates how to secure a victim to be airlifted to a medical facility, while Major Alphanso Gayle (second right) and Corporal Antjuan Lawrence of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, look on. Corporal Gabriela Ashley is strapped for airlift. They were at the Caribbean Cadet Camp exhibition held at Clarendon College on Sunday (July 23).
Youth

Jamaica Hosts Caribbean Commandants Conference

Jamaica will play host to the Caribbean Commandants Conference, which is slated to take place from July 25 to 29. The event will see Heads of the Cadet Forces across the region converge in Jamaica to discuss training and development opportunities for the Caribbean Cadet Corps. Staff Officer to the Commandant of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force, Lieutenant Colonel Simone...
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