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Member of the Adult Other Rank of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Warrant Officer Class One Mikhail Morgan. The JCCF is encouraging persons 18 and older to join its senior division.
Member of the Adult Other Rank of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Warrant Officer Class One Mikhail Morgan. The JCCF is encouraging persons 18 and older to join its senior division.

Cadet Force Looking for Volunteers

Persons 18 years and older are being encouraged to join the senior division of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) to contribute to the development of young people. Regiment Commander for the Northern Regiment of the JCCF, Lieutenant Col. Nicholas...
Mentor and Literacy Facilitator, Antonette Wyatt (right), engages with participants at the closing session at a literacy summer camp at the Kingston High School, 172 King Street, on July 26. The initiative is hosted jointly by the Ministry of Education and Youth and Creative Language-Based Learning (CLBL) Foundation with funding from the European Union (EU) 5K run held in March. It utilises a learning recovery strategy, which ensures that children receive the support needed to achieve expected learning targets.
Mentor and Literacy Facilitator, Antonette Wyatt (right), engages with participants at the closing session at a literacy summer camp at the Kingston High School, 172 King Street, on July 26. The initiative is hosted jointly by the Ministry of Education and Youth and Creative Language-Based Learning (CLBL) Foundation with funding from the European Union (EU) 5K run held in March. It utilises a learning recovery strategy, which ensures that children receive the support needed to achieve expected learning targets.

PHOTOS: Literacy Summer Camp
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
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

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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.
JusticeLegal and Constitutional AffairsYouth

Law Amended to End Locking Up Children Who Have Not Committed a Criminal Offence

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 25), approved amendments to the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act, to bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have been deemed uncontrollable. Amendment of the Act includes the repeal of Section 24 (2), which will enable Jamaica to become compliant with obligations under...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
JusticeYouth

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

The amendment to the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) will create a “kinder and gentler environment” for Jamaican children, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Among other things, she noted that children with behavioural challenges will be assessed by competent behavioural specialists. “A care plan will be agreed [on], having regard to the results of a...
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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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