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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).

House Begins Debate on Amendment to Child Care and Protection Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 4), started debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) (No.2) Act, which will, when passed, bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

43 Per Cent Decline In Teacher Resignation
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) and Principal of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, Evette Bonfield Beecher, with the institution’s top boy and top girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, Janiya Johnson and Nashon Beckford, at the school’s annual valedictory and prize-giving service, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, on July 4.
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) and Principal of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, Evette Bonfield Beecher, with the institution’s top boy and top girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, Janiya Johnson and Nashon Beckford, at the school’s annual valedictory and prize-giving service, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, on July 4.

Young School-Leavers Encouraged to Pave Way for Families
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), listens as Correctional Officer, Meshack Brown (right), outlines the music programme at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston. The State Minister and a team from the Ministry conducted a tour of the institution on July 3.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), listens as Correctional Officer, Meshack Brown (right), outlines the music programme at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston. The State Minister and a team from the Ministry conducted a tour of the institution on July 3.

Gov’t Focused on Rehabilitation of Juvenile Offenders

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interact with youngsters at the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann on June 30.
Youth

Youth Summer Employment Programme Biggest In the Caribbean – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), which is in its seventh year, has evolved into being the biggest initiative of its kind in the Caribbean. The annual programme provides employment opportunities for young people during the summer months, enabling them to gain valuable skills and work experience while earning...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award to Pastor Claudia Ferguson for dedicated and faithful service to the United Church of the Seventh-day Baptist Churches and the Kingston Seventh-day Baptist Church. Pastor Ferguson was recognised during the 100th Anniversary Banquet of the Jamaica Seventh-day Baptist Conference of Churches held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on July 2.
Youth

PHOTOS: Jamaica Seventh-Day Baptist Conference of Churches Anniversary Banquet

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award to Pastor Claudia Ferguson for dedicated and faithful service to the United Church of the Seventh-day Baptist Churches and the Kingston Seventh-day Baptist Church. Pastor Ferguson was recognised during the 100th Anniversary Banquet of the Jamaica Seventh-day Baptist Conference of Churches held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel...
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Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan (right, back row), shares a moment with graduates of the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine, during the school-leaving exercise held at the institution on Thursday (June 29).
CommunityYouth

Communities Urged to Band Together to Protect Children

Communities across the island are being urged to “band together” to protect the nation’s children against all forms of abuse. Making the call while speaking at a school-leaving exercise at the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine on Thursday (June 29), Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan, said there should be no relenting in the fight to safeguard children. “It...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre) and other members of the constitutional reform committee lead a public consultation town hall meeting at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland on June 28. The members are, from left, representative of the wider faith-based society, Dr. David Henry; consultant counsel and nominee of the leader of the Opposition, Hugh Small; civil society representative, Dr. Nadeen Spence; and Chairman of the Jamaica umbrella group of churches, Dr. Elaine McCarthy.
Legal and Constitutional AffairsYouth

Constitutional Reform Committee Says Youth Engagement Key

The Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) is assuring that the country’s young people will not to be left behind as it seeks to engage with the public on the road to the nation becoming a Republic. The Committee’s civil society representative, Dr. Nadine Spence, informed that there is a youth engagement committee co-chaired by Youth Advisor Sujae Boswell and Past President...
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School Staff Advisors along with contestants in the Junior Tourism Minister Competition final (from left) Raymond Bingham and Deja Bremmer – The Manning’s School; Annagay Stone and Yeshima Thompson – Excelsior High School; and Olivia Rodney and Sheldon Haye – José Martí Technical High School.
Gender AffairsTourismYouth

All-Female Showdown for Junior Tourism Minister Competition Final

Three female students will contest the final of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Junior Tourism Minister competition in August The all-girl showdown will see Yeshima Thompson of Excelsior High School in Kingston, Olivia Rodney of José Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine, and Deja Bremmer of The Manning’s School in Westmoreland, squaring off for the coveted Junior Minister title....
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