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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.
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 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...
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Seventh-Day Baptist Conference of Churches Anniversary Banquet
Sales Education Consultant for Promethean, South Florida and the Caribbean, Amanda Leich (left), looks on as Titchfield High School students, Zerena Davis (right) and Sherona Kirkland, use the company’s ActivPanel Interactive Display, which was handed over to the institution in Portland on June 29.
Sales Education Consultant for Promethean, South Florida and the Caribbean, Amanda Leich (left), looks on as Titchfield High School students, Zerena Davis (right) and Sherona Kirkland, use the company’s ActivPanel Interactive Display, which was handed over to the institution in Portland on June 29.

PHOTOS: Titchfield High Receives Promethean ActivPanel Interactive Display
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).
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).

Communities Urged to Band Together to Protect Children
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.
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.

Constitutional Reform Committee Says Youth Engagement Key

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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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Members of the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corps in performance.
EntertainmentYouth

Summer Music Camp July 16 to 22

This summer, students will have the exciting opportunity to develop or hone their talent in music at the Jamaica Music in Schools’ Summer Music Camp. The one-week camp, from July 16 to 22, will take place at the Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville. It is being staged by the Organisation for Strategic Development in Jamaica (OSDJ) in association with the...
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The new $200-million state-of-the-art Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre, which is the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. The therapeutic centre, opened on Thursday (June 29) is located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew.
Youth

$200M Therapeutic Centre Opened At Maxfield Park Children’s Home

A $200-million state-of-the-art therapeutic centre, which will cater to the needs of children in State care, aged 12 to 18, was officially opened at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew on Thursday (June 29). The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre, which is the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean, was formally handed...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28).
EducationYouth

Legislation Being Strengthened to Protect Children

Come next Tuesday (July 4), Parliament is to debate repeal of Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act, which will, once passed, disallow judges to lock up children in penal institutions without charge. The additional layer of protection for children was discussed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
HousingLocal GovernmentYouth

New House for Young Burn Victim

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has informed that recent burn victim Ackalia Dunkley will receive a new house through the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme. Young Ackalia suffered third-degree burns after a gas stove explosion at her home in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, on June 16. The grade-seven Black River High School student has since been...
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(FILE) Principal of Lucea Primary School, in Hanover, Yasmin Anderson-Jackson (centre), assists Enrichment Coordinator, Jodi-Ann Campbell (right), as they tutor students enrolled in the Enrichment Programme.
EducationYouth

Primary Schools In Hanover Celebrating Outstanding PEP Exam Results

Primary schools in Hanover are celebrating the remarkable achievements of their students who have attained outstanding results in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. With a focus on comprehensive assessments and the development of essential skills, this year’s results reflect the youngsters’ hard work as well as the commitment of their teachers in fostering educational growth. Principal of Cacoon...
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