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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).
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

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...
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
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson (left), during the official handover of the CPFSA Therapeutic Centre at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew, on June 29. Also listening (from second left) are Chairman of the Advisory Board, CPFSA, Naomi Francis; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams and Chairman, Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Dr. Wayne Henry.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson (left), during the official handover of the CPFSA Therapeutic Centre at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew, on June 29. Also listening (from second left) are Chairman of the Advisory Board, CPFSA, Naomi Francis; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams and Chairman, Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Dr. Wayne Henry.

Specialised Residential Therapeutic Centre to Be Opened At Windsor Home Soon
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.
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.

All-Female Showdown for Junior Tourism Minister Competition Final
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corps in performance.
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corps in performance.

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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.
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$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).
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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.
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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.
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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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Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (left) and Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the establishment of a Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon, during a ceremony held at the school today (June 26). Looking on (from left, standing) are Board Chairman, Mineral Heights Primary School, Colin Coke; Principal, Mineral Heights Primary School, Lansford Howell; and Construction Project Manager, Digicel Foundation, Carnel Campbell. The signing ceremony demonstrated the commitment of the Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Youth to provide an advanced learning environment that promotes digital skills and prepares students for the challenges of the future. The Smart Room, which forms part of Digicel Foundation’s STEAM initiative, is aimed at helping to bridge the digital divide. The room will be equipped with 12 laptops and 12 tablets with headset connections, a smart screen, and a commercial printer.
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PHOTOS: Digicel Foundation And Education Ministry Sign Smart Room MOU

Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (left) and Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the establishment of a Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon, during a ceremony held at the school today (June 26). Looking on (from left, standing) are Board Chairman, Mineral...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
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Education Ministry Revises Summer School Programme

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) has revised its national summer school programme to what is now called the National Summer Academy 2023. This is part of the Ministry’s effort to provide extended learning opportunities for students currently in grades five and six who still require additional support to recover from the negative effects of the disruptions in their...
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