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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the congregation at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore on June 26.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the congregation at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore on June 26.

Church Urged To Increase Partnership With Education Sector

The Ministry of Education and Youth is calling for greater partnership with the church in addressing indiscipline in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the church has a significant role to play in influencing behaviour change and instilling positive...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams (left), presents a certificate to Khaden Guyah, who represents her church, Mona Open Bible in Kingston, and who is able to train other members of her community on how to use core values to reduce conflict, under the Hope Area Churches Organisation (HACO) Values and Attitudes ‘Ambassadors’ training programme. The ceremony was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Kingston, on June 26.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams (left), presents a certificate to Khaden Guyah, who represents her church, Mona Open Bible in Kingston, and who is able to train other members of her community on how to use core values to reduce conflict, under the Hope Area Churches Organisation (HACO) Values and Attitudes ‘Ambassadors’ training programme. The ceremony was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Kingston, on June 26.

Widow Says Community Support Key To Healing
Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), Professor Orlando Patterson (right), engages with students of the Calabar High School, St. Andrew, during a recent visit to the institution.
Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), Professor Orlando Patterson (right), engages with students of the Calabar High School, St. Andrew, during a recent visit to the institution.

PHOTOS: Professor Patterson Visits Calabar High School
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams (left), presents a certificate to the Hope Area Churches Organisation (HACO) Values and Attitudes ‘Ambassador’, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse Johnson, who completed the ‘Train-the Trainers’ 10-week training course. The ceremony was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church l in Kingston, on June 26.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams (left), presents a certificate to the Hope Area Churches Organisation (HACO) Values and Attitudes ‘Ambassador’, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse Johnson, who completed the ‘Train-the Trainers’ 10-week training course. The ceremony was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church l in Kingston, on June 26.

HACO Provides Values And Attitudes Training For ‘Ambassadors’
Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison. (File Photo)
Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison. (File Photo)

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Health Ministry Promotes Wellness Among Youth

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is working with Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore to get a team of mental health professionals into schools this week, as part of ongoing efforts to bring wellness resources to youth. The initiative reflects the collaboration of the Health Ministry and the Ministry of Education & Youth, in line with plans announced by Minister of...
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Youth

Caregivers Urged To Teach Children About Peace

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to teach moral principles to their children to better aid them in making positive decisions when involved in conflicts during adulthood. Making the call is Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, who told JIS News that caregivers should not normalise violent annotations and actions in the culture of their home. “It's no longer important to [focus...
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Manager of the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, Nadine Boothe-Gooden.
CultureYouth

Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Hosts Annual Summer Arts Programme

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in Kingston will host its annual Summer Arts Programme from Monday, July 4 to Friday, July 29. Persons wishing to register online for the Programme can call or WhatsApp at 876-967-0378-80. Persons can also register at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. The deadline for registration is June 24. The programme is geared for...
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CommunityYouth

Training For Residents In Effortville, Clarendon

To reduce the involvement of youth in illegal activities in the community of Effortville, Clarendon, 30 young persons and 15 caregivers within families are to benefit from employability and life skills training. Training will also include learning rugby as a sports component, to teach the participants discipline, among other core values. The initiative is known as the Youth Empowerment Through...
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Contestants in the Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2022 competition made a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office on Wednesday (June 15) as part of their training for the coronation on Saturday (June 25) at the Ruseas High School auditorium starting at 8:00 p.m. They are joined by JIS Regional Manager, Tashion Stennett (fourth right); and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (fifth left). The contestants are (from left to right) Miss Lyl Ultrasound Centre, Jadeya Burgher; Miss Seaview Pharmacy, Marieka Shaw; Miss Baywest Wellness Centre, Briana Johnson; Miss Tano Trucking Services, Celine Richardson; Miss City Optical, Teassica Williams; Miss Global Villa Hotel, Daniela Walker; and Miss Actions Photography Valecia Vassell.
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PHOTOS: Miss St. James And Hanover Festival Queens Visit JIS Montego Bay Regional Office

Contestants in the Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2022 competition made a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office on Wednesday (June 15) as part of their training for the coronation on Saturday (June 25) at the Ruseas High School auditorium starting at 8:00 p.m. They are joined by JIS Regional Manager, Tashion Stennett (fourth right);...
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Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for St. Mary, Sanya Maragh (left), and Pastor of Bethel United Church in the parish, Rev. Deloris Smith, judge entries in the recent SDC/Peace Corps Jamaica public speaking and poster design competition, held at Camp Cape Clear in Highgate, St. Mary. Eleven primary schools, four early-childhood institutions and three high schools from the Highgate Development Area participated in the competition, which was held under the theme ‘World Peace and Friendship’.
Youth

PHOTOS: SDC/PCJ Public Speaking And Poster Design Competition

Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for St. Mary, Sanya Maragh (left), and Pastor of Bethel United Church in the parish, Rev. Deloris Smith, judge entries in the recent SDC/Peace Corps Jamaica public speaking and poster design competition, held at Camp Cape Clear in Highgate, St. Mary. Eleven primary schools, four early-childhood institutions and three high schools from the Highgate...
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