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Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.
Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.

Trelawny Youth Targeted Under Education and Employment Programmes

Young people in Trelawny are being urged to take advantage of opportunities under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Special Employment Programme (SEP) and the Education and Entrepreneurship Grants Programme. Coordinator for the Ministry’s Education and Entrepreneurship Grants Programme,...

Young Men Urged to Cultivate Mindset of Excellence
Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson
Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson

Pamela McNeil Lecture To Focus On Adolescent Pregnancy
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (thir left), points out the features of one of several tablets donated by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to students of the August Town Primary School in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are Jequan Treleven, Janoie Allen and Francois Bersick. Looking on are Social Development Manager at JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho (second right) and August Town Primary School Principal, Jennifer Solomon. The handover ceremony was held at the school on Thursday (November 11).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (thir left), points out the features of one of several tablets donated by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to students of the August Town Primary School in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are Jequan Treleven, Janoie Allen and Francois Bersick. Looking on are Social Development Manager at JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho (second right) and August Town Primary School Principal, Jennifer Solomon. The handover ceremony was held at the school on Thursday (November 11).

JSIF Donates Tablets to August Town and Hope Valley Experimental Primary Students
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks at a ceremony for the handover of 100 tablets for students across the island by the First Heritage Co-Operative Union Credit Union (FHC) Foundation, at the FHC in Kingston on November 11.
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks at a ceremony for the handover of 100 tablets for students across the island by the First Heritage Co-Operative Union Credit Union (FHC) Foundation, at the FHC in Kingston on November 11.

First Heritage Donates 100 Tablets to Students

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Youth Of Excellence Empowerment Forum On Wednesday

A Youth of Excellence Empowerment Forum will take place on Wednesday, (November 17) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is part of activities to mark International Men’s Day (IMD) 2021, being observed on November 19,  under the theme ‘Outstanding Men: Leading by Example’. The activities are being spearheaded by the...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the virtual Post Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (November 10). Photo: A. Walker
Youth

Strategy Approved To Protect Children Online

The proposed establishment of a National Child Online Protection Committee has been approved by Cabinet as per the proposed terms of reference. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the announcement during the virtual post Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (November 10), said the National Child Online Protection Strategy was also approved by Cabinet. The Minister said...
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Senior Health Education Officer at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Julia Manderson-Steele, addresses the Ministry’s Health Promotion and Education Review, held virtually on November 4.
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Health Official Says Children Must Engage More In Physical Activities

Senior Health Education Officer at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Julia Manderson-Steele, has emphasised the need for children to engage more in physical activities, especially in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the Ministry’s Health Promotion and Education Review, held virtually on November 4, Mrs. Manderson-Steele informed that many children are falling victim to unhealthy lifestyles, worsened...
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Flyer showing details of the National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge.
Youth

National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge Now Open

Talented young persons, aged 15 to 29, will have up to December 10 to submit their creative written, artistic or video entries for the National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge. The competition, which is being staged by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, is part of a slate of activities for National Youth Month being observed in November. The...
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Child Protection and Family Services Agency
Youth

11- Member Child Care and Protection Advisory Council Appointed

The Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams has appointed 11 members to serve on the first Child Care and Protection Advisory Council, established in accordance with Section 85 of the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) 2004. The Council, which received Cabinet approval in June 2021, will serve for a period of two years, ending in June...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Youth

Several Activities For Young Persons During National Youth Month

The nation’s youth can look forward to an exciting and engaging variety of activities in celebration of National Youth Month, being observed from November 1 to 30. They will have the opportunity to engage in ‘Around the Table Discussions’ with notable, successful professionals; participate in the ‘All about the VAX’ forum; log on to the Virtual Youth Summit, themed ‘The...
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