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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18).

6,000 Youth To Benefit From Summer Employment Programme

A total of 6,000 young people will be engaged under the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) this year. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the new cohort will begin the programme in August and...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing a recent press briefing.

Education Ministry Giving Voice to the Youth

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons With Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

Parents Of Children With Disabilities Can Access Empowerment Grant

Team Leader at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in St. Ann, Raquel Remy (left), engages with Colgate residents Sherril Parkes (centre) and Charles Spence, during a child-protection drive-through in the community recently. The CPFSA team also stopped in Breadnut Hill and Golden Grove.

Prescribed Persons Obligated To Report Child Abuse

Team Leader of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in St. Ann, Raquel Remy (left), engages Colgate residents Sherril Parkes (centre) and Charles Spence in a discussion, during a child-protection drive-through of the Breadnut Hill, Colgate and Golden Grove communities in St. Ann, on Friday (May 7).

Persons Reminded To Report Suspected Cases Of Child Abuse

Science teacher and faculty advisor for the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club, Shadae Leachman (right), presents supplies to Manager of the Stratmore Gardens Children

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Stratmore Gardens Children’s Home Receives Donation

The Stratmore Gardens Children’s Home in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, has benefitted from a donation of supplies from the George Moodie Cares Foundation and the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club. Several members of the two organisations visited the home on Friday (May 7), where they handed over cleaning products, hand sanitisers, toiletries, clothing and food items. They also...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, reads to children from Mona Preparatory School on the lawns of Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 4), to mark Read Across Jamaica Day.

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PM Reads To Children At Jamaica House

As the nation observes Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 4), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, took time out to read to children from the Mona Preparatory School in St. Andrew. The Prime Minister welcomed six students from the kindergarten class on the lawns of Jamaica House, where he read to them from the book ‘My Brain...

Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the Corporation’s activities commemorating Child Month during May under the theme: ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience’ (I.S.O.A.R.).

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KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Secret Gardens Monument (Photos)

Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the...

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, speaking during the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s CSEC/CAPE digital town hall meeting on April 29.

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New Dates for 2021 Primary Exit Profile Examinations

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has announced new dates for the 2021 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says June 15 and 16 have been identified for grade five students, and June 29 and 30 for youngsters in grade four. Additionally, she said the Ability Test for grade six students, which was...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams making her contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28.

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211 Child Abuse Helpline To Be Launched In May

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be launching a 211 helpline for use by children at risk of abuse or persons who wish to make a report. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while making her contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28. She said that the move follows approval...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), speaks with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Gray, at the agency’s virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. (Mark Bell Photo)

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Long-Term Parenting Campaign Being Crafted By CPFSA

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is crafting a long-term good parenting campaign, aimed at encouraging good parenting techniques within the society. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the campaign will focus on issues surrounding corporal punishment. “We believe that we should build them up; don’t beat them down,” he...

Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. (JIS File Photo)

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Govt To Remove Discretion Of Judges To Place Children In Penal Institutions

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says a Cabinet submission has been done to amend Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act to remove the discretion of judges to place children in penal institutions via correctional order without charge. He was speaking at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency...