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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), views an artist’s impression of the $117-million Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, at the ground-breaking ceremony, held at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, on July 6. Also viewing the model are (from second left) Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

Abuse Of Children In State Care Will Not Be Tolerated – Minister

Continuing the “zero tolerance” approach to the abuse of children in State care, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has said that childcare facilities will be closed where reports of abuse are found to be valid. “We...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), breaks ground for the construction of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 6). Also taking part (from left) are Director, Alfrasure Structures and Roofing Limited, Evon Reid; Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey; Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Custos of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Ground Broken For Child Therapeutic Centre At Maxfield Park Children’s Home

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents student of Clark’s Town Primary School in Trelawny, Aiden Blake, with a tablet computer, during a ceremony at the school on Friday (July 2). Sharing in the occasion is Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marissa Dalrymple Philibert. The Prime Minister donated 40 tablets to students from seven primary-level schools in Southern Trelawny, through his Positive Jamaica Foundation.

PM Donates 40 Tablets to Southern Trelawny Students

Principal of Anchovy High in St. James, Lavern Stewart

Anchovy High Principal Calls For Increased Vigilance Against Child Abuse

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday's (June 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Task Force To Review, Finalise Street And Working Children Framework Of Action

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The Best Thing You Can Do As A Father, Is Love Your Child – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is appealing to fathers to show love to their children and to not use anger in their interactions with them. The Prime Minister says it must no longer be seen as being soft for men to express genuine love to their children, this includes physical displays of affection such as sharing a hug. Prime Minister Holness also says...

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

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Gov’t Taking Zero Tolerance Approach To Child Abuse

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government is implementing a “zero tolerance” policy in treating with confirmed cases of child abuse and bringing perpetrators to justice. “We are implementing a zero tolerance policy where, if somebody reports child abuse and we investigate and there are charges laid, then the police,...

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Online Poster Competition For Children

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has launched its online poster competition targeting children five to 17 years. Administrator in the Child Labour Unit at the Ministry, Inka Perkins, said the objective of the competition is to raise awareness and to engage the children’s interest around the issue of child labour, while displaying their creative skills. She was speaking...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), inspects new members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2020/21 Passing Out Parade at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew, on Saturday (June 5).

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Gov’t Providing Youth With Pathways For Success – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Government is committed to engaging the youth population in programmes that will provide them with clear pathways for success and steer them away from criminal behaviour. “We must productively and positively engage our youth so that they do not become targets for recruitment by gangs or fall prone to other...

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (2nd right), presents a tablet to grade six student at Bogue Hill Primary and Infant School in the parish, Jonathan Smart (second left). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Operations Manager at National Pen Jamaica Limited and Justice of the Peace, Natalie Smellie – Sinclair and Principal of the school, Lorna Crooks. Occasion was a ceremony at the school on Friday (June 4), where the Custos handed over 14 tablets and tablet cases.

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Parents Encouraged To Monitor Children’s Online Presence

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, has joined the call for parents to be more vigilant in monitoring their children’s online activity in order to protect them from cyber predators. “It is important that you understand that there are predators out there… and it doesn’t matter whether you are a boy or girl. So we advise parents...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade, as he arrives at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday (June 4) to attend the Certification Ceremony for the ninth batch of Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) recruits.

5 years ago Youth

Gov’t To Expand National Service Corps Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is seeking to expand the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) to reach more of the nation’s unattached youth. “We recognise that we need to place far more resources into programmes like these (JNSC). As soon as we return to normal, we will have to increase the intake and eventually, the policy position...

Javan Williams, Dispatcher at CAC 2000 Limited explains the processes of the Condensing Unit while on the job.

5 years ago Youth

Young Jamaican Reaps Success From JSIF-ICDP Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development Programme

The JSIF-Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP), Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development initiative has significantly enhanced the capacity development of several young people across communities within Jamaica. Young, Javan Williams is a proud recipient of the programme and is now reaping economic benefits from the knowledge gained in the area of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) principles. Javan revealed that...