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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.

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...

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.

Gov’t To Expand National Service Corps Programme

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

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

Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey. (JIS File Photo)

Use Play To Promote Mental Wellness In Children – CPSFA Head

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information's Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock. (File Photo)

High-School Students In St. James Benefit From Empowerment Session

Communications and Liaison Director, National Child and Adolescent Mental Health Committee, Dr. Michelle Campbell, addressing the launch of the seventh National Child and Adolescent Mental Health Awareness Week at the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God, St. Andrew on May 23.

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Child And Adolescent Mental Health Round Table Thursday

A virtual child and adolescent mental health round table, aimed at providing information and resources to help young people cope during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be held on Thursday (May 27) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is part of activities by the Nathan Ebanks Foundation for the seventh staging of National Child and Adolescent Mental Health...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (JIS File Photo)

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Comprehensive Support For Children – Youth Minister

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government remains committed to providing “comprehensive” support to Jamaica’s children, to facilitate and safeguard their development and welfare. Addressing the recent digital launch of the SafeSpot National Child and Teen Helpline, Mrs. Williams said the Administration, through the Ministry, will continue to collaborate with local and international partners to...

Paediatric Consultant, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Natalie McNeil-Beecher, shows an illustration in a children’s book during a reading session with children at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, on May 19. The event was organised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), as part of activities to celebrate Child Month 2021.

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PHOTOS: Child Month Activities At Bustamante Hospital for Children

Paediatric Consultant, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Natalie McNeil-Beecher, shows an illustration in a children’s book during a reading session with children at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, on May 19. The event was organised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), as part of activities to celebrate Child Month 2021.

Detective Sergeant of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan.

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Keep Kids Safe From Human Traffickers

Detective Sergeant of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan, is appealing to parents and guardians to “keep a keen eye” on their children in order to protect them from becoming victims of human trafficking. He made the call as he participated in a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Friends across Borders Jamaica on Tuesday (May 18)...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), interacts with children from various primary schools in the Corporate Area during the National Children’s Day Celebration, held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle location in downtown Kingston, on May 21. National Children’s Day forms part of Child Month activities, which are being held in May under the theme ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience (ISOAR)’.

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PHOTOS: National Children’s Day Activities

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at Wednesday

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Therapeutic Treatment Centre To Be Built To Assist Children

Psychological support and therapeutic intervention offered to children who have undergone severe emotional trauma is expected to be boosted with the construction of the Therapeutic Treatment Centre, in St. Andrew, for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). Cabinet has given approval for a $117-million contract to Alfrasure Structures and Roofing Limited for the undertaking. Minister of Education, Youth...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (Yhomo Hutchinson Photo)

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24-Hour Dedicated Helpline Launched To Assist Children

A 24-hour dedicated helpline has been established to assist children and teenagers experiencing challenges or who may be feeling overwhelmed with adapting to changes caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The facility, the Safe Spot National Child and Teen Helpline, is a multisectoral initiative involving the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Office,...