Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on parents to encourage their children to become entrepreneurs, as this cohort can significantly aid in spurring the growth of the economy. “I would say to parents that you need to start to have this kind of conversation with your children about them becoming entrepreneurs, about them understanding what risk is...

Over 170 wards in state care received gifts courtesy of the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP). The gift drive was coordinated under its “Connect with love this Christmas” initiative. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang who assisted with handing over gifts to the ward, pointed out that “the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is lauding the nation’s youth for continuing to make impactful contributions to the country’s development and to significantly enhance the lives of Jamaicans through their various endeavours. “Some of you, as part of the National Youth Advisory Council, are helping to develop policy, debate issues and contribute to our democracy through the youth...

Thirty outstanding young Jamaicans, who have excelled in various fields, will be presented with the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence (PMNYAE), during a made-for-television ceremony to be broadcast on Sunday (December 13), starting at 5:00 p,m. During a recent interview with JIS News, Chairman of the Selection Committee for the PMNYAE, Warren Newby, said that more than 200...

Jamaicans at home and abroad have been invited to ‘Grant A Wish’ for a child in State care for the Christmas season. The initiative was conceived by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) as a way to bring cheer to the children, who will not have an opportunity to join a family for the holidays due to the...

The first virtual staging of the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence will be aired on Television Jamaica (TVJ) on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 5:05 p.m. Sixty-Eight (68) nominees in twelve (12) categories have been shortlisted. According to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, “As the number one resource for the future; it is imperative that we celebrate the positive...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is urging parents to discuss alcohol use and misuse with their children from an early age as part of efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of underage drinking. “With open, respectful communication and explanation of boundaries and expectations, parents can continue to influence their children’s decisions well into adolescence and...