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Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the media at the Ministry’s annual Back-to-School Press Conference, held at the Ministry, National Heroes Circle, on Thursday (August 29).
Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the media at the Ministry’s annual Back-to-School Press Conference, held at the Ministry, National Heroes Circle, on Thursday (August 29).

Education Ministry Expects Smooth Start to New School Year

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information expects a smooth start to the upcoming academic year 2019/2020 on Monday, September 2. At the Ministry’s annual back-to-school press conference, held at its National Heroes Circle office, on Thursday (August 29), Minister...
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS 'Think Tank'

Parents and Guardians Encouraged to Reintroduce Morning Routine Now
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), looks on while Recording artiste, Agent Sasco (right), presents a cash prize of $25,000 to the top male at the recent ‘We Transform’ Sports and Fun Day, held at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), looks on while Recording artiste, Agent Sasco (right), presents a cash prize of $25,000 to the top male at the recent ‘We Transform’ Sports and Fun Day, held at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine

Agent Sasco Assists Juveniles In State Care
Head of the St James Police, Superintendent Vernon Ellis (right), speaks to officers during a School Resource Officers’ Seminar at the Freeport Police Station in Montego Bay on Wednesday (August 28).
Head of the St James Police, Superintendent Vernon Ellis (right), speaks to officers during a School Resource Officers’ Seminar at the Freeport Police Station in Montego Bay on Wednesday (August 28).

Resource Officers for High Schools in St. James
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (left), looks on as Superintendent in charge of the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Maulette White (fourth left), points to inspirational writings on a wall at one of the recently refurbished dorms at the institution. Occasion was the closing ceremony for a six-week summer empowerment programme for wards at the facility, on August 27. Others (from left) are Assistant Superintendent at the institution, Nebra Barnett; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Director of Juvenile Services, Claudeth Hamilton, and Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ Programme, Ella Ghartey.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (left), looks on as Superintendent in charge of the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Maulette White (fourth left), points to inspirational writings on a wall at one of the recently refurbished dorms at the institution. Occasion was the closing ceremony for a six-week summer empowerment programme for wards at the facility, on August 27. Others (from left) are Assistant Superintendent at the institution, Nebra Barnett; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Director of Juvenile Services, Claudeth Hamilton, and Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ Programme, Ella Ghartey.

Young Persons at South Camp Juvenile Centre Complete Empowerment Programme

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(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the orientation session for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), held today (August 22) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
TechnologyYouth

TAP Participants to Benefit From Well-Structured Training

Participants in the 2019 batch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) will benefit from training given by the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and the HEART Trust/NTA. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the USF, Daniel Dawes, speaking at the TAP orientation programme at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on August 22, indicated that for the...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future 2019’ internship programme departure ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (August 22).
TechnologyYouth

Gov’t Remains Committed to Empowering Youth Through Technology – Minister Williams

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government remains committed to empowering the nation’s youth through technology. She notes that as countries prepare for the global onset of the technology-driven fourth industrial revolution, “it is absolutely imperative that our youth are prepared and possess the skills needed to participate”. “In a digital world filled with endless possibilities,...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (2nd right), and the entity’s Director of Alternate Care Services, Eunice Scott-Shaw (right), hand out school supplies to children during the CPFSA’s Western Region Back to School Treat and Health Fair, which was held at Holly Hill Infant and Primary School in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Friday (August 23).
EducationYouth

Child Protection and Family Services Agency Stages Back to School Fair in Westmoreland

Some 320 children in Darliston, Westmoreland, received complimentary school supplies and medical checks during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) annual Western Region Back to School Treat and Health Fair, on Friday (August 23). The event, which was held at Holly Hill Infant and Primary School in Darliston, catered to 200 youngsters from the institution and community, and...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), in conversation with third-year student of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Computer Science programme, Nathan Downer(left) and third-year student, University of Technology (UTech), Racquel Bailey, at the Huawei
TechnologyYouth

Students on Two-Week Internship At Huawei

Ten students will be embarking on a two-week internship at technology company, Huawei, in China, through the Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future 2019’ internship programme. The programme seeks to develop local ICT talent, enhance knowledge transfer, promote greater understanding of, and interest in the ICT sector as well as improve and encourage regional building and participation in the digital community....
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(FILE) Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), Kimberley Sherlock Marriott-Blake (right), addressing a JIS Think Tank on August 21. Ms. Deniese Badroe, Business Development Division Director of the JAD looks on.
Youth

JAD Urges Parents to Enrol Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children

Parents and guardians of children who are deaf or hard of hearing are being encouraged to enrol them into one of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) seven schools. Executive Director of the JAD, Kimberley Sherlock Marriott-Blake, told JIS News that education is the core focus of the institution. “At the Jamaica Association for the Deaf, education is our...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre), interacts with female wards attending the 2019 staging of the ‘We Transform’ Sports and Fun Day, held at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (August 20).
National SecurityYouth

State Minister Encourages Wards in Juvenile Centres

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, is encouraging wards at juvenile correctional centres to regard themselves as “winners,” while they go through various stages of rehabilitation. Speaking to scores of youth at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (August 20), at the 2019 staging of the ‘We Transform’...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, speaks at the Governor-General’s Summer of Service Programme 2019 Awards Presentation Ceremony on Tuesday (August 20) at King’s House.
EducationGovernor GeneralYouth

Students Receive Scholarships Through Summer of Service Programme

Twenty-four students have been awarded scholarships, funds for tuition and grants valued at approximately $17 million from the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and sponsors of the seventh Summer of Service Programme. These students are Geraldine Allen, Dacia Bennett, Anissa Bent, Christina Blake, Shavane Clarke, Sheridon Gayle, Trudy-Ann Graham, Janee Harris, Tianna Howell, Yanique Hylton, Alex...
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