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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the St. James North Western Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Education Grant award ceremony Programme 2019, at the University of the West Indies Western Campus, in Montego Bay, on August 15.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the St. James North Western Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Education Grant award ceremony Programme 2019, at the University of the West Indies Western Campus, in Montego Bay, on August 15.

National Security Minister Lauds Accomplishments of Inner-City Young People

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says great things are happening in  inner-city communities, where many young people have been making their mark in a positive way. Dr. Chang, who was addressing the St. James North Western Constituency...
President Elect, Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Owen Speid (right), presents Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarship awardee, Aljay Anderson, with his certificate during a TIP Friendly Society scholarship awards function, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 16. He was among 48 scholarship recipients this year.
President Elect, Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Owen Speid (right), presents Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarship awardee, Aljay Anderson, with his certificate during a TIP Friendly Society scholarship awards function, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 16. He was among 48 scholarship recipients this year.

TIP Friendly Society Awards 48 Scholarships to Members and Their Children
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), presents mother of five, Sara Lemonious, with a cheque. Occasion was the handover of cheques under the Ministry’s Back-to-School grant for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries on Friday (August 16) at the Ministry, in Kingston. The Ministry will be disbursing $569.289 million to 162,654 children registered under PATH.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), presents mother of five, Sara Lemonious, with a cheque. Occasion was the handover of cheques under the Ministry’s Back-to-School grant for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries on Friday (August 16) at the Ministry, in Kingston. The Ministry will be disbursing $569.289 million to 162,654 children registered under PATH.

162,654 PATH Children to Get Back-to-School Grant
A student having her weight checked by Community Health Aides, Latoya Murray (left) and Ardett Vernon, during the St. James Public Health Services staging of the second annual ‘Food Safety and Back-to-School Fair’, held at Pier One in Montego Bay on Friday, August 16.
A student having her weight checked by Community Health Aides, Latoya Murray (left) and Ardett Vernon, during the St. James Public Health Services staging of the second annual ‘Food Safety and Back-to-School Fair’, held at Pier One in Montego Bay on Friday, August 16.

Children From Montego Bay Benefit From Free Medical Checks
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, receives a gift basket from former scholarship recipient, Shannaia McDowell, following his keynote address at the Gateway Co-operative Credit Union sponsored Enid Gonzales Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarship luncheon and awards Ceremony, in Montego Bay, on August 15.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, receives a gift basket from former scholarship recipient, Shannaia McDowell, following his keynote address at the Gateway Co-operative Credit Union sponsored Enid Gonzales Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarship luncheon and awards Ceremony, in Montego Bay, on August 15.

Students Entering High School Better Prepared in Critical Thinking – State Minister

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (standing right), looks on as Executive Director, Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica, Dr. Donna Powell Wilson (seated left), signs one of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to provide training and work experience for young people across the island. The signing took place on Thursday (August 15) at Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. Also observing are Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jamaica, Jason Fraser (seated right); Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Hopeton Heron (standing left); and Country Programme Director, Advance Programme, Ruth Chisholm.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

Young People to Benefit From Training to Boost Employment

Young people in urban and rural communities across the island are to benefit from valuable training and work experience aimed at strengthening their opportunities for employment. This will be facilitated under three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) with three private sector entities on Thursday (Aug.15) at the Terra Nova Hotel in...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (right), makes a presentation to Abrianna Greaves (centre) from Servite Primary in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, who was named the top performing girl at the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners
EducationYouth

All in Place for Smooth Start to School Year – Dr. McLean

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says that all is in place to ensure a seamless start to the 2019/2020 academic year. She noted that funds have been disbursed for the renovation of several institutions and the acquisition of furniture and other equipment in advance of the opening of schools on September...
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Chairperson of the Caribbean Scout Secretariat, Zaida Joaquin, addresses the the opening ceremony for the 15th Caribbean Cuboree, held recently at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann.
Youth

Adults Urged to “Discipline With Love”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is imploring adults to desist from using corporal punishment as a means of discipline. “Some adults believe that children cannot learn unless you beat them. I want to say to all adults that those days are behind us. It is time we stop maltreating our youngsters,...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), greets Chairman of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP), Matthew McHayle (right), at the opening ceremony of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). Others (from left) are: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage Grey. The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.
Youth

Children in State Care Participate in National Summit

Children from several private and Government-owned residential child care facilities received valuable life skills training and career advice, at the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS) 2019, organised by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The event, held Thursday (August 15), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, featured several concurrent sessions and presentations which...
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Members of the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe perform at the opening of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.
Youth

CEO Says CPFSA Remains Steadfast in Mandate to Protect Children

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, says the agency remains steadfast in its mandate of protecting children from harm and ensuring their well-being. “We ensure that their voices are heard and they are never silenced or forced to live in fear. We guarantee you our children, that the policies impacting your...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) Youth Advisory Committee speed mentorship session at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on August 14. Seated at right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Youth

New Youth Leaders Benefit from Mentoring Session

The new cohort of youth ambassadors and volunteers under the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) have benefited from a speed mentoring session aimed at better equipping them to carry out their roles. The activity, held at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew, was organised by the Youth Advisory Committee of the JNC-UNESCO, which falls...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awards function at Jamaica House on Wednesday (Aug 14). Also pictured at the head table is Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Damian Cox. The awards ceremony recognised 15 children of OPM and Office of the Cabinet staff members, who were successful in their PEP exams this year. The Prime Minister presented them with book vouchers for back-to-school.
EducationPrime MinisterYouth

No Child Should Be Denied Education Due To Fees – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no child should be denied access to an education due to obligatory prohibitive fees being charged by schools. “I’m not saying that the parents must not contribute, but sometimes, we miss the bigger picture (which) is to make sure that no child, regardless of the income status of your household is in...
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