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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.
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.

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)....
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.
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.

CEO Says CPFSA Remains Steadfast in Mandate to Protect Children
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.
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.

New Youth Leaders Benefit from Mentoring Session
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.
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.

No Child Should Be Denied Education Due To Fees – PM
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (back row, 8th left), and members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), share a moment with the 2018-2019 KSAMC Junior Council members following the completion of their orientation in November 2018. The Junior Council will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston on August 22, as their major project for the year.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (back row, 8th left), and members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), share a moment with the 2018-2019 KSAMC Junior Council members following the completion of their orientation in November 2018. The Junior Council will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston on August 22, as their major project for the year.

KSAMC Junior Council to Host Back-to-School Treat

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, interacts with children taking part in a Ministry-sponsored summer camp at the Whitfield Town Primary School, in Kingston, recently. The stress management camp focused on music, sports, technology and parenting.
Youth

More Than 180 Children Benefit From Stress Management Camps

More than 180 children from Kingston and St. James benefitted from a summer programme in the HeartMath pilot project, organised by the Ministry of National Security, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. HeartMath is a stress management system that helps persons synchronise their brain and heart for optimal stress resistance and mental performance. According to the...
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Child Protection and Family Services Agency
Youth

National Children’s Summit August 15

The Child Protection & Family Services Agency (CPFSA), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), will host the fourth biennial National Children’s Summit on Thursday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More than 1,200 children from State institutions and student based orgainations are expected to participate in...
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(FILE) Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on July 31.
Youth

Samuda Pledges Full Support For Children Affected By Fire

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has pledged the Government’s support in rebuilding the Jamaica National Children’s Home, located in Papine, St. Andrew. The complex was destroyed by fire on Friday, August 9. “You have the full support of the officials and the Ministry that I am responsible for, and we will continue...
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Youth

Children and Caregivers settled following fire at Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH)

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) extends gratitude to the management and staff of the Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH) for their execution of the fire safety evacuation plan during yesterday’s fire which destroyed the dormitory area of the home. All 41 children (23 girls and 18 boys) and seven caregivers were accounted for, and no injuries were...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a bursary to Jodi Dasilva. Occasion was the 2019 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-Operative Credit Union
EducationYouth

JPS and Partners Credit Union Awards 55 Bursaries and Scholarships

Fifty-five students have been awarded bursaries and scholarships valued at $2.5 million by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union (PCCU) Limited. Students were selected based on academic merit, work ethic, discipline and financial need. At a ceremony held on Thursday (August 8) at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, 47 children of members, who are top...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on July 31.
EducationYouth

70,000 Students to Benefit From Breakfast Programme

Some 70,000 vulnerable students at the primary and early childhood levels will benefit from a breakfast programme, which will roll out at the start of the new school year in September. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said that the Ministry is in the process of securing the additional funding for the initiative....
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Participant in the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP),Oshane Stewart (left), speaking to (from left):Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Chairman, USF, Dr. Gunjan Ramsingh; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, and National Coordinator, Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, during the launch of the second phase of TAP, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on Tuesday (July 30).
Youth

USF Offers Second Chance to Unattached Youth

Six hundred unattached youth will get the opportunity to restructure their lives through the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), at the start of the upcoming academic year. Details were outlined at the launch of the second phase of the programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 30). Persons interested in applying can...
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