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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

As part of their rehabilitation process, young persons at the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre in Kingston have completed a six-week summer empowerment programme. The initiative, which was spearheaded through the ‘We Transform’ Programme, involved sessions facilitated by...
(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.
(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.

TAP Participants to Benefit From Well-Structured Training
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).
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).

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

Child Protection and Family Services Agency Stages Back to School Fair in Westmoreland
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
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 'Seeds for the Future 2019' departure ceremony, on Thursday (August 22), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. Ten students from both institutions will depart to participate in a two-week internship at technology company, Huawei, in China through the Huawei 'Seeds for the Future 2019' project.

Students on Two-Week Internship At Huawei

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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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Chairman of Burger King, Lois Sherwood (right), presents the Lois Sherwood Scholarship to Amica Gordon, who will be pursuing Actuarial Science at the University of the West Indies. She was presented with her award during a ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston, on Monday, August 19.
EducationYouth

Students Receive Scholarships From Burger King Jamaica

Twenty eight students from across the island, who have excelled academically, have been awarded scholarships, bursaries and grants totalling $5.1 million by restaurant franchise, Burger King Jamaica, to offset tuition and other related expenses. The scholars, who will be pursuing secondary and tertiary studies, beginning in September, were presented with their awards and prizes, during a ceremony held at the...
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(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.
EducationYouth

Education Ministry to Host Tertiary and Employment Fairs

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will host two tertiary and employment fairs on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 at the Campion College Auditorium, Kingston, and the St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School Auditorium in St. Ann, respectively. Speaking with JIS News, National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, said the focus of the fairs is...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, speaks at the closing ceremony for the Salt Spring Summer Camp, in St. James, at the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, on Friday (August 16).
CommunityNational SecurityYouth

Children From Salt Spring Benefit from Summer Camp

The curtains came down on the four-week children’s summer camp in Salt Spring, St. James, on August 16, with 120 children from the area benefiting from the initiative. There are plans by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to replicate the camp in other volatile communities in the parish. The camp began on Monday, July 22 at the Salt Spring Primary...
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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.
National SecurityYouth

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 Development Fund (CDF) Education Grant award ceremony, at the University of the West Indies Western Campus, in Montego Bay, on...
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