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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks at today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

New Board Named For Edna Manley College

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has named a new14-member Board for the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Marigold Harding will serve as chairperson, with Donahue Martin as vice...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Regional Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Latin America and the Caribbean, Marita Perceval, at UNICEF’s regional offices in Panama City, Panama, on September 3. The two met to discuss the role youth will play in the Seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean to take place in Jamaica from July 8 to 10, 2020.

Youth to Play Key Role In Staging of 2020 Regional Platform

Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew. From (left) are Mahalia Ulett of Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High, who won in the poster category; De’andra Calvert of the University of Technology (UTech), who took top honours in the photography component; and George Headley Primary School student, Gianni Willie, who placed first in the essay category.

JIS Heritage Competition Turns Focus on Reparations

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean.

Smooth Start to School Year

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (second left) shares a light moment with artist, Rosemarie Chung (centre) at the Unveiling of the Windrush Mural Exhibition at the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday, 29 August 2019. Sharing the moment are: the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); The Mayor of Kingston, His Worship Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second right); and Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica, O'Neil Lawrence (right).

Minister Grange Unveils Windrush Murals

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right); British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); and Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald (second left), admire the work of artist, Sheldon Blake (right), at the official unveiling of the Windrush Public Art Murals at the Norman Manley International Airport on August 29.

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PHOTOS: Unveiling of Windrush Mural

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right); British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); and Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald (second left), admire the work of artist, Sheldon Blake (right), at the official unveiling of the Windrush Public Art Murals at the Norman Manley International...

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Parents Encouraged to Place Special Emphasis on Health of Children

As parents prepare for the start of the 2019/2020 academic year, they are being reminded to place special emphasis on their children’s health and wellness. Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, says the annual prescribed medical examination for students is crucial, as it will ensure children are on track for a healthy academic year. She told...

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).

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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 with responsibility, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the Ministry has invested millions in various aspects of the education sector for schools...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS

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Parents and Guardians Encouraged to Reintroduce Morning Routine Now

In preparation for the start of the 2019/2020 school year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, is encouraging parents and guardians to reintroduce the morning routine to their children from now. “They should not wait until the first morning of school or the night before to start putting children back into the routine...

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

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Agent Sasco Assists Juveniles In State Care

Recording artiste, Agent Sasco, is being lauded for his recent contribution of $50,000 towards the education of two juveniles under the supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The entertainer made two donations of $25,000 each to the top boy and top girl at the recent ‘We Transform’ Sports and Fun Day, held at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional...

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).

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Resource Officers for High Schools in St. James

Commanding Officer of the St. James Police, Superintendent Vernon Ellis, says 30 resource officers have been selected for high schools in the parish, as the police anticipate a smooth start to the new academic year on September 2. Speaking with JIS News during a School Resource Officers’ Seminar at the Freeport Police Station in Montego Bay on Wednesday (August 28),...

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.

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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 the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and activities at the recent children’s expo, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre....