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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission, Walter Bernyk (right), at a Child Protection Seminar held today (July 18) at the University of the West Indies in Mona, St. Andrew. At centre is Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), Rodje Malcolm.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission, Walter Bernyk (right), at a Child Protection Seminar held today (July 18) at the University of the West Indies in Mona, St. Andrew. At centre is Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), Rodje Malcolm.

Educators Encouraged to Safeguard Rights of Children

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is calling on educators to assist in safeguarding the rights of children by exposing abusers. Addressing a Child Protection Seminar, held today (July 18), at the...
Sergeant Alexander Bloomfield of the St. Andrew South Police Division, provides details about the division
Sergeant Alexander Bloomfield of the St. Andrew South Police Division, provides details about the division's summer camp for youngsters, at a recent JIS Think Tank.

St. Andrew South Police Stages Summer Camp for Youth with Behavioural Problems
National Mathematics Coordinator and a member of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) management team at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (right), consults with National Project Manager for PISA, Marjorianna Clarke, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (July 16).
National Mathematics Coordinator and a member of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) management team at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (right), consults with National Project Manager for PISA, Marjorianna Clarke, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (July 16).

Students to Take Part in PISA in 2021
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), observes as teachers from the Special Needs Department at Liberty Academy at the Priory, in St. Andrew, Jami-Ann Genius (left) and Tamalee Hamilton (right), interact with students during a visit to the institution on July 16. To the Prime Minister’s left is Special Needs Coordinator, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Toni-Ann Millen.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), observes as teachers from the Special Needs Department at Liberty Academy at the Priory, in St. Andrew, Jami-Ann Genius (left) and Tamalee Hamilton (right), interact with students during a visit to the institution on July 16. To the Prime Minister’s left is Special Needs Coordinator, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Toni-Ann Millen.

Government Facilitates Inclusive Education System for All Children – PM
Trainees of the HEART Trust/ NTA National Unattached Youth Programme (NUYP) at a job-readiness seminar at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 11.
Trainees of the HEART Trust/ NTA National Unattached Youth Programme (NUYP) at a job-readiness seminar at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 11.

Young Trainees Urged to Show Positive Attitude in the Workplace

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with children at a community health fair held at the Glendevon Primary and Junior High School in St. James on Sunday, July 14.
CommunityDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee to Stage Seminars

The Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO will be spearheading a series of youth engagement seminars across the island. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is the Chairman of the Committee, said that the outreach activities are aimed at encouraging more youngsters to...
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Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Communications/Social Marketing Specialist, Patrice Tomlinson-Nephew, addresses a JIS Think on Friday, July 12.
CommunityYouth

Over 250 Youth in CSJP Communities to Benefit From Summer Work

More than 250 young people will benefit from employment this summer under the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III. Secondary- and tertiary-level students, aged 16 to 27, will be placed in public- and private-sector organisations over a four-week period. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (July 12), CSJP III Communications/Social Marketing Specialist, Patrice Tomlinson-Nephew, said that the...
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Communications/Social Marketing Specialist, Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Patrice Tomlinson-Nephew, addresses JIS Think Tank on Friday, July 12.
Youth

CSJP Provides $9 Million for Youth Activities This Summer

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III is providing $9 million to support youth engagement activities this summer. The CSJP III is financing the operation of six summer camps and summer employment for more 800 youth from communities in which CSJP III is currently based. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Friday, July 12, CSJP...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), interacts with students at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from the ESP, 50 of whom will be matriculating to primary special education and 10 students to the regular school system.
LabourSocial SecurityYouth

PHOTOS: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson at Early Stimulation Programme Graduation

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), interacts with students at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, delivers the keynote address at the closing ceremony for the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston on Wednesday (July 10). The CLEAR II Project was launched on June 26 last year. The project sought to help reduce child labour in Jamaica.
LabourYouth

Labour Ministry to Publish Work List to Protect Children

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Light and Hazardous Work List will be published shortly. The list outlines specific activities that children are restricted from participating in, so as to prevent them from engaging in hazardous work. Speaking at the closing ceremony for the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project,...
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