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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge reading to students of New Providence Primary School, in Kingston, today (May 7), to mark Read Across Jamaica Day. The Day forms part of activities to mark Education Week from May 5 to 11, under the theme, ‘Empowering Educators: Retooling, Innovating, Networking for Sustainable Development’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge reading to students of New Providence Primary School, in Kingston, today (May 7), to mark Read Across Jamaica Day. The Day forms part of activities to mark Education Week from May 5 to 11, under the theme, ‘Empowering Educators: Retooling, Innovating, Networking for Sustainable Development’.

PHOTOS: Read Across Jamaica Day

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), enjoys the performance of students from the Hazard Primary School during a ceremony to launch Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). Also pictured (from right) are United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson; State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne; and Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley. For Workers’ Week and Labour Day this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), enjoys the performance of students from the Hazard Primary School during a ceremony to launch Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). Also pictured (from right) are United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson; State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne; and Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley. For Workers’ Week and Labour Day this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.

PM Says Government Will Take Appropriate Measures to Protect Children
Minister of State for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), reads from Kellie Magnus
Minister of State for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), reads from Kellie Magnus' ‘Little Lion at Bat’ to students at the New Providence Primary School, Barbican Road, St. Andrew, as part of Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution on May 7.

PHOTOS: Hon. Floyd Green Reads to Students from New Providence Primary
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), reads to students at Mona Heights Primary School, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (May 7). Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), joined in the session.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), reads to students at Mona Heights Primary School, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (May 7). Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), joined in the session.

PM Reads to Students at Mona Heights Primary
Minister without Portfolio, with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, is presented with a certificate of appreciation by head boy at St. Richard
Minister without Portfolio, with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, is presented with a certificate of appreciation by head boy at St. Richard's Primary School, Jay-Don Bailey (left). Looking on is head girl, Carissa Thelwell. Minister Samuda was participating in ‘Read Across Jamaica Day' activities at the institution on Red Hills Road, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 7).

Students Encouraged to Get Into The Habit of Reading

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Students of Petersfield Primary School in Westmoreland engage in an exercise session on National School Moves Day, which was observed in institutions across the island recently.
Health & WellnessYouth

Petersfield Primary Jamaica Moves Club Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices

The Petersfield Primary School ‘Jamaica Moves’ club is making strides in promoting healthy lifestyle habits among staff and students. Coordinator of the club, Crystal-Gaye Scott, told JIS News that the Westmoreland-based institution has stopped the sale of sugary drinks on the compound. “Our school is sugar-free; we no longer sell juices. The only fluid our students will get is water,”...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage Grey (left), listens as 10-year-old Omaia Campbell (right), brings the message at the National Child Month Church Service, which was held at Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church on May 4.
Youth

Hundreds of Children Attend Child Month Church Service

Hundreds of children, including some from the disabled community, were in attendance at the National Child Month Church Service, held at the Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston on Saturday, May 4. The service marked the start of the 2019 Child Month activities, which will be observed under the theme ‘Encourage, Enable, Include Me’. Chair of the National Child Month...
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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left) and debate judge Dr. Sandra Grey Alvaranga right), with the winning Immaculate Conception High School team at the SRC’s inaugural debating competition on Thursday (May 2) at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston.
Youth

Immaculate High, Chetwood Memorial and Barracks Road Primary Win Inaugural SRC Debate

Immaculate Conception High and the combined team from Chetwood Memorial and Barracks Road Primary Schools won the secondary and primary schools category, respectively, of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) inaugural Debating Competition. The winning schools outlasted teams from institutions across the island during the contest held last Thursday (May 2) at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. They debated the...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, lays flowers at the Crying Child Monument in downtown Kingston, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month wreath laying ceremony on Sunday (May 5). The ceremony was held in memory of children who have died tragically. The event formed part of the KSAMC’s Child Month activities during May under the theme: ‘Encourage, Enable, Include Me’.
Youth

PHOTOS: KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony

  Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Chief Executive Officer, Rosalee Gage Gray, lays flowers at the Crying Child Monument in downtown Kingston, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month wreath laying ceremony on Sunday (May 5). The ceremony was held in memory of children who have died tragically. The event formed part of the...
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Conceptualiser of the ‘We Inspire Girls to be Strong Women’ initiative, Cortia Bingham (left); and Foska Oats Brand Manager, Marsha Lee Stewart (right), present Eddie-Ann Gordon of Vere Technical High School with a scholarship valued $50,000. The presentation was made during a Social Change Luncheon hosted under the initiative at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on May 2.
TechnologyYouth

Youth Urged to Beware of Potential Dangers on Social Media

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, is urging young people, especially girls, to beware of potential dangers they can be exposed to on social media. “Recognise that a lot of what is happening out there is falsehood… [and can lead to you to getting] in with the wrong crowd,” she cautioned, citing human trafficking as an example. She was speaking at...
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Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison (right), addressing the Office of the Children’s Advocate’s (OCA) first quarterly press briefing on May 3, at the agency’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Youth

Parents and Community Members Urged to Protect the Children

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, is urging heightened vigilance by parents and community members in protecting the nation’s children from harm, in light of recent attacks and mishaps involving several youngsters. Speaking at the Office of the Children’s Advocate’s (OCA) first quarterly press briefing at the agency’s offices in downtown Kingston on May 3, Mrs. Gordon Harrison, said the mishaps...
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