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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Hundreds of Children Attend Child Month Church Service
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.
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.

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

PHOTOS: KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony
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.
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.

Youth Urged to Beware of Potential Dangers on Social Media

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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.
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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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(FILE) Acting Chief Education Officer, Winnie Berry, delivers a speech on behalf of Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, at the press launch for the Fourth International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Caribbean, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Tuesday (April 30).
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Workforce to be Equipped With Technical and Vocational Skills

The Government is redoubling its effort to ensure the nation’s workforce is equipped with technical and vocational skills to better meet the needs of the society. This is according to Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, who said this is being achieved by “mainstreaming” Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, speaking at the Jamaica Teaching Council’s education awards ceremony held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, on Tuesday, April 23.
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Educators Urged to Help Rescue Boys from Toxic Masculinity

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has charged educators to help boys realise their full potential by challenging existing norms and stereotypes with respect to constructs of toxic masculinity. Mr. Terrelonge said that social and cultural factors have had negative implications on the learning outcomes of the nation’s boys. He said that educators need to pay...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 23.
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Agriculture Minister Targets Women and Youth

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is ensuring that at least 30 per cent of participants in the agriculture and entrepreneurship programmes under his portfolio are women and young people. He said that the objective is to promote inclusive growth and development. He cited initiatives being undertaken through the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC),...
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Director of the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Senator Dr. Floyd Morris (right), greets Patron of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Hon. Douglas Orane, at the launch of Child Month 2019, which was held recently at the GraceKennedy office in downtown Kingston.
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Parents Encouraged Not to Isolate Children with Disabilities

Director of the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Senator Dr. Floyd Morris, is encouraging parents not to isolate, exclude or discourage a child with a disability, but to do everything to ensure that the child will be the best he or she can be. He was addressing the recent launch of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (centre), and National Labour Day Activities Coordinator in the Ministry, Pat Amos, during a Workers
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Labour Day Activities Focusing on Children’s Safety

Children’s safety is the focus of activities being organised by the Government to commemorate Labour Day this year, on Thursday, May 23. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says special emphasis is being placed on instituting safeguards for children on the roads and at schools. “It is timely, and I think we should also address… the safety...
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