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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), shares a moment with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey following the National Foster Care Week Church Service at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on Sunday, February 10.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), shares a moment with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey following the National Foster Care Week Church Service at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on Sunday, February 10.

Church Urged to Help Provide Safe Homes for Children

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Floyd Green, has called for church groups to join the thrust to get more children into foster care. “I encourage all of our churches right across Jamaica… to join...
Senior Director for Corporate Services in the Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham, addressing stakeholders during a recent Restorative Justice Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James.
Senior Director for Corporate Services in the Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham, addressing stakeholders during a recent Restorative Justice Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James.

Justice Ministry Embarking on Child Diversion Stakeholders Training
Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Kahilah Whyte (left), fields questions from students during a panel discussion at the Unit’s Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James, on Wednesday (February 6). Other panellists (from second left) are Mount Alvernia High School student, Chrisann Morris; Anchovy High School student, Faydian Gordon; and Senior Director, Corporate Services Division, Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham.
Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Kahilah Whyte (left), fields questions from students during a panel discussion at the Unit’s Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James, on Wednesday (February 6). Other panellists (from second left) are Mount Alvernia High School student, Chrisann Morris; Anchovy High School student, Faydian Gordon; and Senior Director, Corporate Services Division, Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham.

Gov’t Targeting 3,000 School Administrators as Restorative Justice Practitioners
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), assists The Gleaner’s Children Own 2018/19 National Spelling Bee Champion, Darian Douglas to cut a cake to celebrate his 12th birthday. Sharing the moment are Her Excellency, The Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, background) and the Spelling Bee parish champions. Occasion was a reception for the parish champions and their teachers and programme representatives on Thursday (February 7) at King’s House. Douglas will move on to represent Jamaica at the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition in Washington DC later this year.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), assists The Gleaner’s Children Own 2018/19 National Spelling Bee Champion, Darian Douglas to cut a cake to celebrate his 12th birthday. Sharing the moment are Her Excellency, The Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, background) and the Spelling Bee parish champions. Occasion was a reception for the parish champions and their teachers and programme representatives on Thursday (February 7) at King’s House. Douglas will move on to represent Jamaica at the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition in Washington DC later this year.

PHOTOS: G-G with Spelling Bee Parish Champions
Dean of Discipline at Petersfield High in Westmoreland, Junior Clarke (right), in discussion with former Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto, during a recent visit to the institution.
Dean of Discipline at Petersfield High in Westmoreland, Junior Clarke (right), in discussion with former Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto, during a recent visit to the institution.

Petersfield High Reports Reduction of Violence Among Students

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Primary school students participating in the 2017 ‘Restorative Justice Week’ school sensitisation session.
JusticeYouth

Restorative Justice Week Feb. 3 to Feb. 9

The 10th annual Restorative Justice Week will be observed from Sunday, February 3 to Friday, February 9, under the theme: ‘A Restorative Approach to School to Prison Pipeline in Jamaica’. Director of Public Relations and Communication at the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Christine Bailey-Lennon, told JIS News that this year’s theme is fitting as the Ministry continues to strive towards...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), sharing a good laugh with (from left) Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris; President, Kiwanis Club of Barbican, Dane McLean; and Lieutenant Governor, Pam Rodney-Whyte, during the Club’s fourth anniversary meeting at the Guardian Life head office in New Kingston, on January 22.
EducationInformationYouth

Service Clubs Encouraged to Strengthen Partnership with Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging more service clubs to strengthen their partnership with the Ministry to bolster programmes being undertaken to ensure the holistic development of the nation’s children. This call was made by Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, during the Kiwanis Club of Barbican fourth anniversary meeting at the Guardian Life...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (background centre), observes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of training and apprenticeship under the
National SecurityYouth

Juvenile Offenders to Benefit from Training and Apprenticeship

Scores of young people in remand centres and State-care facilities are to benefit from training and apprenticeship under the ‘A New Path’ programme. This is being facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Organization of American States (OAS), Trust for the Americas, Heart Trust/NTA, and the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme at the Department of...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (left, front row) presents the 2018 David “Wagga” Hunt Distinguished Award to Dr. Kevin Asher (centre, front row), the father of Chinyelu Asher, a member of Jamaica’s senior football women’s team, at the David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Fundraising Gala, held on Saturday, January 19 in Washington DC. Others in the photo are members of the organising committee of the David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Fund.
DiasporaEducationYouth

Diaspora Urged to Support Pledge 2 Build Initiative

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is urging members of the diaspora to support the ‘Pledge 2 Build’ campaign, which seeks to raise funds to upgrade the infrastructure of early-childhood and primary schools. She made the call as she delivered the keynote address at the David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Fundraising Gala, held on Saturday, January 19 in...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), observes as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Principal of Lyssons Primary School, Evette Bonfield Beecher, sign a grant contract in the amount of US$67,177 (J$8 million) for the purchase of a bus, today (January 22) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, in Kingston. The grant is being offered through the Government of Japan Grassroots Human Security Project. Standing is Board Chairman of the school, Cordinal Beckford.
EducationYouth

Two Schools Receive Buses From Japan

The Embassy of Japan has signed two grant contracts amounting to $16 million to purchase two school buses for Lyssons Primary and New Forest Infant, Primary and High Schools. Each school will receive $8 million in grant funding from the Government of Japan, through its Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP), to purchase the buses. Signing the contracts today (January 22)...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police, Steve McGregor (standing with mic), addresses an Early Childhood Commission (ECC) ‘Pon Di Cawna’ session, which was held in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, late last year.
EducationYouth

ECC Continues to Forge Partnerships

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC), in an effort to improve parenting involvement and forge partnerships with parents and community members, will be continuing its Community-based initiative, ‘ECC Pon Di Cawna’, in 2019. This initiative helps to underscore the importance of Standard 10 of the ECC’s 12 Operating Standards – ‘Interactions with Parents and Community Members’. Community Relations Manager at the...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), rapping with students of Holy Trinity High School during the Best Dressed Chicken 60 School Tour, at Sabina Park, in Kingston, on January 15. Sharing the moment are Chairman, Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (centre) and President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy.
Youth

Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Adopt Wholesome Values and Attitudes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is encouraging more young Jamaicans to adopt wholesome values and attitudes that will transform their lives, while reinforcing positive and law-abiding behaviours. Senator Reid was speaking at the ‘Best Dressed Chicken 60 School Tour’, held at Sabina Park in Kingston on January 15. “Through Christ, we can demonstrate peace,...
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