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Senior Director for TVET Development and Support System, at HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 3. Listening keenly from right are: President of Junior Achievement Jamaica, Alphie Mullings-Aiken and Senior Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, in the Ministry of Education, Lisetha Adams.
Senior Director for TVET Development and Support System, at HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 3. Listening keenly from right are: President of Junior Achievement Jamaica, Alphie Mullings-Aiken and Senior Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, in the Ministry of Education, Lisetha Adams.

Thousands of Students to Take Part in National Careers Week

Students at all levels in the six regions of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information are expected to participate in the seventh staging of National Careers Week. The week, which will be observed from February 11 to 17 under...
Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Lebert Drysdale (centre) looks on as recipient of the Distinguished Old Farmer of Excellence for 2017, John R. Gayle (left) greets Old Farmers’ Association of North America (OFANA) scholarship awardee, Moya Campbell during a founders’ day ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), campus located at Passley Gardens, Portland on January 28.
Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Lebert Drysdale (centre) looks on as recipient of the Distinguished Old Farmer of Excellence for 2017, John R. Gayle (left) greets Old Farmers’ Association of North America (OFANA) scholarship awardee, Moya Campbell during a founders’ day ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), campus located at Passley Gardens, Portland on January 28.

Students Urged to Pursue Studies in Non-Traditional Areas
Leaders in Government and the wider society joined hands and hearts with members of the religious community to pray for the nation at the 37th staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast. The event was held on Wednesday (January 19) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Leaders in Government and the wider society joined hands and hearts with members of the religious community to pray for the nation at the 37th staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast. The event was held on Wednesday (January 19) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Children First to Benefit from Proceeds of National Prayer Breakfast
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (FILE)
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (FILE)

Gov’t Increases Funding to Child-Abuse Hotline
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, in an interview with JIS News today (January 10), at his National Heroes Circle office in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, in an interview with JIS News today (January 10), at his National Heroes Circle office in Kingston.

State Offering Assistance to Child and Family

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Some of the over 80 senior citizens honoured by the Cherry Community Youth Society in St. Catherine, show off their certificates of appreciation at the event held on Sunday (January 1) in the community.
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Cherry Youth Honour Senior Citizens

Over 80 senior citizens of the community of Cherry in St. Catherine were on Sunday (January 1) honoured for their contribution to the development of the area. At a New Year’s Day dinner organised by the Cherry Community Youth Society, the seniors were presented with certificates of appreciation, and treated to a tasty meal and entertainment. Member of the Cherry...
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JPS Foundation Fetes Children of West Haven Home In Hanover

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company Foundation fêted the more-than-100 wards of the State at the West Haven Children’s Home in Copse, Hanover, on Tuesday (December 20). The festivities began with a visit by Santa and presentation of gifts, after which the children enjoyed a tasty meal. The company also made a financial donation to the home and presented toiletries....
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Special Treat for Girls in State Care

Christmas came early for more than 50 wards of the State and their caregivers at the Mustard Seed Communities-run Mary’s Child facility in Kingston and Yadel Home for Girls in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Owner and Operator of Bella Day Spa in Kingston and Shades of Elegance in Old Harbour, Treacha Reid-McCalla, along with 13 members of her team, took...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, accepts a token from Chair of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Saffery Brown, at the CVSS 2016 National Volunteer Awards Banquet, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on December 8.
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Government to Implement LEGS Programme for Youth

The Government will, early next year, commence implementation of a Work to Learn, Earn, Give and Save (LEGS) programme for youth, which will incorporate training, volunteerism and saving. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the initiative will be done through collaboration with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Giving the keynote address at the 2016 National Volunteer Awards Banquet...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is in discussion with Chair of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, at the NCMC’s annual Youth Forum held recently at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall.
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Youth Urged to Take Message of Good Health to Their Peers

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green is encouraging students who attended the recent Youth Forum to take the message of healthy lifestyle and good nutrition to their peers. He was addressing the session staged by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall. More than 200 students attended...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green
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Youth Parliament to Sit on Monday

Young persons from clubs and organisations across the island will come together for the staging of the National Youth Parliament on Monday (November 14) at Gordon House beginning at 10:00 am. The event is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The National Youth Parliament was initially implemented in 2003 as a Youth Month activity of the...
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Youth Environmental Consultations Underway

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation has embarked on a series of regional consultations islandwide under its Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP). The forums, which kicked off at the Mannings School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on October 21, aim to increase young people’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of and for the environment. They are also intended to engage the...
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