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Director of Programmes at the National Youth Service, Naketa West, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on June 16 at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Director of Programmes at the National Youth Service, Naketa West, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on June 16 at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

NYS to Assess Training Programme

The Events Management Training Programme of the National Youth Service (NYS) is to be assessed, to ensure that young people gain employment. The programme, an initiative between the NYS and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the...
Students of Holy Childhood Preparatory jump for joy after sitting their final paper in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).
Students of Holy Childhood Preparatory jump for joy after sitting their final paper in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

GSAT: More Students Placed in School of Choice
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid.

Education Ministry Improving Financial Management
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

Youth Ministry to Deal with Street Children
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (3rd left, standing); and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left, standing), look on as Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager, Therese Turner-Jones (left seated) and Chairman of Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE) Limited, Joseph Matalon (centre), shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the New Employment Opportunities for Youth In Jamaica (NEO-Jamaica) project launch at King’s House on June 3. Others looking on (from 2nd left standing) are: Head of Corporate Relations, Red Stripe, Diane Ashton Smith; Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung; Executive Director, YUTE, Alicia Glasgow Gentles; and General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Alejandro Vares (right, seated).
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (3rd left, standing); and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left, standing), look on as Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager, Therese Turner-Jones (left seated) and Chairman of Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE) Limited, Joseph Matalon (centre), shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the New Employment Opportunities for Youth In Jamaica (NEO-Jamaica) project launch at King’s House on June 3. Others looking on (from 2nd left standing) are: Head of Corporate Relations, Red Stripe, Diane Ashton Smith; Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung; Executive Director, YUTE, Alicia Glasgow Gentles; and General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Alejandro Vares (right, seated).

New Employment Opportunities for Youth in Jamaica

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Teen Mothers at Women’s Centre to Benefit from Computer Donation

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) has received a donation of 20 laptops, which will go towards preparing teen mothers for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. The computers were provided under the Women Helping Others Achieve (WHOA) programme, which involves collaboration between the Sandals and the Bob Marley foundations. Acting Director of Corporate Liaison Services in the Ministry...
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CDA Review to Improve Services for Children

Government’s strategic review of the Child Development Agency (CDA) will ensure that children receive services to meet their particular needs. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, said a reorganisation of the residential care system is needed in order to deliver the best support for children, including those with special needs. He was speaking...
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Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Youth

6, 500 Youth to Benefit from Job Placement

A total of 6, 500 young people will benefit from temporary job placement this year under the National Youth Service (NYS) programmes. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, has informed that 6,000 students will be placed at public and private sector entities under the NYS Summer Employment Programme. He was making his contribution to the 2016/17...
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Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Youth

YICs to be Rebranded

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, says Youth Information Centres (YICs)  are to be restructured and rebranded to give youth a sense of meaning and belonging. Making his 2016/17 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 8, Mr. Green said that existing YIC operations are being reviewed towards determining and ensuring...
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Sectoral Debate 2016/2017Youth

Gov’t to Review Residential Care Sector

The Government is to conduct a strategic review of the residential care sector, aimed at improving the outcomes for all children. “We are looking at the whole pie, the disparity between financial support of the Government homes and private homes and see how we can ensure that our children are able to access the best possible service,” said Minister of...
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Constables Garnell Campbell and Hilette Virgo (centre) of the St. James Police Community Safety and Security Branch, interact with students of the Glendevon Primary and Infant School at the launch of the ‘Day of Love’ initiative at the school on June 1.
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St. James Police Showing Love to Students

The St. James police have launched a ‘Day of Love’ initiative, which is targeted at schools in the most vulnerable communities. Being undertaken by the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), the programme is part of an ongoing effort to reduce crime and violence in the parish. The objective is to expose the children to a kinder and gentler side...
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