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Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left), conversing with students from the St. Ann-based Ocho Rios High School, at the clubs’ National Achievement Expo held on April 29 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.

640 Rural Youth Benefit From Skills Training

More than 640 young people from rural communities have received training and certification in various skill areas, enabling them to take up jobs locally and overseas or create their own employment. The training was conducted under a three-year programme implemented...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, at the Child Month National Church Service, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, in Portmore, St. Catherine, on May 1.

Church Urged to Help Counsel Abused Children

Permanent Secretary in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), engages in conversation with Head of Guidance at the Holy Trinity High School, Daniel Daley and Director of Corporate Planning in the Ministry, Andrea Patterson Morris. They were at the ‘Life After Fifth Form’ career development exercise held at the Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on April 28.

Youth Urged to Make Use of Education and Entrepreneurial Grants

Registrar at the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27. Listening (from second left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey.

OCR Invites Students to Become Child Ambassadors

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)

CDA Providing Counselling Following Deaths of Children

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27.

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Youth Minister of State Supports Call by CDA Head

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is supporting the call by head of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, for greater corporate involvement in development projects being undertaken by the agency. Mr. Green said the call is significant, as the support from corporate Jamaica would impact a very important area of ...

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Support for Curfew for St. James Youth

The St. James police are receiving wide-scale support for their move to implement a curfew for students in the parish. Under the new directive from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the parish, Steve McGregor, all students 17 years and younger must be off the streets by 9:00 p.m. The only exception is if the child is in...

10 years ago Youth

NPSC to Host Information Fair April 27

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) will host an information fair on Wednesday, April 27 at Mandela Park in Half Way Tree. The event, which is scheduled to start at noon, will have over 14 exhibitors including the National Family Planning Board; the National Council on Drug Abuse; Office of the Children Registry; the Child Development Agency; and National Integrity...

There is a look of determination on the face of Aaron Williams as he competed in a relay race during a Jamaica Information Service-organised (JIS) sports day held recently at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester. Aaron’s mother, Nadine Williams, is a member of staff of the JIS.

10 years ago Youth

JIS Stages Sports Day at Mount Olivet Boys’ Home

Members of staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) brought cheer to residents of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home at the annual sports day held earlier this month at the facility in Walderston, Manchester. The day was filled with joy and laughter as the JIS team match athletic skills with the 30 boys in sack races, tug of war, relays,...

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

10 years ago Youth

OCA to Distribute Internet Safety Guidelines in May

During Child Month in May, the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) will commence the distribution of Internet safety guidelines for children. The move is aimed at preventing the exploitation or abuse of children via the Internet. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says the guide dubbed: ‘Be Social...Be Smart’ “is putting power in the hands of parents” to protect their...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a Safe Children Forum staged by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) and other partners on April 19, at the Versalles Hotel in May Pen, Clarendon.

10 years ago Youth

Education Minister Urges Parents to Put Children First

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, is appealing to parents not to choose entertainment over the care and protection of their children. Addressing a ‘Safe Children Forum’ in May Pen earlier this week, Senator Reid noted that parents have been leaving young children at home in the care of older siblings to attend popular entertainment events....

10 years ago Youth

More Than 104,000 Members in 4-H Clubs

There are currently more than 104,000 members in the Jamaica 4-H Movement, which “represents the largest membership base per capita worldwide,” says Chairman of the Board of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Norman Grant. He points out that there are 7.2 million clubbites in over 60 countries, but with a population of approximately 2.7 million, Jamaica has the largest membership per...