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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), participates in a plenary session titled 'Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development', during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

Diaspora Encouraged to Support Youth and Community Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, is encouraging Jamaicans living overseas to play a more active role in national development by investing directly in young people and community institutions. Speaking...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, displays the ‘Red Card to Child Labour’ during the Ministry’s recent World Day Against Child Labour Jingle Competition Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

State Minister Urges Collective Action to Guard Against Child Labour in Jamaica

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

90 Students Benefitting from Diaspora Mentorship Initiative

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses the opening of the newly established Parent Place at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston on June 12.

First Parent Place Opens at Calabar Primary and Infant School

Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the National Housing Trust, Donnetta Russell.

Students Encouraged to Apply for NHT’S Construction Scholarship

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (background, fourth left); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (background left) and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (background, third right) are joined by students and teacher at Boundbrook Primary School in Portland, in raising signs against child labour. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Day Against Child Labour Jingle Competition awards ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday (June 12).

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Jamaicans Urged to Be Vigilant Against Child Labour

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling on Jamaicans to be vigilant against child labour in their communities and report suspected cases of exploitation. “You have persons moving from parish to parish that are exploited, trafficked, sent to people who they don’t know to do things that they shouldn’t be doing…it’s right here, sometimes right in...

Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd. , Sheldon Smith (left), speaks to students at BB Coke High School in Junction, St. Elizabeth recently, during a roadshow hosted by the agency.

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Young People’s Help Sought to Promote Proper Waste Management Practices

The influence of young people will be harnessed by SPM Waste Management Ltd. to drive positive behavioural change and improve waste-management practices across communities, particularly in St. Elizabeth. Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd., Sheldon Smith, said students can serve as powerful advocates for environmental responsibility, noting that their actions and attitudes often influence those of their families and...

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

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Dr. Chang Reinforces Govt’s Commitment to Education

Jamaica remains committed to investing in education as a pathway to poverty reduction and community upliftment, says Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “Education is the only sustainable route out of poverty in any community,” he said. “We are fully committed to making the investment in educating our students, educating the population and educating the workforce,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Jamaica Chess Federation President, Ian Wilkinson, during the St. Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day, hosted at the Olympic Court Community Centre on Saturday (June 6). Dr. Holness serves as Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Central.

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St. Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Jamaica Chess Federation President, Ian Wilkinson, during the St. Andrew West Central Chess Fun Day, hosted at the Olympic Court Community Centre on Saturday (June 6). Dr. Holness serves as Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Central.

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, engages with students of St. Patrick’s Primary School (from left) Nathan Williams, Brittannia Martin, and Lakaycia Reid — as they examine a rubbish bin created from recycled tyres. The occasion was the Schools Waste to Art Competition, held on Friday (June 5) at the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica in Kingston. Staged as part of Environmental Awareness Week activities, the competition was organised by MPM Waste Management Limited under the theme -

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PHOTOS: Schools Waste to Art Competition

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, engages with students of St. Patrick’s Primary School (from left) Nathan Williams, Brittannia Martin, and Lakaycia Reid — as they examine a rubbish bin created from recycled tyres. The occasion was the Schools Waste to Art Competition, held on Friday (June 5) at the Girl Guides Association of...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

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NPSC Reshaping Parenting Across Jamaica Through Support and Partnership

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has been steadily reshaping the parenting landscape across Jamaica, with between 12,000 and 14,000 parents participating in training each month – a testament to the entity’s extensive reach and transformative influence within the local education system. At the heart of this initiative is the Parental Involvement in Education Framework, now being implemented in 245...

State Minister for Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, addressing the inaugural Children of Excellence Awards 2026 on May 28 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

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Gov’t Strengthening Mental Health Support for Young People

State Minister for Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, says the Government continues to strengthen mental health support for the youth as research shows increasing levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, and social isolation among adolescents. “Importantly, our vision for education extends beyond academics alone. We recognise that educational success cannot be separated from emotional wellness and...