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Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,
Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,

Foster Care to Be Highlighted Feb. 9 to 15

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will observe National Foster Care Recognition Week from February 9 to15, under the theme ‘Fostering a Spirit of Love’. Public Relations and Communication Manager at the CPFSA, Kristen Laing, told JIS News...
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.

Oberlin High School Students Benefit from Victim Services Division Resocialisation Intervention
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza (left), interact with students from Edward Seaga Primary School during a Play Day Ja event at Water Lane in downtown Kingston on Wednesday, February 5. The event was in recognition of Global School Play Day.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza (left), interact with students from Edward Seaga Primary School during a Play Day Ja event at Water Lane in downtown Kingston on Wednesday, February 5. The event was in recognition of Global School Play Day.

Importance of Play Highlighted During Global School Play Day
José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts (right), is presented with a trophy by Science teacher at the St. Catherine-based institution, Shanice Laing, for outstanding performance in academics and ports. The student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection scholarship awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in the United States (US) and past student of the school, Jillianne McKay Burrell. The scholarship will enable Sanique to pursue nursing studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).
José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts (right), is presented with a trophy by Science teacher at the St. Catherine-based institution, Shanice Laing, for outstanding performance in academics and ports. The student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection scholarship awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in the United States (US) and past student of the school, Jillianne McKay Burrell. The scholarship will enable Sanique to pursue nursing studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).

José Martí Technical Student Gets Scholarship to Pursue Nursing
Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.

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Director of the Child Diversion Branch, in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice, Venisa Clarke, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Volunteer as Child Diversion Mentors

The Child Diversion Branch (CDB) in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice is calling on upstanding Jamaicans to volunteer as Mentors in its Child Diversion Programme. The programme targets children aged 12 to 17, who come into conflict with the law, with rehabilitative services that divert them from criminal judicial proceedings. Director of the Child Diversion Branch,...
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Acting Vice Principal at the St. Catherine based Enid Bennett High School and conceptualize of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme, Latoya Bird-Miller (second right), points to a replica of a handbook, which contains the initiative, during the launch on January 30. Others (from left) are Acting Principal, Winsom Johnson; Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Juanita Gordon Hunter; Head Girl, Kiara Mattis; Head Boy, Jeremy Peart; Senior Education Officer with the Ministry, Stephney Webb-Parker; and Supervisor for the Health and Family Life Education Department at the school, Talcea Hamilton.
EducationYouth

Enid Bennett High School Launches Social and Emotional Learning Programme

The Enid Bennett High School, in St. Catherine, has launched an initiative that will foster a nurturing environment where students can strive academically, socially, and emotionally. Speaking at the launch of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme on January 30, at the school, Acting Vice Principal, Latoya Bird-Miller said the initiative is one that moves the school beyond the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30).
Youth

CPFSA Honours 52 Students for Outstanding Academic Performance

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), on Thursday (January 30), honoured 52 students for their outstanding academic performance in external examinations. They were awarded during the CPFSA’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. A total of 153 students across the Agency’s programmes – Residential Child Care Facilities, Foster Care, Family Reintegration...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas (second left), accept a donation of $10 million from Chief Executive Officer of the United States-based Sweet P Home Care, Inc. and former ward of the State, Dr. Patricia Smith (centre). The presentation was made during the CPFSA’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony, held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30). Joining in the presentation (from left) are Chair of the CPFSA Advisory Board, Naomi Francis, and awardee Jamaine Smith.
Youth

Former State Ward Donates $10 Million to CPFSA

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has received a $10-million donation from businesswomen Dr. Patricia Smith, who is a former ward of the State. The presentation was made during the agency’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30). Dr. Smith, who delivered the keynote address, grew up...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.
EducationYouth

Government Welcomes Support of the Church

The Government welcomes the support of the church in addressing literacy, numeracy, and character development within the nation’s schools, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Addressing a recent gathering of worshippers and other educational stakeholders at the Roman Catholic Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St. James, Dr. Morris Dixon, reminded...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), is attentive as Papine High School student Raheim Marshall (second right) explains the technique of growing lettuce in a greenhouse. Looking on are fellow students Venicia Raymor (left) and Ashalee Robinson. The Minister toured the greenhouse facility following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) and the Papine High School for the utilisation of the greenhouse located at the JBI’s St. Andrew headquarters, on June 14, 2024.
AgricultureYouth

Ministry Bolsters Support for Youth in Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is ramping up efforts to get more young people involved in agriculture. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the scholarship programme will be enhanced to empower students to pursue career opportunities in the sector. “Last year, we offered 253 scholarships to youth across Jamaica. The $23.5 million that we are spending in...
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