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Youth Urged to Speak on Pressing Global Issues

Jamaica’s youth are being encouraged to add their voices to the discussion on pressing global issues, such as climate change and poverty. Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Yanique Williams,...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.

Education Ministry Adjusts Dates For Administration Of PEP Exam
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair, hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary and Junior High School in the constituency on Wednesday (November 20).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair, hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary and Junior High School in the constituency on Wednesday (November 20).

Every Jamaican Must Play a Part in Addressing School Violence – Minister Morris Dixon
Members of the new cohort of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Junior Council participate in Friday’s (November 15) mock sitting at the KSAMC’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Members of the new cohort of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Junior Council participate in Friday’s (November 15) mock sitting at the KSAMC’s offices in downtown Kingston.

Robust Discussions Mark KSAMC Junior Council Meeting
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.

Education Minister Underscores Importance of Partnerships in the Sector

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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry (at podium), addresses the audience during Thursday’s (November 14) launch of the 2023 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey at the S Hotel in Kingston.
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New Data on Violence Against Children to Inform National Plan of Action

The Government will be utilising the newly launched Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) 2023, to inform the National Plan of Action for an integrated response to children and violence. This will be done through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The survey revealed that sexual violence in childhood is...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Professor the Hon. Gordon Shirley (right), congratulates 2025 Rhodes Scholar, Aundrene Cameron, during the announcement ceremony on Thursday (November 14) at King’s House. Professor Shirley deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, as this year’s Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee Chair.
EducationYouth

Former Festival Queen is 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Twenty-two-year-old Aundrene Cameron has been named Jamaica’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar. The 2023 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen was among six female and four male candidates who vied for the prestigious scholarship this year. The announcement was made on Thursday (November 14), during a brief ceremony at King’s House, by Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica and Chairman of...
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Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,
Youth

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support CPFSA’s 3k Run/Walk Race on November 17

Members of the public are encouraged to support children in State care by participating in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) Jamaica Fit for Children 3K Run/Walk Race on Sunday, November 17. The event, in observance of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, commences 7:00 am at the Shell Bandstand, Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew. All...
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Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently.
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Senator Calls for Skills Gap Assessment of Workforce

Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, is calling for a skills gap assessment of the domestic workforce, to identify the specific competencies that are in demand across industries. He made the suggestion while outlining several policy recommendations that can be undertaken regarding the introduction of overseas workers to support the local labour force, during the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in...
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Founder/Executive Director of the Angelic Ladies Society, Sara-Lou Morgan Walker.
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Upper High School Boys In St. Thomas Targetted For Sexual Violence Intervention Initiative

Upper school male students from eight secondary institutions in St. Thomas are the focus of the Angelic Ladies Society’s latest social project, ‘Echoes of Change – The Problem with the P’. Through the engagement, the boys will participate in sensitisation workshops covering topics such as sexual violence, inappropriate touching, sex videos, the age of consent and healthy masculinity. The organisation,...
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Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, National Housing Trust, Tameka Hill.
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Students Encouraged To Apply For NHT’s Construction Scholarship

Tertiary level students with an interest in construction and other related careers are being encouraged to apply for the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) 2024/25 Construction Scholarship. The programme offers up to $1 million in funding to individual undergraduate students. Applications will be accepted up to November 24. Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the NHT, Tameka Hill, told JIS...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (first row, third right) and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (first row, third left), share a photo opportunity with Youth Mayors during a courtesy call on November 7. The Minister and Youth Mayors made the courtesy call at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, 1 West King’s House Road, Kingston. The visit formed part of activities marking Local Government Month in November, which is intended to integrate and sensitise the youth of Jamaica about the importance of local governance.
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PHOTOS: Youth Mayors Call on Leader of the Opposition

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (first row, third right) and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (first row, third left), share a photo opportunity with Youth Mayors during a courtesy call on November 7. The Minister and Youth Mayors made the courtesy call at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, 1 West King’s...
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