The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is now in a better position to reach abused children, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Laurette Adams-Thomas. Speaking at the recent opening of a child-friendly space (CFS), located at the National Children’s Registry (NCR) in St. Andrew, she noted that with eight spaces operating, increased support is now avaiable...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Thursday (December 21), brought some Christmas cheer to children on the paediatric ward of Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester.   During a visit to the health facility, Dr. Tufton gave high fives and words of encouragement to the children, who had happy smiles upon receiving the gifts he brought them. ...

The Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Layers Project, launched in August of this year, is now reaping positive results for the home and its residents. The project, which was established to provide an income for the facility and participating boys, started from a donation of 100 layers from the animal and specialty feeding company, Nutramix. In a recent interview with JIS...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address during the National Education Trust (NET) Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on December 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Approximately 95 per cent of early-childhood institutions have been registered with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). This was disclosed by Acting Communications Manager at the ECC, Sonia Stewart, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Early Childhood Education Conference at the Holiday Inn Resort in St. James on December 18. “The drive to get institutions compliant with...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is warning employers not to engage persons under the age of 18 years to work in their establishments. Section 34 of the Childcare and Protection Act (CCPA) criminalises child labour. Under the Act, a fine not exceeding $500,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) presents Christmas gifts to a child in State care, during his annual treat for children, which was held on the grounds of the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday (December 17).