The National Child Diversion Programme aims to redirect children having run-ins with the law onto a better path. To achieve this, children, aged 12 to 17 who are referred, must participate in a mentorship programme. This sees them being paired with adults, deemed capable of positively impacting their behaviour, who act as their mentors. The national programme is spearheaded by...

In a tale of perseverance and determination, former ward of the State, Dr. Kemar Henry, has defied the odds to fulfil his dream of becoming a dentist. The 29-year-old practitioner achieved this after pursuing the Doctor of Medical Dentistry programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), which he enrolled in after completing his secondary education at Titchfield High School...

The Moneague College in St. Ann has reached a significant milestone in its near seven-decade history, having received institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). The designation makes the college the seventh institution to receive this prestigious recognition, and the accomplishment reflects the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, operational standards, and student success. For more than two decades,...

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) has achieved outstanding success in its efforts to transform the lives of at-risk youth across five communities in four parishes. These targeted communities include Whitfield Town and Trench Town in Kingston and St. Andrew, Effortville in Clarendon, Russia in Westmoreland, and Salt Spring in St. James. Through its European Union (EU) Bridge Project, the MYF...

Newly appointed member of the Youth Advisory Group for the United Nations in Jamaica, Laurel Williams, believes that youth engagement at every level is crucial for creating meaningful, lasting impact that drives transformative change and empowers future generations. Her belief is inspired by the powerful quote, ‘Be the Change that You Wish to See in the World’, In a recent...

In the fight against crime and violence among at-risk youth, the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is making remarkable strides with its evidence-based programmes. Aligning its initiatives with the Government’s national security and education objectives, the MYF is dedicated to addressing the root causes of youth crime, while providing essential life skills and employment opportunities. In an interview with JIS News,...

Olando Clayton, who hails from Stony Hill in St. Andrew, embarked on his first-ever flight last Friday (January 3). He was among the 12 first-time farm workers who departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) for the 2025 season. “Mi kinda nervous, but mi happy,” he told JIS News in an interview before his departure from...

The auditorium at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz came alive with excitement on December 13 as 14 young filmmakers premiered their first movie, a 15-minute short film titled ‘The Take Down’. The film involved a group of friends dealing with betrayal and is hailed as a groundbreaking initiative that is bringing the Hollywood dreams to...