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...

Rehabilitation is more than just a programme in the island’s correctional facilities, it is a transformative journey designed to equip individuals with the tools to reintegrate into society successfully. This holistic approach is being championed by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) as it seeks to shift its focus from solely the incarceration side of the judicial process. Rehabilitation Manager...

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...

German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ) has been making significant strides in generating employment and facilitating training opportunities for Jamaicans since its establishment in November 2023. In so doing, the entity, under the able leadership of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, not only repairs sea vessels but is also transforming Jamaica’s maritime industry and striving to meet...

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,...

Students from across St. Elizabeth have the information and confidence to face an earthquake, as they participated in a series of earthquake drills, which tested their readiness for the natural disaster. The exercises formed part of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Earthquake Awareness Campaign, with Wednesday, January 15, designated as Earthquake Awareness Day in Schools. Eight-year-old...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised the impact of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in reshaping the lives of beneficiaries. He said it is difficult not to have a deep emotional connection to the stories of individuals and families who have benefited from the initiative. “The most important thing anyone can own or acquire in...

Members of the Salt Spring, St. James, arm of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Programme Group have installed water-harvesting systems at Salt Spring Primary and Infant School and Hartfield Basic School in the community. The projects were funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns...

The recent raising of the age limit to 30 for participants in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition has sparked favourable responses, including from former contestants. Traditionally, the competition, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is open to women between the ages of 18 and 25. This year, the rules have been updated to permit young women up...