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Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), performs the symbolic lighting of two torches to launch Reggae Month 2014 at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. This year’s fifth celebration, organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), is being held throughout February under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’ Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Kingston’s Mayor, Her Worship Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke; Chairman, JaRIA, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and Deputy Director of Tourism – Attractions, Cruise and Events at co-sponsor, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Jason Hall.
Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), performs the symbolic lighting of two torches to launch Reggae Month 2014 at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 28. This year’s fifth celebration, organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), is being held throughout February under the theme: ‘The Journey Continues…’ Sharing the occasion (from left) are: Kingston’s Mayor, Her Worship Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke; Chairman, JaRIA, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and Deputy Director of Tourism – Attractions, Cruise and Events at co-sponsor, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Jason Hall.

Youth Ministry to Identify Jobs in Creative Industry

By: Douglas McIntosh, January 29, 2014
The Ministry of Youth and Culture is taking steps to identify additional sustainable job opportunities within Jamaica’s creative industry, particularly in Reggae music, for young people. This is one of...
Child Ambassador, Saran Wilson, hails the programme and encourages other young people to serve.

Child Ambassador Encourages Others to Serve

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, January 29, 2014
Reigning Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson (right), shakes the hand of Business Development Officer, Lasco Financial Services, Susan Broadus (left), after receiving a cheque for $150,000 from Lasco Financial Services, on January 23, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Head office, in Kingston. The money is to assist Miss Tomlinson with her national outreach project. Others (from left) are: Marketing Officer, Lasco Financial Services, Matthew Blake; Director, Programmes Management, JCDC, Dorrett Thaxter and Chairperson, JCDC Festival Queen Competition, Cindy Breakspeare.

Festival Queen Gets $150,000 to Fund Project

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 24, 2014

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Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, highlights the agency’s achievements over its seven year history, at the 7th anniversary church service held on January 19, at the Bethel United Church, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.
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Government Provides $200 Million to OCR

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) has received some $200 million in Government allocation over the past seven years, as it carries out its work aimed at reducing the...
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By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 21, 2014
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) makes a point during a recent press briefing. Also pictured are Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left) and Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right).
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Adoption Law Under Review

In an effort to make the adoption process in Jamaica less tedious and more in line with international standards, the Adoption Board is conducting a review of the country’s Adoption...
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By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, January 16, 2014
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), addresses journalists during a press briefing held at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday, January 15. Also pictured (from left) are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey; and Children’s Adviser in the Ministry, Sadie Keating. (FILE)
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Children Removed from Lockups Last Year

The Ministry of Youth and Culture removed more than 165 children deemed in need of care and protection from police lockups in 2013. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said this...
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By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, January 16, 2014