Children in juvenile facilities are to benefit from psychiatric and specialist psychological counselling, as the Government moves to increase assistance to children in conflict with the law. Minister of Youth...

The lives of several inner-city residents from across the country have been significantly enhanced, following their participation in the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Youth Leadership Training Programme. The 54...

The ongoing efforts by state agencies to curb antisocial behavior in schools, especially through the behavior modification therapy and violence prevention programme, financed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF),...

The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be staging a joint press conference on Tuesday, December 18,  to discuss issues relating to children in State care, among other matters. The...

Yet another keepsake in celebration of the country’s history and achievements was launched on Wednesday (Dec. 12), when the Institute of Jamaica officially unveiled Jamaica Journal Volume 34. This special...

The Government is actively pursuing the development of a Child Diversion Policy aimed at addressing the needs of children involved in violent incidents, outside of the formal justice system. This...

Thirty-seven wards of the State who excelled in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) have been recognised for their academic achievements. Mackoy McNish,...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 11) approved the Sexual Offences (Registration of Sex Offenders) Regulations, 2012, which will establish and operate the sex offender register and registry. Minister...

Over 300 young people, aged of 15 to 29, in four parishes islandwide, have benefitted significantly from the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Rural Youth Employment (RUYE) project, since its inception...

Young people representing schools and youth advocate groups across Jamaica and the Caribbean, on Thursday (December 6), participated in the Youth Session of the seventh annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive...

LONDON — The Jamaican High Commission in London, United Kingdom (UK) rang out with the sounds of drumming, as children and teachers from eight primary schools across the city were...