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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), embraces medical student at the University of the West Indies, Mona, McKoy McNish (centre), as he presents her with a gift basket on behalf of the Child Development Agency (CDA), during the 3rd annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony for wards of the State, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston, on November 28. Also sharing in the moment is Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), embraces medical student at the University of the West Indies, Mona, McKoy McNish (centre), as he presents her with a gift basket on behalf of the Child Development Agency (CDA), during the 3rd annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony for wards of the State, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston, on November 28. Also sharing in the moment is Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna.

Wards of the State Honoured

By: Athaliah Baker, November 29, 2014
A total of 44 students were honoured on November 28 for their  outstanding performances in the 2014 Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The...
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, addresses scores of young people at a rap session held at the Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston November 28. The session formed part of activities for Youth Month, which is celebrated in November.

Youth Urged To Prepare For Global Labour Market

By: Chris Patterson, November 28, 2014
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), speaking at a press briefing to give details on Jamaica's participation in the Memory of the World Programme. At right is Consultant/Researcher, Miss Elizabeth Watson. The press briefing was held at the Ministry's Trafalgar Road offices on Wednesday, November 26.

Country’s Participation in Memory of the World Programme to be Strengthened

By: Latonya Linton, November 27, 2014

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Deputy Head Girl of Ardenne High School, Karen Nembhard (right), holds mike for a student to make her contribution at the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) 2014 Youth Forum, held at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall on November 7.
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Students Participate in Youth Forum

More than 230 students from 20 high schools across the island participated in the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Youth Forum, held at the St. Andrew Parish Church, on November...
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By: Judith A. Hunter, November 10, 2014