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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (JIS File Photo)

Comprehensive Support For Children – Youth Minister

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 26, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government remains committed to providing “comprehensive” support to Jamaica’s children, to facilitate and safeguard their development and welfare. Addressing...

Paediatric Consultant, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Natalie McNeil-Beecher, shows an illustration in a children’s book during a reading session with children at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, on May 19. The event was organised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), as part of activities to celebrate Child Month 2021.

PHOTOS: Child Month Activities At Bustamante Hospital for Children

Detective Sergeant of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan.

Keep Kids Safe From Human Traffickers

By: Okoye Henry, May 22, 2021

Youth 5 years ago PHOTOS: National Children’s Day Activities
Youth 5 years ago Therapeutic Treatment Centre To Be Built To Assist Children
By: Chris Patterson, May 21, 2021
Youth 5 years ago 24-Hour Dedicated Helpline Launched To Assist Children
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Fewer Reports Of Child Abuse During Pandemic

The National Children’s Registry (NCR) is reporting that fewer reports of child abuse have been recorded during the COVID-19 period, when compared to the prior years. Before 2020, there were,...

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 21, 2021

Second Vice Chair of the National Child Month Committee, Nicole Patrick Shaw.

5 years ago Youth

‘Pickney Party’ May 21

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC), in partnership with several stakeholders, will host the second staging of its ‘Pickney Party 2.0’, on National Children’s Day, Friday, May 21, starting at...

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 20, 2021

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18).

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6,000 Youth To Benefit From Summer Employment Programme

A total of 6,000 young people will be engaged under the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) this year. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that...

By: Chanel Spence, May 19, 2021

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing a recent press briefing.

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Education Ministry Giving Voice to the Youth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan says the Ministry is seeking to include the voice of the youth in the decision making...

By: Chanel Spence, May 15, 2021

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons With Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

5 years ago Youth

Parents Of Children With Disabilities Can Access Empowerment Grant

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, says parents of children with disabilities are able to access the Council’s Economic Empowerment grant to...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 14, 2021

Team Leader at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in St. Ann, Raquel Remy (left), engages with Colgate residents Sherril Parkes (centre) and Charles Spence, during a child-protection drive-through in the community recently. The CPFSA team also stopped in Breadnut Hill and Golden Grove.

5 years ago Youth

Prescribed Persons Obligated To Report Child Abuse

Regional Director of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) north-east region, Carolyn Stewart, says that persons who have responsibility for the treatment or care of minors have a...

By: Serena Grant, May 13, 2021

Team Leader of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in St. Ann, Raquel Remy (left), engages Colgate residents Sherril Parkes (centre) and Charles Spence in a discussion, during a child-protection drive-through of the Breadnut Hill, Colgate and Golden Grove communities in St. Ann, on Friday (May 7).

5 years ago Youth

Persons Reminded To Report Suspected Cases Of Child Abuse

Regional Director of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), North East Region, Carolyn Stewart, is encouraging persons to report suspected cases of child abuse. “If you feel like...

By: Serena Grant, May 10, 2021

Science teacher and faculty advisor for the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club, Shadae Leachman (right), presents supplies to Manager of the Stratmore Gardens Children's Home in St. Catherine, Marcia Tucker, during a brief ceremony at the home on May 7. The donation was in collaboration with the George Moodie Cares Foundation.

5 years ago Youth

Stratmore Gardens Children’s Home Receives Donation

The Stratmore Gardens Children’s Home in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, has benefitted from a donation of supplies from the George Moodie Cares Foundation and the St. Andrew Technical High School...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 10, 2021

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Education Ministry Giving Voice to the Youth

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Prescribed Persons Obligated To Report Child Abuse

Persons Reminded To Report Suspected Cases Of Child Abuse

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