Jamaicans Urged to Beautify the Land This Labour Day
The Ministry of Youth and Culture has launched Workers Week and Labour Day 2014, and is encouraging Jamaicans to uplift communities on May 23, under …
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Gage-Grey Appointed CEO of CDA
The Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of Mrs. Rosalee D. Gage-Grey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Development Agency (CDA), with …
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OCR Taking Message to Primary and High Schools
Primary and high school students are learning about child abuse and the process of reporting cases, through a series of consultations organized by the Office …
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Minister Hanna Pays Tribute to Stuart Hall
Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna, MP has hailed the cultural theorist, sociologist and public intellectual, Stuart Hall, who died on Monday, …
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Youth Minister Condemns Brutal Killing of 8-Year-Old Celena Edmond
Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna condemns the brutal murder of eight-year-old Celena Edmond, in Top Hill, St. Thomas and is asking …
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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 …
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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, …
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Agencies to Clear Backlog of Adoption Applications
The Child Development Agency (CDA) and the Adoption Board will be working overtime to clear the backlog of adoption applications this year. This was the …
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Major Focus on the Safety of Children in 2013
In 2013, the Ministry of Youth and Culture pursued several initiatives to address the issue of child safety and to reduce and prevent child abuse. …
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Minister of Youth and Culture’s Remarks at the 2014 Maroon Celebration
Salutations……. Today I am pleased to return to Accompong as once again the Ministry of Youth and Culture joins with the Maroon community in celebrating …
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Ministry of Youth and Culture Gets Financial Boost from Famed Cricketer
Ministry of Youth and Culture has received a donation of $500,000 to provide assistance to children in the care of the Child Development Agency (CDA) …
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Minister Hanna says Tessanne is the Best
The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has congratulated Tessanne Chin on winning the American television entertainment competition ‘The Voice’. The …
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Youth Minister Calls for More Support for Children and Youth with Disabilities
The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna says her Ministry and its agencies were doing more to reach, accommodate and include people …
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Museums and Galleries Free for Students With Culture Cards
Approximately 100 students from schools in the Corporate Area are set to increase their knowledge of the island’s rich heritage after being presented with Culture …
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Culture Ministry Launches Culture Card Pilot Programme
The Ministry of Youth and Culture launched the pilot phase of the Culture Card programme at the National Gallery in Kingston on Wednesday, December 4. …
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National Youth Month A Success – Minister Hanna
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has hailed the National Youth Month observances in November as a success. “This Youth Month has been …
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Public Invited to Nominate Persons for Prime Minister Youth Awards for Excellence
The Jamaican public is being invited to nominate outstanding young persons for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards For Excellence. These awards are bestowed on …
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Gov’t Launches Project to Protect Children in State Care
Government has ramped up efforts to safeguard the welfare of children in state care and those who come in contact with the justice system. This …
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Dancehall Set to ‘Blow Up’ in a Big Way, says Minister Hanna
The Minister of Youth and Culture the Hon. Lisa Hanna, MP has said that Jamaica’s music – particularly Dancehall – was set to make another …
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National Youth Policy Concept Paper completed, says Minister Hanna
Minister of Youth and Culture the Hon. Lisa Hanna has announced that the Concept Paper for the National Youth Policy has been completed. Speaking at …
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