April 11, 2017
Int’l Partnerships Being Forged to Address Child Abuse
JIS: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is forging international partnerships to address child abuse across the island. Speaking at the launch of Child Month, which is observed annually in May,…
April 11, 2017
Cashless System for Schools Launched
JIS: Jamaica’s first cashless system for schools was officially launched yesterday (April 10) during a function at St. George’s College, North Street, downtown Kingston. The system, to be administered by Alliance Payment…
April 10, 2017
Child Development Agency Gets Mobile Mental Health Unit
JIS: The Child Development Agency (CDA) today (April 7) received a Mobile Mental Health Unit, ‘Smile Mobile’, from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It has been provided under the…
April 10, 2017
Parents Urged to Support JADCO’s Public Education Programme
JIS: Parents are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) public education programme, aimed at promoting fair play and integrity in sport. This urging comes from Culture, Gender, Entertainment…
April 10, 2017
Children’s Homes to be Renovated
JIS: Some $40 million has been allocated by the Government for renovation work at several children’s homes and places of safety this year. This sum is in addition to the more than…