P E O P L E ’ S N AT I O N A L PA R T Y - H U N D R E D S O F R E A S O N S
GIVING PRIORITY ATTENTION TO YOUTH & CULTURE
P E O P L E ’ S N AT I O N A L PA R T Y - H U N D R E D S O F R E A S O N S
466. The PNP Administration opened Youth Information Centres (YIC) in Clarendon, St. Catherine and Hanover. 467. The Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) which provides valuable work experience to tertiary graduates up to 24 years old was introduced. 468. The National Secondary Student’s Council (NSSC) and the National Youth Council (NYCJ) have been revitalized. 469. The Blue and John Crow Mountain was designated as a World Heritage site. The first mixed (cultural and natural) site in Jamaica and the region.
Culture on Show at the National Gallery
458. The opening of branches of the Office of Children’s Registry in Manchester, St. Ann and Westmoreland makes it easier for child abuse cases to be reported. 459. There have been increased public education programmes and awareness, sensitisation sessions in schools and communities, and the appointment of Child Ambassadors to engage in and support public awareness activities in relation to child abuse. 460. We have expanded the platforms for broadcast of missing and recovered children using digital screens island wide. 461. Established the Rapid Response
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470. The first report of the National Reparations Commission (NRC) was submitted in November 2013.
471. Opened two major museums: National Museum West and the National Gallery West in partnership with the redeveloped Montego Bay Cultural Centre. We also opened three new museums- Seville, Roxborough and the People’s Museum. 472. The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) launched the service of digitised Jamaican books online and other resources. 473. Appointment of the first Poet Laureate by the Government of Jamaica and launched the Poet Laureate Programme with a series of readings across the island. 474. Built and opened the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in Kingston. 475. Declared and designated national Heritage Sites.
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System island-wide to provide support where children suffered or were otherwise affected by traumatic events. 462. Completed separate Children’s Holding Areas at the Bridgeport Police Station, Barrett Town Police Station and Moneague Police Station. 463. We have increased access to mental therapy for children in the care of the state 464. Increased the number of children in state care qualifying for tertiary education from 1 in 2012 to 46 in 2014. 465. Cleared the child adoption backlog of 900 cases.
Promoting the Cultural Legacy of Trench Town
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