The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, continues to strengthen the systems to facilitate reports of child abuse and provide support for victims.

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, said she is pleased with the performance of children in state care in the grades six and nine achievement tests.

Members of civil society are being encouraged to be more proactive in helping to reduce teenage pregnancies in Jamaica.

Twelve-year-old Shannel* is looking forward to the new school year, when she will embark on a new chapter of her life at Mount Alvernia High School in St. James.

Eighteen wards of the State had an unforgettable experience today (May 20) when they met with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

The youngsters are from eight facilities in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, as well as foster care and family reintegration homes.