Teachers’ Association says increase in budget for Child Protection Agency should help it respond to issues more effectively

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Tacky High Board members to meet today after principal charged with buggery; Errol Bascoe faces court on Thursday

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Teachers’ Association says it is awaiting outcome of investigations into allegations against Tacky High School principal, Errol Bascoe

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Advocacy group calls on CARICOM to implement rights-based approach for protection of Haitian migrants

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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25-year-old man charged for shooting death of 9 y/o boy in Clarendon

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Supreme Court dismisses JC Acting Principal’s school uniform lawsuit

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Petrojam assures that fire at its refinery yesterday will not affect supply of petroleum products to the market

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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Councillor-elect for Waterloo division, Winston Ennis dismisses suggestions that he resigned from the JLP

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it believes the nearly 8 per cent increase in the allocation for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help the Agency respond to issues more effectively.

During a Standing Finance Committee meeting last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams announced that the CPFSA will receive $4.76 billion up from the $4.41 billion allocated last year.

Speaking with IRIE FM NEWS, JTA President, Leighton Johnson says he welcomes any increase that will help children who experience abuse.

He notes that while schools are complying with existing protocols for reporting abuse, it takes a while for the CPFSA to respond.

Mr. Johnson says the increase in funding could boost the Agency’s response time and their investigative processes.

He describes the Ministry’s move, as a step in the right direction.

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