The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs distributed Jamaica's Constitution to 75 Manchester parish schools during Friday's ceremonial event at DeCarteret College. Lt. Col. Garfield S. Green organized the September 12, 2025, gathering under the theme Classrooms as a Civic Space. Philip Cross, Senior Constitutional Reform Officer, addressed attendees about civic education's role in teaching students how national laws and decisions develop. The initiative supports the government's constitutional reform program by giving students direct access to Jamaica's foundational legal document.
Cross described the distributed copies as empowerment tools that will convert classrooms into civic learning environments. He emphasized the importance of educating young Jamaicans about their current system and proposed changes as the country moves toward becoming a Republic. Manchester principals collected copies of the Constitution for their institutions during the ceremony. The Education Officer for Region 5 received 87 additional copies for distribution across St. Elizabeth parish schools. The ministry continues to promote civic responsibility and awareness of constitutional reform through educational partnerships.
Cross described the distributed copies as empowerment tools that will convert classrooms into civic learning environments. He emphasized the importance of educating young Jamaicans about their current system and proposed changes as the country moves toward becoming a Republic. Manchester principals collected copies of the Constitution for their institutions during the ceremony. The Education Officer for Region 5 received 87 additional copies for distribution across St. Elizabeth parish schools. The ministry continues to promote civic responsibility and awareness of constitutional reform through educational partnerships.
