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Our Mission
To inform the public about Jamaica's growth and development while delivering high-quality products and services using cutting-edge technology
Corporate Overview
Photography, Television, Radio, Web and more
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is an executive agency of the Government of Jamaica responsible for disseminating information about government programmes, projects, and services.
The Agency's main functions involves the gathering, production and dissemination of information on government policies and programmes, locally and overseas. To achieve its objectives, the Agency utilises a broad range of media skillsets: print, radio, television, graphic arts, video projection and public relations.At the time of its establishment in 1956, the Agency embraced two main functions: the production and dissemination of information; functions that remain part of the Agency’s core responsibilities to this day.
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Our Vision
To be the Agency of choice for credible Government and national information as well as high-quality products and services.
Leadership
Celia W. Lindsay is a confident, dynamic and motivated professional who has over three decades of experience in media and public relations. She is skilled at leading and building cross-functional teams, making critical decisions to advance projects through challenges and...
David C. Knight has built a progressive career in the public service, beginning in September 1991 and culminating in his current role as Director of Human Resources Management and Development at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), which he assumed on...
Mr. Errol Gardner has over 28 years’ experience in the Public Service. He has been the Director of Corporate Services at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) since 2009. He has worked at the Ministry of Finance and PricewaterhouseCoopers in the...
Departments & Professional Services
News releases, features and articles
The Editorial Department produces daily news releases, features and articles about the GOJ’s policies and programmes, as well as copy pictures for publication in news papers and its website. The department is expected to assist in the development of a news agency culture, with staff reporters producing content of the highest quality and dispatching information in real time to main stream media via the JIS website.
Radio programes, features & more
JIS Radio produces a full range of programmes which are aired by radio stations in time allotted for government broadcasts.
A major pillar of the agency
The JIS television (tv) department produces a full range of programmes, many of which are aired in the time alloted for government broadcasts on local television and cable stations.Staffed by a group of highly skilled, experienced and award-winning technical personnel, TV carries out a range of functions in line with the department’s strategic objectives.
These include the production of features on the Government’s programmes and policies, and the daily production of the JIS flagship news and current affairs programmes.
Capturing, printing and archiving images
The primary objective of the JIS Photo Unit is to provide photographic coverage of Government activities and disseminate photographs of the media through the JIS editorial Department.The Photo Unit plays a vital role in capturing, printing and archiving images internally for the JIS and for other external uses.
There is an extensive collection of black and white, coloured and digital images in its archives, comprising public sector activities that date back to 1966.
The section also provides coverage for non-government clients and supports the work of the departments in the development of publications, posters, brochures and websites. Portraits of Government Ministers and prints of color and black and white images are available for sale.
Research, produce and update publications about Jamaica
The Research and Publications Department the capacity of the Agency to research, produce and update a range of publications that are used to inform the public living in Jamaica and overseas about the policies, programmes and institutions of the Government.
Executing public education campaigns and advertising programmes
The Jamaica Information Services’ (JIS) Public Relations and Marketing Department is one of the most dynamic PR & Marketing facilities within the Public Sector.The Department conceptualizes and executes public education campaigns and advertising programmes aimed at promoting a better understanding of the Government’s policies and programmes.
The Department also provides services to non-governmental organizations including corporate entities and international agencies.
The department is referred to as the “engine” of the JIS, because it is uniquely positioned to drive output across all the production departments, including Radio, TV, Photo, Publications and Computer Services.
IT consulting. Web development & live streaming services
The JIS web team has evolved to meet the standards of a rapidly expanding web industry, using the latest technology available to create attractive, highly efficient and functional websites for our public and private sector clients.
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