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As the October 26 deadline for the Jamaica Information Service  (JIS) Essay competition nears, the agency is receiving overwhelming  support from students and sponsors who want to be a part of the debate on Jamaica's heritage in this its 50th year. The competition is asking students, ages 9-12, at primary and preparatory schools, to write an essay between 400-500 words...

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller will travel to Canada today (Sunday, October 21) on a five-day official visit. The Prime Minister is visiting Canada at the invitation of that country's Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper.   While in Canada, the Prime Minister and her Canadian counterpart will hold bilateral talks on a range of issues...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the Government’s approach in securing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is very serious and the discussions are advanced and ongoing. Speaking at the first of a series of parish meetings aimed at providing the public with information on key aspects of national development held yesterday (Oct 17) at the Jose Marti...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says the setting up of a tribunal to provide greater protection for consumers, is a step in the right direction in enhancing business practices in Jamaica. She said that other such bodies are needed to adjudicate on business matters. “I believe that this will help to move business forward in...

A total of 157 Jamaicans were recognised for outstanding contributions to nation building through service in various fields, at the 2012 National Honours and Awards ceremony, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15, on the lawns of King’s House, in Kingston. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over the function, presented the awardees, including members...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer left the island today (October 14) for Seoul, South Korea where she will participate in an invitation programme for Foreign Congressmen and Ministers. The Programme is being hosted by the South Korean Government. While in Korea Minister Falconer will visit that country’s National Assembly, industrial and cultural sites, as well as engage...

Runners from 30 countries around the world will converge in the island in December for the annual Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10-K event. The event, which has become a stable on the international sports calendar, is scheduled to take place in Negril, Westmoreland on Saturday, December 1. Now in its 12th year, the event has ranked among the top...

Cabinet has approved a $280 million contract to Arel Limited to undertake upgrading and extension work of the chilled-water air conditioning system at the Norman Manley International Airport. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during last week's Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. She said that the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that damage and welfare assessments are being carried out following heavy rainfall over the weekend, which caused severe flooding in some areas. The evaluations are being conducted by representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Prime Minister said. She was speaking to JIS News on October 1 following...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon Natalie Neita Headley, is suggesting that the University of the West Indies (UWI) develop its laboratory into an internationally accredited drug testing facility for the region. "This, I believe, will allow for Jamaican sporting bodies and Caribbean sporting bodies make use of our own local facilities and to save on the expenses of sending...

By early next year there should be a full-fledged social media policy in place, with guidelines for order and professionalism in Government. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the announcement on September 27, while addressing a presentation ceremony for graduates who participated in an RO Communications e-Training course on 'Social Media Marketing for Businesses', at...

Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says there is a need to pursue a more active consumer protection, advocacy, and legislative environment in order to protect the rights of consumers. “We must seek, in an even more aggressive and consistent way, to improve consumer information and consumer representation, protect consumers from health hazards, and strengthen...