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KINGSTON — A series of activities have been planned in observance of National Civil Service Week, November 20 to 26, under the theme, "Civil Servants- Repositioning for National Development." Activities for the week have been organized by the Civil Service Steering Committee (CSSC), comprised of employees of various ministries, departments and agencies within the sector. Speaking at a JIS Think...

KINGSTON — Minister with responsibility for Information and the Public Service, Senator Hon. Arthur Williams, says no restriction has been placed on food processors exporting to the United States. In a response to a release published on Tuesday claiming that temporary bans have been imposed on food processors, Mr. Williams said the Bureau of Standards Jamaica has informed him that...

KINGSTON — President of the Association of Local Government Authorities (ALGA), Milton Brown, has lauded the local authorities for the achievements that have been made recently, in terms of their operations. In his message read by Town Clerk, Errol Greene, during a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) meeting yesterday (November 8), in downtown Kingston, Mr. Brown noted that with...

KINGSTON — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, says the agency remains cognizant of the need to engage children in nationally relevant issues of history and governance, in an effort to engender a spirit of pride in the younger generation. "At the JIS we are always seeking new ways in which to fulfill our...

KINGSTON — The work of Writer/Producer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Carry Bishop,  was recognised at the inaugural Excellence in Caribbean Agricultural Journalism Awards, when he walked away with the prize for the Best Television News Story. Held in Dominica last month (October),the awards ceremony took place during the Caribbean Week of Agriculture activities, which lasted from October 10...

KINGSTON - Jamaica House has cautioned that, the swearing-in ceremony for the Prime Minister of Jamaica on Sunday (October 23) will see an increased presence of traffic police on the roads around Kings House. Police personnel will be in place from early afternoon, to assist persons attending the swearing-in ceremony, and also to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. Members...

KINGSTON — As a result of the  inclement weather affecting the island, and which is expected on the day of the National Honours and Awards  ceremony, to be held at King's House on Monday, October 17,  alternative parking arrangements have been made  for persons attending the function. Recipients  of  honours and awards will park  at the Office of the Prime...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has received confirmed reports from the WRA that the water levels of the Bog Walk Gorge is now at nine feet and is deemed impassable. Motorists are being urged to use the alternative route of Slygoville. A Flash Flood Watch is currently in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Kingston...

Minister of Finance, Audley Shaw, was discharged from hospital this morning (October 12), after being treated for an ear infection and sinusitis. Minister Shaw will return to full ministerial duties before the end of the week. Journalists attending the post cabinet press briefing this morning were advised of Mr Shaw’s condition by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special...

KINGSTON — "The Journey Continues" with Heritage Week 2011, as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) visited one of the largest early childhood institutions in the Caribbean, the Spanish Town Infant School, St. Catherine to join in their morning devotions on Tuesday (October 11). "We have 748 students now. We have a vibrant PTA, so we do very well with them."...

KINGSTON — The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for entries for its 2011 Heritage Month Essay Competition until October 28, 2011. The competition is open to students registered at the primary school level in Jamaica between nine and 12 years old. Entrants are being asked to write a 300 to 350 word essay on the topic: Who...

Minister with responsibility for Information Daryl Vaz, says that although the JLP's Parliamentary council has given its endorsement for Education Minister, Andrew Holness to take over the leadership of the JLP and ultimately as Prime Minister, Prime Minister Bruce Golding will continue to serve in this position until an official transition and swearing in takes place at a time and date yet to be...