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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...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, is scheduled to address the nation in a  broadcast  on Sunday, October 2. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at today's (September  29) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. "We can look forward to the Prime Minister addressing the country and the...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Olivia Grange will host this month's radio call-in programme Jamaica House Live next Wednesday, September 28 starting at 8:30pm. Her Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Warren Newby will also be sitting in with her on the programme, along with other guests. Minister Grange will host the monthly call in...

KINGSTON — Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has given an assurance that talks will be held with producers of energy drinks, to clarify Government's position on a Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on the product. “I am confident that that new redefinition will make the playing field balanced, based on the  utterances I have...