Information Minister Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer says the “Jamaica has reaped a good reward” with its improved ranking in the World Press Freedom Index. Commenting on the release today of the 2015 World Press Freedom Index compiled by ‘Reporters Without Borders’ which ranks Jamaica in 9th place, Senator Falconer said: “being among the top ten countries worldwide in terms of...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to vote for the entities and individuals of their choice in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition 2014/15. Deadline for voting is March 31, 2015. This is a biennial event staged by the Cabinet Office, through the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Unit, and represents the special emphasis placed by the Government on quality service delivery...

The following is a statement from Senator the Honourable Sandrea Falconer, Minister without Portfolio (Information) in the Office of the Prime Minister. The statement reads: “The Government of Jamaica congratulates Ms Kaci Fennell on her performance in the Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami, Florida, on Sunday (January 25, 2015). Ms Fennell’s poise and grace made Jamaicans both at home...

A selfless, people-based and balanced advocate, is how former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Carmen Tipling, describes the late media professional, Ralston Smith. Mr. Smith, who passed away on January 14, was the former Executive Chairman of  the then Government news agency, JAMPRESS. He served as the Executive Chairman of JAMPRESS in the 1990s before...

The highly anticipated Accompong Maroon Community Radio Station, expected to come on stream this year, must serve as a vehicle for empowerment and development of the people of Accompong and its environs, said Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. She was addressing the 277th annual celebration of the signing of the Maroon peace treaty and the...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has called on the country’s Maroons to protect their culture and guard against over-commercialisation. She noted that the Maroons have a rich heritage, which must be preserved for future generations. She was speaking at the annual celebration to mark the signing of the peace treaty with the British and also...

The inaugural Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Poster Competition  has been received with enthusiasm by students across Jamaica. “We are satisfied with the number and quality of the entries received from our students,” said Director of Production, Enthrose Campbell, who is also Chair of the JIS Planning Committee, which manages the competition. The competition runs alongside the agency’s Essay Competition,...

With 15 visits to Mount Olivet Boys’ Home and counting, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is considered family and the Christmas visit, where staff and ward members interact and spend quality time together, is highly anticipated by all involved. “We visit three times per year - the Easter visit and Sports Day in April, in August for back-to-school-preparations, and December...

Members of the National Council of the Partnership for Jamaica have reiterated their commitment to the agreement and have pledged to take steps to strengthen the structure of the partnership and to use the body to resolve issues. The development follows a meeting of the partners at Jamaica House on Tuesday, (December 16), which was chaired by Prime Minister, the...