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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, shares a thought with National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, at the launch of the World Bank’s Next GENDERation media tool kit on gender-based violence at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on January 28.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, shares a thought with National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, at the launch of the World Bank’s Next GENDERation media tool kit on gender-based violence at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on January 28.

Media Must Present More Positive Image of Women – Senator Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon.  Sandrea Falconer says the way women are being portrayed in traditional media needs to be addressed. “The media cannot be neutral about the exploitation of our women and girls. They have many tools,...
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), responds to questions posed by journalists during yesterday’s (Jan. 20) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey. The press conference sought to update and inform the nation on the Government’s Zika Virus (VIKV) preparedness activities.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), responds to questions posed by journalists during yesterday’s (Jan. 20) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey. The press conference sought to update and inform the nation on the Government’s Zika Virus (VIKV) preparedness activities.

Parish Councils Undertaking Clean-Up Activities
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (front right); and Deputy CEO, Ian Boyne (front left), share with retirees; (standing from left) Administrative Assistant to the Deputy CEO, Calpurnia Campbell; Managing Editor, Godfrey Barnes; Editorial Supervisor, Veronica Campbell; and Photographer and Information Officer at the Montego Bay Regional Office, Glenis Rose. Occasion was the staff awards ceremony held on Saturday (December 19) at the New Kingston Conference Centre.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (front right); and Deputy CEO, Ian Boyne (front left), share with retirees; (standing from left) Administrative Assistant to the Deputy CEO, Calpurnia Campbell; Managing Editor, Godfrey Barnes; Editorial Supervisor, Veronica Campbell; and Photographer and Information Officer at the Montego Bay Regional Office, Glenis Rose. Occasion was the staff awards ceremony held on Saturday (December 19) at the New Kingston Conference Centre.

JIS Honours Retirees And Long-Serving Staff
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on December 16.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on December 16.

Insurance Companies Selected to Cover Athletes
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), emphasises a point during today’s (Dec. 16) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Others (from second left) are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicooke and Project Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Alfonso Marshall.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), emphasises a point during today’s (Dec. 16) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Others (from second left) are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicooke and Project Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Alfonso Marshall.

Gov’t Offices to be Relocated From Privately-Owned Buildings

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The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA), Is Now Social`izing’

The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA), in accordance with its commitment to transparency, accountability and responsiveness as well as a desire to enhance its e-diplomatic efforts has launched a Facebook page. The Page, which goes live to the public on Monday, January 11, 2016, is intended to boost the Agency’s ability to serve the Jamaican people, its stakeholders and...
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Political Ombudsman Reminds Jamaicans of Conduct during Elections

Political Ombudsman, Hon. Donna Parchment Brown, is reminding Jamaicans that elections are occasions to be positive, with set principles that must be adhered to by the electorate. Mrs. Parchment Brown said that to ensure that this is achieved, the two major political parties have signed an agreement and declaration on political conduct. Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a point being made by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service about the newly launched Government of Jamaica Communication Policy. Minister Falconer officially launched the document during a Government Communicators’ Meeting, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Thursday, December 10.
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Information Minister Launches Communication Policy

The Government has further cemented its commitment to greater accountability, transparency and good governance, with the launch of its first ever Communication Policy. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, officially launched the document, on Thursday, December 10, during a Government Communicators’ Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister. The policy has been developed to provide...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), addresses a Jamaica House press briefing held on December 9, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening (from 2nd left) are: Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison; and Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland.
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Due Process Must Be Followed – Minister Hanna

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says due process must be followed before any decision can be taken against Child Development Agency (CDA) officers, who were involved in the removal of 34 wards of the State from the Sunshine Childcare Facility. “There has to be due process before you can separate someone from a position. You will have...
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Cabinet Approves Communication Policy

A Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Communication Policy has been approved by Cabinet. This was disclosed by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during a Jamaica House media briefing, held today (December 9),  at the Office of the Prime Minister. The first of its kind, the policy outlines a comprehensive framework for an effective Government communication environment and the promotion...
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PM Tables Sexual Harassment Bill

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, tabled the Sexual Harassment Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 8). The legislation provides a framework for addressing the issue of sexual harassment in Jamaica. Specifically, it outlines sexual harassment in the home, workplace and institutions, and the actions that can be taken against persons, who commit such offences....
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$47.97 Million Approved for Upgrading of Roadhouse to Whitehouse Road

Cabinet has approved a contract valued at $47.97 million to carry out rehabilitation work on the Roadhouse to Whitehouse Parish Council road in St. Catherine. The contract has been awarded to Micro Surfacing Limited. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, who made the disclosure at today’s (December 9) Jamaica House press briefing, informed that the approximately seven-kilometre roadway serves...
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