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Press Association of Jamaica Regrets Passing of Michael Shaw

The Press Association of Jamaica notes, with regret, the passing of veteran news photographer Michael Shaw. Shaw, as he was popularly known, was a 44-year veteran of the profession. He was fun-loving, dedicated, easy to get along with and an...
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), emphasizes a point during discussions at the just concluded one-week ISO27001 Information Security Management System workshop for government officers, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, which was conducted by Educentres Information Services Limited. Listening keenly, from second left, are: Director for Centre of Excellence, Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Maurice McNaughton; Educentres Information Services Limited Director, Hugh Campbell; and Information Technology (IT) Consultant, Joseph Manley.
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), emphasizes a point during discussions at the just concluded one-week ISO27001 Information Security Management System workshop for government officers, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, which was conducted by Educentres Information Services Limited. Listening keenly, from second left, are: Director for Centre of Excellence, Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Maurice McNaughton; Educentres Information Services Limited Director, Hugh Campbell; and Information Technology (IT) Consultant, Joseph Manley.

Gov’t Officers Participate In Information Security System Workshop
Jamaica Information Service (JIS) employees examine products on display at the Adidas booth during the Jamaica Fitness Association’s (Jamfit) Company Tour held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on September 15. The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Jamaica Information Service (JIS) employees examine products on display at the Adidas booth during the Jamaica Fitness Association’s (Jamfit) Company Tour held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on September 15. The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

JIS Staff Benefit From Health and Wellness Offerings
Director of Human Resources at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Bernita Locke.
Director of Human Resources at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Bernita Locke.

JIS to Host Company Fitness Tour
Chairman/Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), Gary Williams (centre), with this year’s recipients of COJO’s scholarships, at the organisation’s 5th annual scholarship luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on September 10. They are (from left): Alex Arnold, Moesha Wolery, Tanegea Campbell and Patricia Brown. The scholarships are worth US$5,000 each.
Chairman/Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), Gary Williams (centre), with this year’s recipients of COJO’s scholarships, at the organisation’s 5th annual scholarship luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on September 10. They are (from left): Alex Arnold, Moesha Wolery, Tanegea Campbell and Patricia Brown. The scholarships are worth US$5,000 each.

Former Wards of the State Receive Scholarships from COJO

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Students Encouraged to Begin Working on Entries in JIS Competitions

Primary and High school students are being encouraged to begin working on their entries in the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2015 Heritage Essay and Poster Competitions, which are now open. According to Chief Executive Officer of the JIS, Donna-Marie Rowe, the agency is pleased to once again give young Jamaicans an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of  “our heritage and...
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Police to Receive Protective Gear

Cabinet has awarded a contract valued at US$771,000 to American firm, Armor Express, for the provision of protective equipment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The items include 1, 500 ballistic vests, 1, 000 ballistic helmets and 500 helmet shields. Speaking at Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, September 9 at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, Minister...
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Regional Office of Firearm Licensing Authority to Be Set Up in Mandeville

Approval has been given by Cabinet for the establishment of a regional office of the Firearm Licensing Authority,  in Mandeville, Manchester. This was announced by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, at a Jamaica House media briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, Western Regional Office, in Montego Bay, on September 4. The new...
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Longville Park in Clarendon to Get Police Station

A contract has been approved by Cabinet for the construction of a police station to serve residents of the Longville Park Housing Development, in Clarendon. The contract has been awarded to C & D Construction and & Engineering Limited in the amount of $72.2 million. “The National Housing Trust, which is responsible for the Longville Park Development, and the Jamaica...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (September 4).
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Jamaica to Extend Further Support to Dominica

The Government of Jamaica will be extending further support to Dominica, as the Caribbean island recovers from the severe impact of Tropical Storm Erika. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that key state agencies have met to examine the immediate needs of Dominica in an effort to determine the extent of Jamaica’s contribution to the...
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Jamaican Independence: A Timeline

There are several key events and personalities that propelled, Jamaica, a former colony of the British Empire, heavy under the weight of slavery and other social injustice, towards independence. The birth pains of our nation are sometimes drowned out by the excitement and vibrancy of our annual celebrations. But we must not forget any event or any of the lives...
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