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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...
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Information Minister Hails Winston Sill as ‘One Of The Country’s Finest’
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), updates journalists on several Cabinet decisions during a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (July 15). Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), updates journalists on several Cabinet decisions during a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (July 15). Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting.

$56.13 Million Upgrading for Milk River Hotel and Spa
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (2nd left), addresses a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (July 15). Pictured (from left) are: Corporate Communications Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan; Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting; and Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (2nd left), addresses a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (July 15). Pictured (from left) are: Corporate Communications Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan; Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting; and Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald.

PICA to Introduce Facial Recognition System
Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), is flanked by students of the Mayfield All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, Ashley Wellington (left) and Demitri Juggi, after they presented her with a gift for having being the guest speaker at their graduation ceremony, held on July 2 at the St. Mark Anglican Church Hall, in Southfield, St. Elizabeth. The Minister is also a past student of the school.
Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), is flanked by students of the Mayfield All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, Ashley Wellington (left) and Demitri Juggi, after they presented her with a gift for having being the guest speaker at their graduation ceremony, held on July 2 at the St. Mark Anglican Church Hall, in Southfield, St. Elizabeth. The Minister is also a past student of the school.

Information Minister Challenges Students to Remain Focused

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Minister Falconer Hails Ken Jones as PR ‘Titan’

STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HON. SANDREA FALCONER, MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, ON THE PASSING OF KEN JONES     Jamaica has lost one of its finest communications/public relations practitioners and journalists with the passing of Ken Jones, on Thursday, July 1. His passing marks the end of an era, as he was the...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, fielding questions from journalists during yesterday’s (July 1) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. At right is Project Manager, Local Government Reform Programme, Clive Edwards.
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Office of National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons to be Strengthened

The Government is moving to strengthen the capacity of the Office of the National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons. Speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing on July 1, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Public Order Committee, for measures to be taken to have the office equipped...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses today’s (July 1), Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. At right is Project Manager, Local Government Reform Programme, Clive Edwards.
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Roads in Sugar-Dependent Areas to be Upgraded

Government will be undertaking road improvement works in three sugar-dependent parishes across the island at a cost of $202.3 million. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the allocation under the National Cane Road Rehabilitation Project, which falls under phase two of the Sugar Transformation Programme. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure during today’s (July...
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Gov’t to Conduct Pre-Feasibility Studies on Six Hydro Projects

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to Studio Pietrangeli and Environmental and Engineering Managers Limited, to carry out pre-feasibility studies on six small scale hydro projects island-wide. The aim is to determine the viability of hydropower generation in the country, and is in keeping with the National Energy Policy. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea...
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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
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Minister Falconer to Represent Prime Minister at Regional Roundtable on Adolescent Pregnancy in the Caribbean

Information Minister Senator Sandrea Falconer left the island this morning for Belize where she will represent Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller at a specially convened Round Table On Adolescent Pregnancy in the Caribbean.   Organised under the auspices of the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and the Spouses of Heads of State in the Caribbean, the forum on Adolescent Pregnancy...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)
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David Ebanks: One of Our Finest, Says Minister Falconer

Information Minister Senator Sandrea Falconer has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist and parliamentary reporter Mr. David Ebanks. Expressing condolence on behalf of the Government, Senator Falconer said the passing of David Ebanks ends an era of outstanding work and selfless contribution by one of the nation’s finest media practitioners. “His was an unmistakable voice on radio...
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Minister Falconer to Meet with PBCJ Workers Today

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer has scheduled a meeting with some workers of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBCJ) for this afternoon to discuss issues of concern to the staff members. Minister Falconer is now participating in the weekly sitting of the Senate at Gordon House, where some PBCJ workers numbering about 7 of the entity’s 43 staff...
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