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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), updates journalists on matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), at Jamaica House, on September 17. At right is Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe.

PIOJ Says Growth Could Reach 3% in 2015/16

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has indicated that over the next fiscal year, there is significant potential for growth beyond what is projected under the Government’s Extended Fund Facility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the PIOJ,...

Journalists at the Gleaner Company Limited, Arthur Hall (left) and Ryon Jones, accept the winning trophy in the 2013/14 Fair Play Awards from Chairman of Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (right), during a ceremony on Tuesday, September 16, at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. The Gleaner took the top prize for the entry entitled ‘Inappropriate Sexual Education’.

Gleaner Cops $500,000 Top Prize in Fair Play Awards

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)

Minister Falconer Hails Clare Forrester As A ‘Giant Of Caribbean Journalism’

Principal of the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, Dr. Angela Harris (right), peruses reading material at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth, during a book fair held on September 4, on the grounds of the institution. Assisting her are Administrative Assistant at the JIS Regional Office, Ann Marie Whittingham (centre) and Technician, Avair Nembhard.

JIS Supports Montego Bay Community College’s Book Fair

Commanding Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Commander Antoinette Wemyss-Gorman (right), makes her presentation at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 6, to give an update on the search and recovery efforts for the BM900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on September 5. Listening (from left) are:
Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea falconer and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Leroy Lindsay. — Commanding Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Commander Antoinette Wemyss-Gorman (right), makes her presentation at a press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 6, to give an update on the search and recovery efforts for the BM900 aircraft that crashed in Jamaican waters on September 5. Listening (from left) are: Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea falconer and Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Leroy Lindsay.

Search and Recovery Operations Continue For TBM-900 Aircraft

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Confirms Plane Crash

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has confirmed preliminary reports that a plane crashed 14 miles North East of Portland, on Friday, September 5. The Jamaican Government, she said, has dispatched a Search and Rescue Team and a military helicopter. “The Authorities are in constant touch with the United States (US) Southern Command, which we understand...

Senior Corporate Relations Manager at Digicel, Tricia Williams-Singh (2nd left), along with Civil Servant of the Year, Miss Enthrose Campbell (right), observe while children familiarize themselves with one of five computers donated by Digicel to the Treadways Gospel Assembly, in St. Catherine, for a community homework centre. The computers, which were acquired through the lobbying efforts of Miss Campbell, were handed over on August 26.

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceInformation

Church Gets Help from Civil Servant of the Year to Set Up Homework Centre

Plans by the Treadways Gospel Assembly to establish a homework centre for the community, has been bolstered by the gift of four computers, a printer and one month free Internet service from Digicel, made possible through the lobbying efforts of Civil Servant of the Year, Miss Enthrose Campbell. Speaking with JIS News, at the St. Catherine-based church where the presentation...

Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way through the current economic challenges. Mr. Boyne, who is also Chief State Liaison, said it is important for Jamaicans to seek out the opportunities present in times of significant challenges,...

Minister of Transport, Works, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), affixes his signature to Final Framework Agreement regarding negotiations involving the Portland Bight development project, during a ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, August 5. Also signing (from centre) are President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and General Manager of CHEC, Zhongdong Tang. The agreement is a record of their understanding of the general terms and conditions on which negotiations for the project will continue.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

No Work Has Started At Portland Bight

No construction or development work has started at Portland Bight. The only activity that is underway is the detailed technical work to complete the feasibility studies prior to making a submission to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and other regulatory agencies for approval. Once all approvals are in place only then will the project be submitted to the...

11 years ago Information

Media Accreditation for Grand Gala

Journalists who will be covering the Independence Day Grand Gala, at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Wednesday August 6, must be accredited. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the designated agency responsible for media accreditation for the stellar event. Accreditation forms are currently on the JIS website – www.jis.gov.jm. Persons may download and complete these, and have the approved...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon, Sandrea Falconer (left), is engaged in conversation by Rotary Club of Kingston President and General Manager of the RJR Communications Group, Francois St. Juste, during the Club’s Media Appreciation luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Media Urged to be Steadfast Advocates of the Truth

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says journalists and other local media practitioners must remain steadfast, vigilant, and uncompromising in reporting the truth. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kingston’s Media Appreciation Luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31, Senator Falconer argued that investigating and disseminating the facts on all matters local...

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Ray Chang: A Business Leader With A Heart, Says PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed ‘deep sadness’ at the passing of Jamaican-born Canadian business leader and philanthropist the Hon. Dr. G Raymond ‘Ray’ Chang, OJ on Sunday, July 27. In a statement from Trinidad where the Prime Minister is participating in the first Japan CARICOM Summit, Mrs. Simpson Miller said the death of Ray Chang...