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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

Minister Bunting At Security Ministers Meeting In Colombia

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is participating in the fourth meeting of Security Ministers of the Americas, now underway in Medellin, Colombia. Making the announcement at the Jamaica House press briefing, on November 20, Minister of Information, Senator...
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

State Agencies to Get Energy Efficient Air Conditioning Systems
Civil Servant of the Year 2013, Ms. Enthrose Campbell (right), of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), is greeted by her predecessor, Beverley Davis Samuels (left). Ms. Campbell was named Civil Servant of the Year at the official launch of Civil Service Week , held on November 15, at the Bank of Jamaica Auditorium in Kingston. The week is being celebrated under the theme: ‘Transformation and Renewal for a Better Tomorrow’.
Civil Servant of the Year 2013, Ms. Enthrose Campbell (right), of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), is greeted by her predecessor, Beverley Davis Samuels (left). Ms. Campbell was named Civil Servant of the Year at the official launch of Civil Service Week , held on November 15, at the Bank of Jamaica Auditorium in Kingston. The week is being celebrated under the theme: ‘Transformation and Renewal for a Better Tomorrow’.

JIS Director Cops Civil Servant of the Year Award
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold (right), speaks to students about the agency’s Heritage Essay Competition 2013, which is open to children ages nine to 12. (FILE)
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold (right), speaks to students about the agency’s Heritage Essay Competition 2013, which is open to children ages nine to 12. (FILE)

Deadline for JIS Heritage Essay Competition Extended
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Minister Falconer to Participate in Seminar for Information Ministers of Developing Countries

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Rescue and Fire-Fighting Equipment for Airport

The Norman Manley International Airport is to receive important fire safety equipment, following Cabinet's decision to approve a contract to Oshkosh Corporation of the United States, for the manufacture and delivery of one aircraft rescue and fire-fighting vehicle and associated rescue equipment. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, disclosed at the weekly Jamaica House media briefing...
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Cabinet Approves Amendments to Strata Titles Act

Cabinet has approved amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act and the tabling of the bill in Parliament. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the amendments will strengthen the ability of Strata Corporations to manage property. The Minister, who was addressing the weekly Jamaica House media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)
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Boards Established for Juvenile Centres

Cabinet has approved the establishment of several Boards of Visitors and the appointment of their members to Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centres across the island. Addressing a Jamaica House Media Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October 9, Information Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the Juvenile Boards of Visitors are being established to monitor the operations...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)
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Work to Get Underway on Portmore Sewage Project

Work is expected to begin on the Portmore Sewage Project, following approval by Cabinet of a contract valued at approximately US$21 million to Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited. Speaking at a Jamaica House media briefing on October 9, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, informed that the project is expected to benefit the approximately 95...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right); addressing the launch of the 2013/14 Access to Information (ATI) National High School Essay Competition at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on September 24, while Director, ATI Unit, Damian Cox looks on. The competition, now in its fifth year, is open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms.
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Communication Policy for Government Nears Completion

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says work on the Communication Policy for Government is nearing completion. Speaking at the launch of the 2013/14 Access to Information National High School Essay Competition at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 24, Minister Falconer said a rough draft of the policy has been completed, and is...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)
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Students Encouraged to Take Part in ATI Essay Competition

The island’s high school students are being encouraged to participate in this year’s Access to Information (ATI) National High School Essay Competition. The competition, which is in its fifth year, is open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms. Students are being encouraged to write a 2,500 word essay on the topic: ‘The Access to Information Act...
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