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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), delivers the opening address at a joint Government/Civil Society/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sanitization Session on Gender Equality Issues, held yesterday (December 5) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Work Advanced on Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that work is far advanced for a submission to be made to Cabinet for the enactment of an Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation. She made the announcement on December 5, 2013...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, share in the proud moment of JIS 2013 Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shemar Willis. The Maxfield Primary and Junior High School student raises his trophy in triumph, at the awards ceremony held today (Nov. 29), at King’s House.

10-Year-Old Shemar Willis Wins 2013 JIS Heritage Essay Competition

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

Minister Falconer Clarifies ‘Guidelines’ to Media

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

Time Ripe For Media To Set Up Complaints Council – Minister Falconer

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, poses with students from her alma mater, Hampton School.

Minister Falconer Returns to Alma Mater for Motivational Session

12 years ago EducationInformation

Gov’t Fast Tracks Programme To Remove Pit Latrines From Schools

The Government is accelerating its programme to provide schools across the island with modern sanitary facilities. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said 53 pit latrines will be removed this academic year and replaced with flush systems. She was speaking on November 20, at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister. A...

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.

12 years ago InformationNational Security and Peace

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 the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, noted that Cabinet had approved the official travel. Held under the auspices of the Organistion of...

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

State Agencies to Get Energy Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

As the Government intensifies measures to improve energy efficiency in the public sector, Cabinet has approved a contract for air conditioning systems for four state entities. This involves the design, supply and retrofitting of efficient air conditioning solutions for the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kingston Public Hospital, the Donald Sangster Building at the Sangster International Airport, and the Montego Bay...

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’.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

JIS Director Cops Civil Servant of the Year Award

It was a proud moment for long serving employee of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Angella Campbell, when she was named the 2013 Civil Servant of the Year, on Friday, November 15. Ms. Campbell, who has served the JIS for 18 years and is the current Director of Production, topped a field of four, to be announced winner at...

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)

12 years ago CommunityInformation

Deadline for JIS Heritage Essay Competition Extended

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for entries to the 2013 Heritage Essay Competition. Students now have until midnight on Thursday, October 31, to submit their entries, which is a seven-day extension from the previous deadline of October 25. The competition, which targets primary and preparatory school students age nine to 12 years, has been open since...

13 years ago InformationOfficial Visits

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

The Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer left the island on Tuesday, October 15, for China where she will participate in a seminar/workshop for Information Ministers from developing countries. The seminar which will be held in Beijing is organized by the Government of China. The Information Ministers Seminar and Workshop will bring together senior level...

13 years ago CommunityInformation

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...