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Former Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations Officer, and 2015 United Kingdom Chevening Scholarship awardee, Oroyo Eubanks (right, seated), interacts with youngsters from a 4H Club Summer Camp, who visited the agency’s head office, in Kingston, in July.
Former Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations Officer, and 2015 United Kingdom Chevening Scholarship awardee, Oroyo Eubanks (right, seated), interacts with youngsters from a 4H Club Summer Camp, who visited the agency’s head office, in Kingston, in July.

Jamaica Information Service Officer Awarded UK Chevening Scholarship

Broadcaster, and former public relations executive with the Government’s news agency, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oroyo Eubanks, is a talented young Jamaican who is driven by a desire to make a difference in whatever he undertakes, in order to...
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Hails Relay Teams for Golden 100 Metre Runs
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller sends condolence message to Dominica after deaths and damage related to tropical storm Erika

Weekend Rains Associated With TS Erika
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

“Phenomenal”, PM Simpson Miller says of Athletes’ 6th & 7th Days Medal Haul

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Public Sector Workers Among Chevening Scholarship Winners

Seven public sector workers are among the 11 Jamaicans who have been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the United Kingdom government, to pursue Master’s degrees in that country. Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Oroyo Eubanks, is among the scholars who will take up the one year course of study, beginning in September. He will...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated in Beijing so far have...
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ODPEM and Response Partners in Standby Mode as Hurricane Danny Strengthens

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica is maintaining a state of vigilance, while reviewing the country’s readiness as Hurricane Danny strengthens and moves closer to the Caribbean. Information from the National Hurricane Center at 2:00 pm had the center of Hurricane Danny located near latitude 14.3N 48.6W or about...
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After signing the official documents marking the presentation and acceptance of the Chinese Garden from the People’s Republic of China to the Government and people of Jamaica, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (right) and Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Xia Guoshun pose for the cameras at the Garden launch on Wednesday, August 19 at the Hope Botanical Gardens. Marking 43 years of diplomatic ties between Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China and in honour of Jamaica’s independence, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller officially accepted the Chinese Garden as a gift from the Asian country, which was constructed inside the Hope Botanical Gardens at a cost of $237.8 million.
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Prime Minister Receives Chinese Garden Gift from China for the People of Jamaica

Children and adults alike now have another outdoor space for recreation and relaxation as a result of the donation of the Harmonious Enjoyment Chinese Garden to the Government of Jamaica on Wednesday, August 19 at the Hope Botanical Gardens. Marking 43 years of diplomatic ties between Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China and in honour of Jamaica’s independence, Prime...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
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Prime Minister Simpson Miller Commends Jamaica’s Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is commending Jamaica’s sportsmen and sportswomen for their dedication and outstanding representation of the nation and its people. In a statement on Wednesday (August 19), Prime Minister Simpson Miller said the country’s athletes across various sporting disciplines continue to give of their best. She said they embody the hopes and aspirations of the nation and...
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Members of staff at the ODPEM listen intently as the team from Argentina outlines capability of the proposed volunteers’ database.
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National Disaster Risk Management Volunteers’ Programme (NDRMVP)

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as the secretariat for the National Disaster Risk Management Volunteers’ Programme (NDRMVP) is to design a database application that will serve as the archive for volunteer data at all levels. The NDRMVP is Jamaica’s disaster/emergency management volunteers programme, which seeks to bring under one (1) umbrella, volunteers from various institutions across...
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