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Minister with responsibility for Information and Gender Affairs, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), shares a moment with her mother, Gertrude Falconer (centre); and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Elaine Foster Allen, following Sunday’s (November 22) commemorative church service to launch the observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Senator Falconer delivered a message on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, whom she represented. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be observed on Wednesday, November 25, under the theme: ‘Violence does not Discriminate: Unite to End Gender-Based Violence’.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Gender Affairs, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), shares a moment with her mother, Gertrude Falconer (centre); and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Elaine Foster Allen, following Sunday’s (November 22) commemorative church service to launch the observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Senator Falconer delivered a message on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, whom she represented. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be observed on Wednesday, November 25, under the theme: ‘Violence does not Discriminate: Unite to End Gender-Based Violence’.

Gov’t Embarks on Shelter Policy for Victims of Domestic Violence

By: Chris Patterson, November 24, 2015
To continue the drive against the scourge of domestic violence in Jamaica, the Government has embarked on a national shelter policy for victims. “The church is one of the organisations...
Minister with responsibility for Information and Gender Affairs, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), shares a moment with her mother, Gertrude Falconer (centre); and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Elaine Foster Allen, following Sunday’s (November 22) commemorative church service to launch the observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Senator Falconer delivered a message on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, whom she represented. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be observed on Wednesday, November 25, under the theme: ‘Violence does not Discriminate: Unite to End Gender-Based Violence’.

Bureau of Women’s Affairs to Embark on Advocacy Campaign

By: Chris Patterson, November 23, 2015
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), addresses a Jamaica House media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (November 11). She is flanked by Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence (left), and ESET Board member, Professor Alvin Wint.

Public Debt Management Act to Be Amended

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, November 13, 2015

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NCSC Gets Heritage Publications From JIS

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By: Shari-Ann Palmer , October 29, 2015
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By: Latonya Linton, October 28, 2015
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JIS Mourns Passing of Colleague

The family of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is mourning the sudden passing of beloved photographer, Michael Shaw. Mr. Shaw, a 44-year veteran of the profession, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon...
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By: JIS, October 6, 2015