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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

By: Andrea Braham, November 15, 2013

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...

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

By: Andrea Braham, October 29, 2013

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

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

By: Communications Unit-OPM, October 15, 2013

Community 13 years ago Rescue and Fire-Fighting Equipment for Airport
By: Andrea Braham, October 12, 2013
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By: Andrea Braham, October 12, 2013
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By: Andrea Braham, October 10, 2013

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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)

13 years ago InformationTransport

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...

By: Andrea Braham, October 10, 2013

Chairperson of the Access to Information Advisory Stakeholders Committee, Dr. Carolyn Gomes (left), listens attentively to a point from Director of the Access to Information Unit, Damion Cox, at a recent Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) head office in Kingston.

13 years ago InformationJIS Think TankOffice of the Prime Minister

Access to Information Act to be Amended

A Cabinet submission highlighting reforms to the Access to Information Act, is to be presented to Parliament by the end of the third quarter of the financial year. Director of...

By: Toni-Ann Rankine, September 27, 2013

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.

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

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...

By: Chris Patterson, September 25, 2013

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

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

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,...

By: Chris Patterson, September 25, 2013

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right); and Director, Access to Information (ATI) Unit, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Damian Cox (centre); listen to a point being made by second place winner of the 2012/13 Access to Information Essay Competition, Kerron White; during the launch of this year’s competition on September 24. The competition open to registered high school students between third and sixth forms, who are being asked to write on the topic: ‘The Access to Information Act (2002) is critical for enabling citizens to exercise their voice, to effectively monitor and hold government accountable, and to enter into informed dialogue about decisions which affect their lives. Discuss.”

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Access to Information Ensures Greater Transparency – Minister Falconer

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says access to credible information will allow the public to better engage in national decision-making while ensuring that there is...

By: Chris Patterson, September 24, 2013

Mr. Rodney Leon (second left), winner of the design competition, ‘The Ark of Return’, to be erected as a Permanent Memorial to the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, explains his concept to (from left), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; Antiguan Prime Minister, Hon. Baldwin Spencer and Jamaica's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, at on September 23 unveiling at the UN. (FILE)

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Says Permanent Memorial at UN is Great and Fitting Tribute

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Permanent Memorial to the victims of slavery at the United Nations (UN), is a great and fitting tribute to “our...

By: Andrea Braham, September 24, 2013

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Approves Contract for Repair of JDF Helicopter

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract in the sum of $3.4 million for the repair of a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Bell 412EP helicopter. Minister of Information, Senator...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, September 24, 2013

Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell (standing), speaking at a debriefing session with members of a delegation from Botswana, who were in the island on a communication benchmarking mission with the JIS, at the agency's headquarters on September 23. The delegation, which arrived in the island on September 17, left the island on September 23. Listening keenly (from
right) are: Honorary Consul of Botswana in Jamaica, Dr. Henley Morgan; Chief Executive Officer of the JIS, Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe; Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State President (Botswana), Mr. Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, who headed the delegation; Director, Information Services Department, Mr. Russ Molosiwa; Manager, Radio, Ms. Keitirile Mathapi; and Managing Editor, Botswana Daily News, Ms. Charmaine Revaka.

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Botswana Benchmarking Visit a Credit to Jamaica’s Information System – High Commissioner

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Norma Taylor Roberts, says it is to Jamaica’s credit that the Botswana government is seeking to integrate aspects of...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, September 24, 2013