PAJ Sends Open Letter to Prime Minister Simpson-Miller

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British Prime Minister David Cameron
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The Press Association of Jamaica, concerned about the failure to arrange press briefings for either the British Prime Minister or the Japanese Prime Minister during their visits to Jamaica, has sent the following open letter to Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller.

OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER PORTIA SIMPSON- MILLER

Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller
Office of the Prime Minister
1 Devon Road
Kingston 10

Dear Madam Prime Minister:

The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) notes with great concern that

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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there will be no opportunity for the press to ask questions of you and
British Prime Minister David Cameron on the occasion of his visit to
Jamaica, or of you and the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during
his visit.

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2015 National Journalism Awards Entry Form

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National Journalism Awards 2015 Entry Form

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National Journalism Awards to Recognise Bloggers

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The Press Association of Jamaica’s National Journalism Awards will this year, for the first time, recognize the work of bloggers, with one new award, and the opening up of an existing award.

The category of “Best Blog” has been created, the Opinion Journalism Award is now being opened up to bloggers, as well as producers of podcasts and vidcasts, and the On-line Journalism Award has been re-branded as “Best News Website.”

“The contribution of bloggers to journalism across the world is undeniable,” says PAJ President Dionne Jackson Miller. “We wanted to open up another avenue to recognize that.”

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GUIDELINES: PAJ National Journalism Awards 2014-15

GUIDELINES: PAJ NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS 2014-15

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES

• Nominees must be employees of, or freelancers with a Jamaican media house - broadcast or print. Employees of regional or international media houses based in Jamaica whose work is extensively about Jamaica are also eligible.
• All entries will be judged on the principles of journalistic excellence – writing, research, originality, accuracy, incisive storytelling, analytical skills, the importance of the subject matter and the public interest.
• Electronic entries must show evidence of technical proficiency with use of sound and or images. Photographs must demonstrate sharp, balanced composition and good technical quality.

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National Journalism Awards to Recognise Bloggers

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Photo courtesy of pexels.com

The Press Association of Jamaica’s National Journalism Awards will this year, for the first time, recognize the work of bloggers, with one new award, and the opening up of an existing award.

The category of “Best Blog” has been created to recognize journalism in new media, the Opinion Journalism Award is now being opened up to bloggers, as well as producers of podcasts and vidcasts, and the On-line Journalism Award has been re-branded as “Best News Website.”

“The contribution of bloggers to journalism across the world is undeniable,” says PAJ President Dionne Jackson Miller. “We wanted to open up another avenue to recognize that.”

“Opinion journalism, for example, has exploded far beyond the traditional categories of radio, TV and print, and there is a lot of biting, incisive commentary being produced outside of the traditional media houses,” she said.

The Best Blog Award will highlight excellence in news, current affairs, sports and entertainment, categories already recognized by the PAJ. The On-line Journalism Award has been re-named “Best News Website” to help bring greater clarity to the nature of the award.

All entries will be judged on the principles of journalistic excellence – writing, research, originality, accuracy, incisive storytelling, analytical skills, the importance of the subject matter and the public interest.

Submissions for the National Journalism Awards are now being accepted by the PAJ. Entries close on September 30, 2015.

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