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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, greet students from the St. George
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, greet students from the St. George's Girls Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

Decline in All Major Crimes

The first quarter of 2014 saw a decline in all major crimes, with statistics showing a 12 per cent reduction in murders and a 13 per cent drop in the overall category of serious crimes. Fatal police shootings have also...
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (left) in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (left) in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

NHT to Spend $22 Billion on Housing This Year
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Jamaica Defence Force before delivering the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament on April 3.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Jamaica Defence Force before delivering the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament on April 3.

Economy Stronger Than A Year Ago – GG
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Standing at right is the Governor General’s Aid de Camp, Major Morton Stewart.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Standing at right is the Governor General’s Aid de Camp, Major Morton Stewart.

Government to Spend $4 Billion to Protect the Most Vulnerable

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Jamaica Will Continue to Help Push Small Islands Agenda

The Government of Jamaica will this fiscal year join hands with other Small Developing States (SIDS) to ensure that the issues of this group of nations receive meaningful attention. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen says the country’s foreign policy thrust is aimed at developing a strategic vision, as it engages other SIDS on common interests. The...
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