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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses condolences to a relative of one of five persons killed during a shooting in the Waltham Park Road area of St. Andrew on Monday night (Nov. 25). The Prime Minister visited the community on Tuesday (Nov. 26). Looking on are members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses condolences to a relative of one of five persons killed during a shooting in the Waltham Park Road area of St. Andrew on Monday night (Nov. 25). The Prime Minister visited the community on Tuesday (Nov. 26). Looking on are members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

PM Condemns Waltham Park Road Killings, Pledges to Go After Gangs

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not relent in its efforts to disrupt criminal gangs, protect communities and create a safer Jamaica. He gave the assurance during a visit to the Waltham Park Road...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday's (April 9) bilateral meeting with United States President, Barack Obama (left), at Jamaica House. Both leaders had wide ranging discussions on key issues of mutual interest, including national security, climate change, and energy. The meeting formed part of activities for the two-day visit to Jamaica by President Obama, and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State and Government, from April 8 to 9. President Obama departed Jamaica on Thursday afternoon for Panama, for the Summit of the Americas conference, from April 10 to 11, which will also be attended by CARICOM leaders, including Prime Minister Simpson Miller.

Information Minister Says Obama Visit Showed Positive US-Jamaica Relationship
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), fields questions from journalists during a Jamaica House media briefing today (April 16). Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Paul Robotham. The briefing was held to provide more details on the successful visit of President of the United States, Barack Obama, last week.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson (left), fields questions from journalists during a Jamaica House media briefing today (April 16). Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Paul Robotham. The briefing was held to provide more details on the successful visit of President of the United States, Barack Obama, last week.

US President’s Visit Sends Excellent Signal to World – Nicholson
Ex-servicemen (from left) Majors Victor Beek, and Torrance Lewis, Major General Robert Neish, and Earl Beckford, proudly display souvenir coins presented to them by United States President, Barack Obama, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph (seen in the background), at the National Heroes Park, Kingston. The coins are engraved with the Presidential Seal on one side and an image of the White House on the other.
Ex-servicemen (from left) Majors Victor Beek, and Torrance Lewis, Major General Robert Neish, and Earl Beckford, proudly display souvenir coins presented to them by United States President, Barack Obama, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph (seen in the background), at the National Heroes Park, Kingston. The coins are engraved with the Presidential Seal on one side and an image of the White House on the other.

Momentous Meeting for President Obama and Jamaican Ex-Servicemen
Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (April 10) graduation ceremony, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, for 27 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) revenue officers who completed the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) 2013/14 Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) post-graduate diploma programme. Seated is Director, Business Development and Communication, MIND, Marlene Campbell.
Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (April 10) graduation ceremony, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, for 27 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) revenue officers who completed the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) 2013/14 Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) post-graduate diploma programme. Seated is Director, Business Development and Communication, MIND, Marlene Campbell.

Positive Outcomes Expected From Economic Reform Programme Endorsement By President Obama

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President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses youth leaders at a special Town Hall meeting on April 9 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
Finance & Public ServiceUS President Visit

President Obama Commends Gov’t on Strong Fiscal Discipline

United States President, Barack Obama, has commended the Government of Jamaica for maintaining strong fiscal discipline under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. “I think that, the current Government has been wise to work hard to abide by the IMF provisions. That’s not been easy but I think that’s been the right thing to do,” he said. He was...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday
Prime MinisterUS President Visit

Energy, ERP Highlight Bilateral Talks Between PM and President Obama

Matters pertaining to energy and Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP) were among the highlights of bilateral talks between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and United States President, Barack Obama, at Jamaica House on Thursday (April 9). Addressing journalists following the meeting, Mrs. Simpson Miller said elements of Jamaica’s performance under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund...
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President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses Caribbean Youth leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the University of the West Indies, Mona on April 9.
EducationPrime MinisterUS President Visit

President Obama Announces US$70 Million Youth Training and Employment Programme

President of the United States, Barack Obama, today (April 9) announced a US$70 million development programme to benefit youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. President Obama announced the programme at a special Town Hall meeting with Caribbean youth leaders held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The programme will be used to support education, training and...
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