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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (seated, right), counts her $3,000 which she is about to hand over as her nomination fee as a candidate for the constituency of South Western St. Andrew in the February 25 general election, at the Greenwich Town All Age School in Kingston, Tuesday, February 9.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (seated, right), counts her $3,000 which she is about to hand over as her nomination fee as a candidate for the constituency of South Western St. Andrew in the February 25 general election, at the Greenwich Town All Age School in Kingston, Tuesday, February 9.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Nominated

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller was nominated as the candidate for the constituency of South West St. Andrew on Tuesday, February 9 at the Greenwich All Age School. The General Election will be held on Thursday, February 25,...
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (6th from right) cuts the ribbon to symbolically open the newly completed section of the North-South Highway from Angels, just outside Spanish Town, to Linstead in St. Catherine. The opening was on Thursday (February 4). Also participating in the opening from left are Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao; Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott; Kelcian Dixon, student of Angels Primary School; Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon Natalie Neita Headley; Angels Primary School student, Janelle Johnson; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. Hon. Omar Davies; Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Works, Mr. Mike Henry ; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (6th from right) cuts the ribbon to symbolically open the newly completed section of the North-South Highway from Angels, just outside Spanish Town, to Linstead in St. Catherine. The opening was on Thursday (February 4). Also participating in the opening from left are Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao; Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott; Kelcian Dixon, student of Angels Primary School; Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon Natalie Neita Headley; Angels Primary School student, Janelle Johnson; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. Hon. Omar Davies; Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Works, Mr. Mike Henry ; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown.

Prime Minister Opens Angels to Linstead Section of North-South Highway
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney (left), accepts a certificate of appreciation from a member of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Ms. Kahmile Reid (right), following his presentation at a meeting of the Club on Wednesday, February 3, at the Hotel Four Seasons. President of the Club, Ms. Melanie Reece (centre), shares in the moment.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney (left), accepts a certificate of appreciation from a member of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Ms. Kahmile Reid (right), following his presentation at a meeting of the Club on Wednesday, February 3, at the Hotel Four Seasons. President of the Club, Ms. Melanie Reece (centre), shares in the moment.

Private Sector Urged To Partner with JSIF
Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, O.N, M.P
Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, O.N, M.P

Government Decisively Tackles Zika Virus Threat; PM Calls for Personal and National Action
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), makes a symbolic presentation of a signed contract to Contractor and Director of Surrey Pavements, Mr. Leslie Chang (right), following the signing of seven contracts for the rehabilitation of farm roads across 10 parishes, under Phase Two of the National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, valued at $182 million. Others (from left) are: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier , and State Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 2.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), makes a symbolic presentation of a signed contract to Contractor and Director of Surrey Pavements, Mr. Leslie Chang (right), following the signing of seven contracts for the rehabilitation of farm roads across 10 parishes, under Phase Two of the National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, valued at $182 million. Others (from left) are: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier , and State Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 2.

22 Farm Roads To Be Rehabilitated

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PM Congratulates Morgan Heritage

Congratulatory Message by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on the Occasion of Morgan Heritage Winning the Grammy Award for the Best Reggae Album I take this opportunity to congratulate Jamaican reggae group Morgan Heritage on the stellar achievement of winning one of music’s most prestigious honours—the Grammy Awards.  Winning your first Grammy for Best Reggae Album is...
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CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Music Studio to Be Built in Knollis

Work is far advanced to establish a music studio in the community of Knollis near Bog Walk in St. Catherine. The studio will provide an avenue for young people to record music, and also learn skills in the industry. Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, who is also Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, made...
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Office of the Prime Minister

Government Supporting Creative Economy Development

The Government led by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has been developing Jamaica’s cultural and creative industries in support of the country’s numerous world-renown cultural icons and brands, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton has observed.  He noted however that despite these efforts, there is the need for data to accelerate growth in the sector. Minister Hylton was...
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Office of the Prime Minister

Honourable Lisa Hanna to Open Symposium on Research to Boost Cultural & Creative Industries

The National Cultural and Creative Industries Commission (NCCI) is staging a symposium bringing together learning institutions, government entities and private players, as part of the effort to stimulate more and better research on the creative economy.   Scheduled to be officially opened by Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna who will be representing Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, on Friday...
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Office of the Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

PM Signs Contracts for Farm Roads Rehabilitation

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday (February 2) signed six contracts with a combined value of $182 million for the rehabilitation of 22 farm roads across Jamaica. Speaking at the National Farm Roads Rehabilitation Programme contract signing held at Jamaica House, Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that the programme is consistent with the development priorities of the...
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“Mi neva know seh mi woulda get a Title,” whispers Ms. Mary English (right) in the ear of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) before posing for a photo as she collects her Certificate of Title during a Handover Ceremony at the Linstead Baptist Church on Friday, January 29 where over 260 persons collected Land Titles. During her keynote address, the Prime Minister noted that under LAMP, some 4826 land titles have been delivered over the past 4 years. (JIS Photo)
Office of the Prime Minister

PM Advances Ownership Society with Distribution of 260 Land Titles in Linstead

Advancing her Administration’s mission to create an ownership society in Jamaica, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller handed over Certificates of Title to over 260 recipients under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) at the Linstead Baptist Church on Friday, January 29. Delivering the keynote address at the Handover Ceremony, the Prime Minister noted that under LAMP, some 4826 land...
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Project Director of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), Carolyn Gardner, addresses the opening of the Ralph Anglin Community Centre in Belvedere, Westmoreland, on Sunday, January 31. The construction of the community was funded by JEEP at a cost of $10 million.
Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

JEEP Spends $10.45 Billion on Projects, Employs 61,000 People

Since the establishment of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) in 2012, some $10.45 billion has been spent on projects islandwide, providing employment for more than 61,000 people. This was announced by Project Director for JEEP, Carolyn Gardner, at the opening of the JEEP funded Ralph Anglin Community Centre, in Belvedere, Westmoreland,  on  January 31. She said that JEEP has...
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