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Jamaicans Urged to Follow Guidelines in Voting Process

Jamaicans are being encouraged to follow the necessary guidelines, to ensure that the voting process proceeds as smoothly as possible. Public Education Officer at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, Daynia Harper, says persons should find out where they are to...

Time with the PM: Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller raps with Global Youth Ambassador for the Caribbean and Latin America Shaquille Ramsay Wednesday (February 17), during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister, 1 Devon Road. Mr. Ramsay was accompanied by a delegation of youth ambassadors as well as representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Culture. The Global Youth Ambassador discussed with the Prime Minister matters concerning his mandate and the Global Volunteer Network which appointed him. Mrs. Simpson Miller congratulated him on being the first Jamaican to be appointed to the position and expressed confidence that he will do well.

PM Encourages Youth Leaders to Strive for Excellence

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 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.

Private Sector Urged To Partner with JSIF

10 years ago Election 2016Office of the Prime Minister

All Workers Must Be Given Time Off To Vote

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has advised that all employees should be allowed time off to vote on Election Day, February 25. Legal Officer at the Ministry, Dian Thompson Clarke, in an interview with JIS News, said according to the Representation of the People (Leave and Symbols) Regulations of 1944, all employees should be given the stipulated...

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

PM Simpson-Miller Congratulates West Indies Under-19 Cricket Team

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated the young West Indian cricketers on their recent historic victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Cricket World Cup Competition. The Prime Minister has also highlighted the participation in the victorious team, of three outstanding young Jamaican cricketers. “It is with an immense sense of pride that I extend the heartiest congratulations, on...

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...