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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), greets children of the Union Gardens Infant School in South West St. Andrew, during a tour of the institution, ahead of its official opening Wednesday, January 13. She is accompanied by Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre); and Chair of the Union Gardens Foundation, Hon. Glen Christian. The state-of-the-art institution was constructed last year through public-private investment valued at approximately $174 million.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), greets children of the Union Gardens Infant School in South West St. Andrew, during a tour of the institution, ahead of its official opening Wednesday, January 13. She is accompanied by Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre); and Chair of the Union Gardens Foundation, Hon. Glen Christian. The state-of-the-art institution was constructed last year through public-private investment valued at approximately $174 million.

Prime Minister Opens Modern Multi-million Dollar Infant School in South West St. Andrew

Asserting that education is one of the greatest weapons against poverty, Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew, Portia Simpson Miller officially opened the new state-of-the-art Union Gardens Infant School in her constituency on Wednesday, January...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

PM Says Gov’t to Continue Justice Reform this Year
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) folding the Jamaican flag after the casket of retired Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Right Rev. the Hon. Dr. Neville deSouza, was lowered into the ground, at the St. Andrew Parish Church cemetery, today (December 29), following an official funeral service.
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) folding the Jamaican flag after the casket of retired Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Right Rev. the Hon. Dr. Neville deSouza, was lowered into the ground, at the St. Andrew Parish Church cemetery, today (December 29), following an official funeral service.

Retired Bishop Laid to Rest
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (right), presents the Employee of Choice Award to Human Resource Office, Nadine Williams, at the Staff Award Ceremony, held on Saturday, December 19, at the New Kingston Conference Centre.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (right), presents the Employee of Choice Award to Human Resource Office, Nadine Williams, at the Staff Award Ceremony, held on Saturday, December 19, at the New Kingston Conference Centre.

Human Resource Officer Wins JIS Employee of Choice
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), joins Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston, Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, in prayer, during Sunday’s (December 27) commemorative service to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), joins Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston, Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, in prayer, during Sunday’s (December 27) commemorative service to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon.

Prime Minister Hails National Hero, Rt. Excellent George William Gordon

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Government Accords Official Funeral to the Right Reverend the Honourable Dr. Neville deSouza

The Government of Jamaica will accord an official funeral to the late former Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Right Reverend the Honourable Dr. Neville Wordsworth deSouza, OJ. The Funeral Service will take place at the St. Andrew Parish Church, 6 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, 11:00 am. The service...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Political Ombudsman (Interim) Act to the Political Ombudsman, the Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown, during the swearing -in ceremony at King’s House on November 16.
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Political Ombudsman Committed to Healthy Political Climate

Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment-Brown, has reiterated her commitment to fostering a healthy political climate that allows everyone to feel comfortable in exercising their democratic rights. She was speaking on a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Issues and Answers programme with host Ian Boyne. Mrs. Parchment-Brown, who was sworn in on November 16, is expected to function as mediator and facilitator...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (right) reads the message from Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller to recognize Jamaican born police Sergeant in the Hartford Police Department, Andrew Lawrence for his 20 years of sterling service to the Department. The Prime Minister’s message was delivered at a retirement celebration held recently, at the West Indies Social Club.
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PM Congratulates Retired Police Officer

Jamaican born police Sergeant in the Hartford Police Department, Andrew Lawrence, has been lauded by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller for his 20 years of sterling service and distinguished contribution to the police department. “I take great pride in extending my deepest congratulations to this treasured son of Jamaica. The recognition being paid to you is a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), observe as HEART Trust/NTA Executive Director, Dr. Wayne Wesley (left), explains aspects of the agency’s new mobile services programme, during the initiative’s recent launch at the St. Thomas Technical High School in Eastern St. Thomas. Also observing is HEART’s Client Service Representative, Mervis Laing.
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Persons with Disabilities Accessing Training Through HEART/NTA

Persons with disabilities are being afforded greater opportunities to pursue technical and vocational education, through the HEART Trust/National Training Agency (HEART/NTA). Executive Director, Dr. Wayne Wesley, says since 2014, over 40 of these persons have enrolled in programmes at HEART/NTA academies and training institutions island wide. This facilitation, he noted, is consistent with a mandate from Prime Minister, the Most...
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