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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

Human Resource Officer (HRO), Nadine Williams, copped the Employee of Choice Award at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Award Ceremony, held on December 19, at the New Kingston Conference Centre. Mrs. Williams, who has been working at the JIS for...
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
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Christmas Message 2015 by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP
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.
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.

Political Ombudsman Committed to Healthy Political Climate
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.
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.

PM Congratulates Retired Police Officer

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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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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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The Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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Prime Minister Congratulates Miss Jamaica World

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has extended congratulations to Miss Jamaica World, Dr. Sanneta Myrie, on placing in the top five in the 2015 Miss World Competition, held this morning in Sanya, China. “She exhibited poise and grace on stage and her excellent performance has made Jamaicans all over the world very proud. “Sanneta truly embodies beauty...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on December 16.
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Insurance Companies Selected to Cover Athletes

Insurance Companies, Guardian Life and Allied Insurance Brokers, have been selected as the providers of group health, life and personal accident insurance for over 1,000 of the nation’s athletes who represent the country in various sporting disciplines. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the Jamaica Athlete Insurance Plan (JAIP) and the selection of the companies as the providers. Speaking at a...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), emphasises a point during today’s (Dec. 16) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Others (from second left) are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicooke and Project Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Alfonso Marshall.
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Gov’t Offices to be Relocated From Privately-Owned Buildings

Government entities are to be relocated from privately-owned buildings to State- owned facilities over the medium to long-term. The move, which comes under the Public Sector Space Rationalisation Programme approved by Cabinet, is expected to save the Government billions in annual rental costs. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the relocation “will be based on...
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Prime Minister Officially Opens Armadale Skills Training Centre

The people of several communities in South West St. Ann are now benefitting from the Armadale Skills Training Centre which was officially opened on Friday December 11, 2015 by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the skills training centre, the Prime Minister said that the centre “is an inspiration and a fine example of cooperation...
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