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PM Says Gov’t to Continue Justice Reform this Year

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has committed the Government to continuing the implementation of a wide-ranging programme of reform of the Justice System during 2016. This process, she has noted, requires a change of the culture and approach of key...

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.

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 Hails National Hero, Rt. Excellent George William Gordon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

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

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10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

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.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

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.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Funeral for the Late Anglican Bishop on December 29

The funeral for the late Rt. Rev. Dr. and Hon. Neville Wordsworth deSouza, the twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, will be held next Tuesday, December 29 at the St. Andrew Parish Church, Half-Way-Tree at 11.00 a.m. The Service at which the Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies, The Most Rev. Dr. and...

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.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

The Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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...

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...