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Seven of the eight ladies who were honoured by "It’s just POSH" at their inaugural awards ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on Saturday October 10. Pictured from left are Carol Tonge Mack, Earlene Mends, Fae Ellington, Chief Executive Officer of ‘It’s Just POSH’, Shelly-Ann Richmond, Pearline Chambers, Denise Richmond, Pauline Lawrence and Sonia Jackson Myles.

Veteran Broadcaster Receives Award

Chairman of the Jamaica Information Service Advisory Board, and Veteran Broadcaster, Ms. Fae Ellington was on Saturday, October 10, presented with the ‘It’s Just POSH Award’ at the Women of the Diaspora Leadership Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort...

From left , Founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA) Llsa duVerney, center Caribbean Commercial Manager, Virgin Atlantic Airway Net Promoter Certified Associate, Sales Coach, Andre Bello keynote speaker for day one and Chairman of JaCSA Dr. Lanie Oakley Williams at the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA) 13th annual customer service conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus on October 6-7.

More Than 150 Workers Benefit From Customer Service Training

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Prime Minister Apologises for Being Unable to Keep Speaking Commitments

Michael Shaw

Press Association of Jamaica Regrets Passing of Michael Shaw

Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) Dr Zoe Simpson, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank to highlight the work of the WCJF to reduce adolescent pregnancy.

United Nations Population Fund Lauds Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation

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Prime Minister Simpson Miller Meets Delegation from China Construction & China Harbour

A delegation from China Communication & Construction Company (CCCC) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday, October 13 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The delegation was led by Mr. Sun Ziyu, Vice President of CCCC and included Mr. Wang Xiaofeng, General Manager of CHEC Americas Division. Following...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Pays Tribute to Trade Unionist Hopeton Caven

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described trade unionist and former Senator, Hopeton Caven as a pioneer in the representation of workers and a distinguished son of Jamaica whose strong belief in his country propelled him to a life of public service. “The Trade Union Congress provided the vehicle through which Hopeton Caven gave a lifetime of dedicated service to...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Update on Post Disaster Response in the Bahamas

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) continues to support the Bahamas Response Operations being lead by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) continues to support post disaster response activities brought about by the impact of Hurricane Joaquin on several of the family islands of the central and southern Bahamas. CDEMA on Monday October 5, 2015 deployed...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister says Human Capital Development & Modern Leadership Essential for Sustainable Development

Prime Minister the Most Hon.Portia Simpson Miller is asserting that human capital development and 21st century leadership are imperatives for sustainable development in the region. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the remarks during her keynote address at the Opening Dinner for the Working Visit to Jamaica of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, Princess Anne and Closing Programme of the Caribbean-Canada...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Congratulates Sandals CEO

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaican hotelier and Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resort International, Mr. Adam Stewart on being awarded the Caribbean’s top hotel and resort accolade – the Caribbean Hotelier of the Year award. In a statement, the Prime Minister said the recognition by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is recognition of Adam Stewart’s extraordinary...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department resumes normal opening hours October 1.

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) will resume normal opening hours effective Thursday October 1, 2015. The public may access the Department 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. The return to normal opening hours follows an earlier change to staff hours which resulted from a malfunctioning air conditioning unit....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), looks on as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson is introduced to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Rt. Hon. David Cameron (third right), by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left). Prime Minister Cameron arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (September 29) for a two-day official visit.

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UK Prime Minister Arrives

A 21-gun salute by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) greeted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Right Hon. David Cameron, as he arrived in the island, today (September 29), for a two-day official visit. Accompanied by the UK’s Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, Mr. Cameron was met at the foot of the aircraft by Prime...