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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Government of Jamaica Preparing to Host Special Guests

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says the Government is preparing to host official visits to Jamaica by two special guests of the Government of Jamaica between September 29 and October 1.  The timing of the announcement of both the visits and their itineraries,...
Founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsya DuVernay, gives an overview of activities for National Customer Service Week (NCSW), at the media launch held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 18.
Founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsya DuVernay, gives an overview of activities for National Customer Service Week (NCSW), at the media launch held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 18.

National Customer Service Week from October 4 to 10
Acting Director of the Application and Certification Department at the FLA, Letline Allen, shares all the improvements and innovations that led to the Authority to be one of six public sector organizations shortlisted in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 2.
Acting Director of the Application and Certification Department at the FLA, Letline Allen, shares all the improvements and innovations that led to the Authority to be one of six public sector organizations shortlisted in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 2.

FLA Shortlisted in Customer Service Competition
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) greets Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez after they unveiled a plaque in honour of the former Cuban President, Fidel Castro after whom the second campus of Anchovy High School has been named. The Fidel Castro Campus of the Anchovy High School in Montpelier, St. James was officially opened on September 11.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) greets Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Bernardo Guanche Hernandez after they unveiled a plaque in honour of the former Cuban President, Fidel Castro after whom the second campus of Anchovy High School has been named. The Fidel Castro Campus of the Anchovy High School in Montpelier, St. James was officially opened on September 11.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Education Sector
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller Jamaica House, and Venezuelan President, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, exchange warm greetings during his visit to the island on Saturday (September 5) for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller Jamaica House, and Venezuelan President, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, exchange warm greetings during his visit to the island on Saturday (September 5) for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.

Hugo Chávez Remembered as Great Friend of Jamaica

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Jamaica Has Made Significant Strides in Implementing Disaster Mitigation Measures-ODPEM

As Jamaica marks the 27th anniversary of Hurricane Gilbert which devastated the island on September 12, 1988, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) believes that the country has become more versed in disaster risk management. Acting Director of Information and Training at ODPEM, Cheryl Nichols, says in the ensuing years since Gilbert, the government has sought to...
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Jamaica has Made Significant Strides in Implementing Disaster Mitigation Measures-ODPEM

As Jamaica marks the 27th anniversary of Hurricane Gilbert which devastated the island on September 12, 1988, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) believes that the country has become more versed in disaster risk management. Acting Director of Information and Training at ODPEM, Cheryl Nichols, says in the ensuing years since Gilbert, the government has sought to...
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Director of Human Resources at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Bernita Locke.
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JIS to Host Company Fitness Tour

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is to host a Company Fitness Tour, aimed at  exposing employees to information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The event, which will be held on Tuesday (September 15), at JIS’ head office in Kingston, is being held in partnership with the Jamaica Fitness Association (Jamfit). “I think it is so important for (workers)...
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Prime Minister Commends Departing Permanent Secretary for Outstanding Contribution

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is commending Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ms. Onika Miller, who will be leaving that post and the public service as of October 1.  The Prime Minister says Ms. Miller has made an important and outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaica through administrative leadership in the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), participates in the cutting of cake to celebrate the official opening of upgraded facilities at Industrial Chemical Company Limited in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 9). Also sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Industrial Chemical Limited’s Managing Director, Lynden Nugent; former Board Chairman, R. Danny Williams; Principal Director, Janine Ewart; Directors, Brent Bunting, Matthew Wright, and Brian Jardim; and Board Chairman, Peter Melhado.
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Gov’t Committed to Improving Climate for Manufacturing – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the manufacturing sector will be given key focus as Jamaica works to reform the business environment, and achieve further improvements in the country’s global business ranking. The Prime Minister was speaking at Wednesday’s (September 9) official opening of Industrial Chemical Company Limited’s (ICC) newly upgraded plant in Spanish Town, St. Catherine....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), raises a toast in honour of Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, for becoming the longest reigning English Monarch, at King’s House, on September 9. Also toasting the Queen (from left) are: wife of the Governor-General, Lady Allen; Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Andrew Holness, and Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicolson.
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Commendations For The Queen

Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, has received commendations from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for the sterling leadership she has been providing for over 63 years. Addressing a celebratory ceremony in honour of the Queen, for becoming the longest reigning English Monarch, at King’s House,...
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Programme Manager of the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Eleanor Henry, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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JSIF to Award Scholarships to Final Year Students in Underserved Communities

Scholarships valued at $100 million are to be given to final year students living in communities served by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Poverty Reduction Programme. Each recipient will receive up to $350,000 to cover tuition and miscellaneous fees. The scholarships are open to students who are attending Government-assisted tertiary institutions, including teachers’ colleges, community colleges and post high...
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