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Former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen Arthur (left) giving the keynote address on Thursday, July 16, at the Partnership for Jamaica retreat, chaired by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the Terra Nova Hotel. Listening closely is former Jamaican ambassador and former Education Minister, Burchell Whiteman.

Caribbean Cannot Waste Its Democracy—Owen Arthur

Former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen Arthur, has strongly commended Jamaica’s social partnership thrust, saying the Caribbean cannot afford to “waste its democracy” like some other nations which can shut down their Government from time to time, or “by making opposition...

Address by the Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur at the National Partnership Council of Jamaica

Owen Arthur for Social Partnership Retreat

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), signs a contract for the staging of a summer camp in Tivoli Gardens, West Kingston, while Member of Parliament for the area, Desmond McKenzie (left); and Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, also affix their signatures. Occasion was the signing of contracts for the staging of 24 JSIF-organised camps across the island, at the Caribbean Palms Estate community centre in South West St. Andrew.

2,175 Children and Young Adults to Benefit from JSIF Summer Camps

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (4th right), participates in the breaking of ground for a US $61 million solar electricity plant, at the project site in Content District, Clarendon on July 9. Others (from left) are: Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, Hon. Noel Arscott; Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Vice President, WRB Enterprises Inc., Robert Blenker; Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomlinson; and Chargé d'affaires, United States Embassy, Elizabeth Martinez. The facility will be built and operated by Content Solar Ltd., a wholly-owned Jamaican subsidiary of Florida-based WRB Enterprises Inc.

More Than 20,000 Homes To Be Powered By New Solar Plant

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

No Access for Vehicular Traffic: Port Henderson Oil Spill

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise that no vehicular traffic will be permitted to traverse the Port Henderson Road during the morning period. This road closure comes as a consequence of a petrol spill that occurred in the vicinity of the Old Forum Hotel, Portmore. First Response units from the Jamaica Fire Brigade and...

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PM Simpson Miller Raises Cuba-USA Relations and Trade With Canada at CARICOM Meeting

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Friday (July 3) raised the issue of the improvement of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States of America at the first plenary session of the 36th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados. Prime Minister Portia Simpson welcomed the positive developments, urged CARICOM to call for...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, fielding questions from journalists during yesterday’s (July 1) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. At right is Project Manager, Local Government Reform Programme, Clive Edwards.

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Office of National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons to be Strengthened

The Government is moving to strengthen the capacity of the Office of the National Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons. Speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing on July 1, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Public Order Committee, for measures to be taken to have the office equipped...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Represents Jamaica at CARICOM Meeting

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is leading Jamaica’s delegation to the 36th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, which takes place in Barbados from tomorrow, Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4. The meeting will consider several matters related to encouraging economic growth and development in member countries of the Community. A...

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Conduct Pre-Feasibility Studies on Six Hydro Projects

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to Studio Pietrangeli and Environmental and Engineering Managers Limited, to carry out pre-feasibility studies on six small scale hydro projects island-wide. The aim is to determine the viability of hydropower generation in the country, and is in keeping with the National Energy Policy. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea...

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans To Protect Economic Improvements as Government Seeks to Accelerate Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is describing the economic and industrial relations climate in the country as “a very delicate situation.” Acknowledging the economic sacrifices that public sector workers and most persons in the country have been making over the years, the Prime Minister says all persons and groups in Jamaica “have to make up our minds...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller presents a medal of appreciation to the Reverend Canon Peter Alexander Mullings, OD during her annual Medal of Appreciation For Service to Education ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus on Wednesday, June 24. The Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education was instituted by Proclamation No. 1 issued by the Governor General on January 20, 2005. A total of 40 medals are awarded each year.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Thanks Teachers For Contributing to Jamaica’s Progress in Education

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica has made important progress in education, thanks to the hardworking dedicated efforts of the nation’s teachers. Speaking at her annual Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday, June 24, the Prime Minister noted that Jamaica has met several key internationally-agreed education targets....