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President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (Stock Photo)

Jamaican and US Governments Committed to Successful Visit by the President of the United States

The Visit to Jamaica by the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama on April 8 and 9 is no longer being designated a State Visit, which had previously been agreed and communicated. The change takes into account...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a comment from Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Calvin Allen (left), just before the start of a Jamaica House Media Briefing today (April 7), at the Office of the Prime Minister. At centre is Logistics Officer at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel David Cummings.

Roads in Corporate Area to be Closed for US President’s Visit

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. (FILE)

President Obama Backs Govt’s Economic Reform Programme

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

US President’s Visit Should Deepen Relations with Region

Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Senator K.D. Knight (third right), symbolically hands over keys to the renovated Símon Bolívar Cultural Centre to Board Chairman of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Programmes Coordination Division, Dr. Deborah Hickling (third left), during a ceremony at the centre’s location in downtown Kingston, on April 2. Also pictured (from left) are: Senior Project Manager, UDC, Peter Risden; Executive Director of the IOJ, Anne Marie Bonner; Director, UDC, Sonia Hyman; and General Manager, UDC, Desmond Malcolm. The multi-purpose centre, which was renovated by the UDC at a cost of $4.13 million, was officially handed over to the IOJ for its management and operation.

Símon Bolívar Cultural Centre to Open in a Week

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

NHT Kingston Office Closed During Visit of US President

The Kingston ofﬁces of the National Housing Trust will be closed on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Customers with urgent matters may contact the NHT Call Centre at 1-888-CALL-NHT (225-5648) or visit our St Catherine Branch Ofﬁce. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, April 10, 2015. The Trust apologises for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PETCOM To Be Privatised

The Petroleum Company of Jamaica (PETCOM), is now set for privatisation, following Cabinet’s approval of an Enterprise Team to administrate and execute the plan. Making the disclosure at today’s (April 1), Post Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the team will be chaired by...

11 years ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Cabinet to Approve New Board for NSWMA

A new Board for the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is being put together for Cabinet’s approval, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, has revealed. Making the disclosure at the weekly Post Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on April 1, Mr. Arscott informed that the action is necessary as...

11 years ago Jamaican DiasporaOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Commends Jamaicans Overseas

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has commended Jamaicans in the Diaspora for their consistent support of Jamaica and for never forgetting their country no matter where in the world they live. The Prime Minister was speaking at a meeting with Jamaicans in the Diaspora at the St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York on Thursday, March 27....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signs a message board mounted at the Houses of Parliament on (March 17), to signal her support for the healthy diets campaign being undertaken by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Dolsie Allen.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Leaders Endorse CAC’s Healthy Eating Campaign

The Consumer Affairs Commission’s (CAC) year-long campaign aimed at heightening awareness of the importance of eating healthy and promoting a healthy lifestyle is receiving strong support from the country’s leaders. Communications Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said the initiative under the theme: ‘Healthy Diets: Eating Right When Money Tight’ has been endorsed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Office of the Prime Minister

UDC to Spend $2.2 Billion on Investment Projects

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is positioned to spend $2.2 billion on capital development and investment projects in the 2015/16 financial year. “These projects will create real economic activity and contribute to growth,” Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller said, while making her contribution to the 2015/16 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 24. Some...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

$1 Billion Investment at Oceana Hotel

Planned investments of some $1 billion will be undertaken at the Oceana Hotel in Downtown Kingston over the next 12 to 18 months. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, during her presentation in the 2015/16 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 24. In 2014, a Jamaican/Canadian consortium purchased the Oceana...