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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), shares pleasantries with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno, during Wednesday’s (May 13) closing ceremony at the US Embassy in Kingston, for the eight-day Continuing Promise 2015 mission to Jamaica by the United States Naval Ship, Comfort, from May 6 to 13.

Prime Minister Expresses Gratitude to Crew of USNS Comfort

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed gratitude and appreciation to the crew of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Comfort, which provided medical, engineering, and social services during their eight-day stay in Kingston from May 6...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), updating the media on Cabinet decisions, at today’s (May 13) Post Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime, in St. Andrew. Looking on is Director of Legal Reform in the Ministry of Justice, Maurice Bailey.

Harsher Penalties For Persons Who Harm Children

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller listens as student at the Jamaica House Basic School, John David Hall, reads from the book entitled, ‘Little Lion Goes to School’, by Kellie Magnus, today (May 5). Also listening (from left) are: Raiyne Gibson and Naela Nunes. Mrs. Simpson Miller also read to the children, as she participated in Read Across Jamaica Day activities.

Prime Minister Reads to Students

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), is presented with a framed copy of the Child Declaration for Road Safety, by student of the Mona Heights Primary School, Najeebe Bailey (left), during the official launch of the third United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week 2015, at Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Autohaus, in Kingston, today (April 30). At right is the mascot for the Sesame Street Road Safety Awareness Campaign, being implemented by the Sandals Group.

PM Urges Road Users to Take Heed and “Save Kids Lives”

Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Senator KD Knight (left), examines the plans for development of a $624 million sewage conveyance system at Caymanas Estate, at the contract signing ceremony for the project held on April 28, at the UDC headquarters, downtown Kingston. Others (from 2nd left) are: Chief Executive Officer of New Era Homes, Leo Thaddeo; Vice President of New Era Homes, Desmond Young; and UDC General Manager, Desmond Malcolm.

UDC Developing $624 Million Sewage System for Caymanas Estate

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Bringing Tougher Legislation to Combat Child Abuse

Government is taking legislative action to stem child abuse and neglect. Speaking at a Jamaica House Media Briefing on Wednesday, May 13, Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that the amendments to the Child Care and Protection Act will be instrumental in minimizing violence and abuse of children. Under the proposed amendments persons convicted of...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

LEDSP Will Create Sustainable Livelihoods – PM

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the new Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP) will assist in lifting Jamaicans out of poverty by creating sustainable livelihoods at the community level. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the remarks during her keynote address at the launch of the Programme under the theme “Think Community, Think Business” at the Irie FM Courtyard, Ocho Rios,...

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

OPM Clarifies Media Reports About Unlicensable Cable Channels

The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to clarify assertions made in the media about impending regulatory action pertaining to unlicensable cable channels. The impression has been given that recent actions were prompted by discussions during the visit of the President of the United States of America, on April 8 and 9, 2015 and an escalation in a trade issue...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea on Thursday (April 23), which has been named in honour of the institution’s founder, the late Enid Watson Gonsalves. She is assisted by (l-r): President of HCCU, Leroy Dawes; Jasmine Robertson, ,daughter of past president, Rodcliffe Robertson; and Marsha Cunningham Vernon, niece of the late founder.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Hails Credit Union Movement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is lauding Jamaica’s credit union movement for its contribution to the economic and social life of the country and positively transforming the lives of its members. The Prime Minister was speaking on Thursday, April 23, at the official opening of the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea. The opening...

Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Professor Hopeton Dunn, addresses a press conference held at the Commission’s headquarters in New Kingston today (April 24). The Commission has issued a directive to cable television operators to cease the transmission of a number of unauthorised channels by the end of next month.

11 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Cable Operators Ordered to Cease Transmission of 19 Channels

Subscriber television (cable) operators are to cease transmission of 19 unlicensed channels in their packages by May 31 this year, or face sanctions. The directive was issued by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) today (April 24), at a press conference at its headquarters in New Kingston. It represents the first phase of enforcement measures being undertaken by the Commission...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Invest $1 Billion in West Kingston Development Projects

The Government is to invest close to $1 billion on development projects in the Denham Town, Hannah Town and Tivoli Gardens communities in western Kingston. This is under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), which is being undertaken through a loan of J$4.8 billion (US$42 million) from the World Bank. Being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), participates in prayer during the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica 45th annual National Convention in Kingston on Good Friday (April 3). At right is President, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica, Rev. Mervelyn Mullings.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM says Church has a Major Role in Ensuring Peace

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is urging parents and guardians to send their children to church in order to preserve positive morals and values in the next generation. The Prime Minister made the call during her remarks at the Jamaica Baptist Women Federation’s (JBWF) Annual Prayer Breakfast on April 18 at Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine....