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

President Obama Backs Govt’s Economic Reform Programme

President of the United States (US), Barack Obama, is expected to indicate his strong support for the work being undertaken by the Jamaican Government to reform the country’s economy under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility. The President...
President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
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.
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
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.
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.

Leaders Endorse CAC’s Healthy Eating Campaign

Riverton Fire Update- Reduction in Smoke Levels Evident

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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller (2nd right), joins Chief Judge of the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, Mrs. Carol Roynes (left) and Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Douglas Saunders, in congratulating visually impaired awardee, George Napier, who was recognised for high quality customer service at the sixth staging of the Public Sector Customer Service Awards Ceremony on July 11, 2013, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
Office of the Prime Minister

Easier to do Business in Public Sector

The Government is removing bureaucracy and red tape across the public sector, making it easier for citizens to do business. “This is something that the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme has as a priority. One of our focus areas is improving the ease of conducting business, and there are several projects being implemented to promote the ease of doing...
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