Latest

Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence, fields questions from journalists during a special Jamaica House media briefing, held today (February 3). The meeting was held to provide details on new developments in the Government’s ongoing plans to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica.

Cabinet Approves JPS Proposal to Construct Gas Turbine Power Plant

Cabinet has approved the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) proposal to construct a 190 mega watt (MW) gas turbine power plant in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, which is expected to result in lower electricity costs for the country. This new plant...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left) arrives for the opening of the two-day third Summit of Heads of Government of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) in San Jose, Costa Rica on Wednesday (January 28). Here she is met by the President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, Manuel Gonzales Sanz (2nd right). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, A.J. Nicholson (at right) accompanied the Prime Minister to the CELAC Summit being held January 28 and 29.

Prime Minister Urges Poverty Reduction Cooperation at CELAC

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addresses members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the US House of Representatives and other senior member of the United States Congress, as well as officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Department of State at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C .on Monday (January 26). During her address, Prime Minister Simpson Miller thanked members of the CBC who played a major role in lobbying the IMF in 2012 to negotiate an Agreement with the Government of Jamaica. She also gave an update on the progress of the Jamaican economy, encouraged greater levels of US investments in Jamaica and lauded the move towards normalisation of relations between the USA and Cuba. Listening attentively to the PM are from left Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Maxine Waters and First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, David Lipton.

PM Addresses Members of Congress on US – Cuba Relations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (4th left back row) with US President Joseph Biden and leaders and other officials of the Caribbean, along with heads of international financial institutions at the Caribbean Energy Security Summit held at the US State Department in Washington DC on Monday, January 26.

Prime Minister Commends Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s US$90M Energy Project for Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller greets member of the United States Congress Representative Maxine Waters at a function to welcome the Prime Minister at Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Monday (January 26). The event was organised by the Congressional Black Caucus and was attended by several members of Congress including Representative Yvette Clarke (left) and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Professor Stephen Vacciannie.

PM Simpson Miller Thanks Members of the US Congress For Supporting Jamaica’s IMF Programme

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Congratulates Kaci Fennell on Performance in Miss Universe Pageant

The following is a statement from Senator the Honourable Sandrea Falconer, Minister without Portfolio (Information) in the Office of the Prime Minister. The statement reads: “The Government of Jamaica congratulates Ms Kaci Fennell on her performance in the Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami, Florida, on Sunday (January 25, 2015). Ms Fennell’s poise and grace made Jamaicans both at home...

The late former Executive Chairman of JAMPRESS, Ralston Smith.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Tribute by the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson on the Passing of Ralston Smith

The passing of Ralston Smith, CD, pathfinding communicator and businessman, represents for me, a personal loss. Ralston personified the quintessential professional who gave his best in every occupational area he chose to pursue. He helped to pioneer the field of corporate communication in Jamaica with the founding of Public Relations Associates, an enduring communications outfit which survived the test of...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Simpson Miller Leads Jamaica’s Team to US-Caribbean Energy Summit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller will next week lead Jamaica’s team to Washington D.C. in the United States for a Clean Energy Security Summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders and Vice President of the United States Hon. Joseph R. Biden. Prime Minister Simpson Miller will also attend the Third Summit of Heads of State and Government of...

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Gov’t Forecasts 1.9 Per Cent Growth for 2015/16

The Government is forecasting real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.9 per cent for the fiscal year 2015/2016. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, said the growth will be driven by increased activity in targeted sectors. “The expectation is that growth will come mainly from the following areas: mining and quarrying, agriculture, forestry and fishing and construction,”...

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Remarks by Prime Minister Simpson Miller at the Appointment of the Public Defender

REMARKS BY THE PRIME MINISTER MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER, ON, MP THE CEREMONY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO MRS ARLENE HARRISON HENRY PUBLIC DEFENDER DESIGNATE, BALL ROOM, KING’S HOUSE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015 Salutations Good morning. I never get tired of quoting our first National Hero, the Right excellent Marcus Mosiah...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, observe operations at LASCO Manufacturing Ltd’s liquid manufacturing plant in White Marl, St. Catherine, during a tour on January 14.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Portia Simpson Miller Commends Companies for Reducing Prices Amidst Oil Savings

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says that now is a good time for businesses to invest and expand their operations in Jamaica, given the significant improvement in the management of the economy and the reduction in world oil prices. The Prime Minister made the statement as she spoke to company executives, workers and journalists following a tour...

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

Partnership for Jamaica Notes Jamaica is Meeting its Economic Reform Targets

Partners received an update on Jamaica’s progress and Budget report from the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips, at the first Partnership for Jamaica (PFJ) National Council meeting for 2015 and commended the Government for staying the course of Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme and for consistently meeting the economic targets. President of the Private Sector Organisation...