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Logistics Coordinator for the Government’s National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (Chik V), the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), and other members of the JDF observe as their colleague cleans a drain in Washington Mews, Naggo Head, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during Saturday’s (November 8) vector control and clean-up activities in community. Saturday’s activities also involved representatives from the Ministries of Health, and Local Government and Community Development; Portmore Municipal Council; Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM); National Works Agency (NWA); National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA); and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). (FILE)

Most MPs Have Submitted Work Programmes to Combat Chik-V

The National Health Emergency Response Monitoring Committee is reporting that to date, most Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted their work programmes under the Chik-V National Integrated Vector Control / Clean-Up Programme. According to the Committee, 55 of the 63...

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), gives her remarks at a press briefing held at Jamaica House today (December 17), with members of the National Council of the Partnership for Jamaica. Listening (from left) are: Ambassador Patricia Durrant, Donna Parchment Brown, and Rev. Lenworth Anglin, Members of the Partnership’s Governance Committee; President, Private Sector Organization of Jamaica, Chris Zacca; Representative of the Confederation of Trade Union, Oneil Grant; and Representative of the Civil Society Group, Bishop Joseph Ade Gold.

Partnership for Jamaica Membership Commits to Agreement

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

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Welcomes New US-Cuba Relations

Congratulatory Message from the PM on the World Record Swim by Jamaican Athlete, Alia Atkinson

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller greets Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla on her arrival at the Revolution Palace in Havana for the Fifth CARICOM-Cuba Summit on December 8. (JIS PHOTO/Dave Reid)

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PM Simpson Miller Credits Cuba With Assisting Jamaica’s Athletics Success

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has credited Cuba with assisting Jamaica to become a world leader in athletics, noting that the GC Foster College, which was a gift to Jamaica from Cuba in the 1970s, has been responsible for training many of Jamaica´s outstanding athletes and coaches. The Prime Minister adds that through the GC Foster College,...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addresses an audience including Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz at a ceremony in Havana on Sunday, December 7 to mark the 118th anniversary of the death in battle of the Cuban Independence War Hero Lieutenant General Antonio Maceo. Prime Minister Simpson Miller delivered an address at the ceremony to honour Maceo, who lived for a while in Jamaica. (JIS PHOTO/Dave Reid)

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PM Calls for Constructive Engagement to Advance Relations with Cuba

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has called for greater dialogue and constructive engagement in the effort to secure progress and prosperity for the people of Jamaica, Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean. She said Jamaica and Cuba shared a rich history and that Jamaica will continue to stand steadfast with Cuba in the struggle to attain...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is greeted by Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz during a ceremony in Havana on Sunday, December 7 to mark the 118th anniversary of the death in battle of the Cuban Independence War Hero Lieutenant General Antonio Maceo. Prime Minister Simpson Miller delivered an address at the ceremony to honour Maceo, who lived for a while in Jamaica. (JIS PHOTO/Dave Reid)

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CARICOM, Cuban Leaders to Discuss Strengthening of Multilateral Relations

Representatives CARICOM member states, including Jamaica, and Cuban Government officials, led by President, Raul Castro, are slated to discuss measures to strengthen multilateral relations, during Monday’s (December 8) session of the fifth CARICOM-Cuba Summit, being held in Havana. The leaders’ are also expected to present strategies to foster economic development across the region. Consequent on these engagements, Consul of the...

Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris has joined the Communication and Public Affairs Team of the Office of the Prime Minister as Manager of Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach effective December 3, 2014.

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OPM Strengthens Communication Department

Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris has joined the Communication and Public Affairs Team of the Office of the Prime Minister as Manager of Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach effective December 3, 2014. Mrs. Harris will support the Director of Communication and Public Affairs in the planning and implementation of the public relations and publicity functions of the OPM. She will...

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), observes while Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Miss Lucille Brodber (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Miss Jennifer Edwards (2nd left). Occasion was the launch of the Government’s first recycling project at the Anglican Church, in Part Maria, St. Mary, on December 4. At third left is Deputy Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Francois Chalifour.

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Government Launches Recycling Project

The Government has launched its first recycling project, which is seeking to recover some 4,690 tonnes of PET material (plastic bottles), and the creation of employment for over 3,000 persons over the next three years. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the project is an environment protection initiative, playing an integral role in the development of...

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Auditor General, Contractor General to Receive Documents Related to Orange Grove Property

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says that all documents and correspondence requested by the Auditor General and the Contractor General regarding the purchase of the Orange Grove property in North Trelawny by the National Housing Trust (NHT) will be provided to them. She was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 2), in response to...

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (third right), admires a cauldron petal from the 2012 London Paralympic Games, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on November 28. The petal, which was one of 164 comprising the cauldron, was presented to the country as a souvenir after it was dismantled following the Games. Also viewing the petal (from right) are: President, Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, David Fitten; and Paralympian, Tanto Campbell.

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Petal Unveiled at Airport

One of the 164 petals which comprised the cauldron, which was lit during the 2012 London Paralympic Games, was unveiled during a ceremony at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on November 28. The petal was presented to the country as a souvenir after the cauldron was dismantled following the Games. Each copper petal sympolised the 164 competing nations....