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

Prime Minister Congratulates Team to 20th Commonwealth Games

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated the Jamaica team on its “truly outstanding performance” at the 20th Commonwealth Games which ended today in Glasgow, Scotland. The Prime Minister said “the performance could hardly have come at a better time...

Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner, interacts with a participant in the University of Technology’s Teach the Youth summer outreach programme at the Mountain View Community Centre following his presentation on the topic: ‘Dangerous Habits that Can Prevent You From Realising Your Dream’. The programme, which is in the community of Mountain View for the first time, has been proceeding well.

‘Teach The Youth’ Project Reaping Success in Mountain View

Some of the 39 houses, located in Steelfield (Spicy Hill) Trelawny, which were handed over to sugar workers in the parish earlier this year. The housing development comes under the European Union-funded Sugar Barracks Relocation project.

$1.4 Billion Spent on Sugar Barracks Relocation Programme

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital’s 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held at the hospital grounds on July 24.

Hospital Urged to Empower Residents to Adopt Healthy Lifestyle

PM Simpson Miller for Talks with Japanese Counterpart in T&T

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Ray Chang: A Business Leader With A Heart, Says PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed ‘deep sadness’ at the passing of Jamaican-born Canadian business leader and philanthropist the Hon. Dr. G Raymond ‘Ray’ Chang, OJ on Sunday, July 27. In a statement from Trinidad where the Prime Minister is participating in the first Japan CARICOM Summit, Mrs. Simpson Miller said the death of Ray Chang...

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Insurance Industry and Union Leaders Hail Howard Cooke

Late former Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, is being hailed for his efforts to improve the condition of Jamaican workers, by widening basic pension benefits and enhancing the industrial relations climate. Sir Howard, who was appointed Minister of Pension and Social Security, when the Michael Manley-led government won the 1972 elections, is credited as having extended...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Two Days of Official Mourning for Sir Howard

The nation will observe two days of official mourning, on August 7-8 for the late former Governor General, Sir Howard Cooke. The Lying-in-State for the public will take place on Tuesday, August 5 at the Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay and Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the Mico University College, 1A Marescaux Road from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00...

Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

12 years ago AgricultureOffice of the Prime Minister

Minister Clarke on Medical Leave

Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Roger Clarke will leave the island on the week-end for the United States of America where he will undergo surgery and medical treatment for a back condition. The Minister has assured Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that based on the best advice of his doctors and the nature of the operation to be performed he is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is briefed by International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General, Nii Odunton, while being escorted to the Kenneth Rattray Conference Room, Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (July 22), where she addressed the ISA’s commemorative 20th anniversary Special Session.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Calls for Strengthening Governance of the Oceans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says it is critical that the governance of the oceans and environmental protection be strengthened as “a healthy seabed is necessary and especially important for island states such as ours in the Caribbean which depend on the quality of the natural environment and derive much of their economic growth from the use...

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (right), addressing students of the St. Ann-based Clarksonville All Age School in 2005, when they visited King’s House. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Condolence Books Open For Sir Howard

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, by signing condolence books that are opened from Wednesday, July 23, to Thursday, August 7. The books will be opened from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at five locations in Kingston and one in Montego Bay; and...

The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Western Jamaica to Pay Tribute to Sir Howard

Thousands of Jamaicans in the western end of the island are expected to pay tribute to late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at several activities being planned to honour the distinguished son of St. James. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lloyd B. Smith, who chairs the committee spearheading the events, tells JIS News that Sir...