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The 2010 recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Nicholas Powell. He currently produces tomatoes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, cucumber, string beans, carrots, sweet peppers, hot peppers, pumpkin, escallion and yam.

Youth Award Winner Continues to Blaze Trail in Agriculture

The 2010 recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Nicholas Powell, continues to blaze a trail in the sector. Mr. Powell manages several green houses and has recently increased his acreage to produce yam, sweet...

Vice-Chairman, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee (NLPBC), Bishop Stanley Clarke (left); Chairman, NLPBC, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels (centre) and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Peter Reid, exchanging pleasantries prior to the start of a press conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on January 7, to launch the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

CUMI to Benefit From Proceeds of Prayer Breakfast

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.

PM Simpson Miller Sends Condolence to Storm Affected Territories

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.

NCC Had Endorsed, Then Revoked Cenitech After Cabinet Approval of Contracts

Minister with Responsibility for Information, the Hon. Senator Sandrea Falconer listens keenly to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing (Housing).

Cabinet Approves Public-Private Partnership Model for Kingston Terminal

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Director General Appointed for Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has announced the appointment of Mrs. Veniece Pottinger-Scott to the position of Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation (PSTM) in the Office of the Cabinet. The appointment, which takes effect January 13, 2014, will be accompanied by the amalgamation of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) and the Public Sector Transformation...

12 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Cobbla Community Centre Renovated Under JEEP

Residents of Cobbla and surrounding communities in Manchester now have access to a newly refurbished community centre and playing field. The facility, which had been out of use for some time, was renovated through funding from the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) at a cost of $3.49 million. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Councillor for the Walderston Division...

12 years ago CommerceOffice of the Prime Minister

Private Sector Urged to Invest in Economy

Co-Chairman, Economic Programme Oversight Committee, Richard Byles, is urging members of the private sector to increase their investment in the country as part of efforts to boost the economy. He noted that this is crucial as the Government is contracting expenditure and borrowing less as part of its agreement under the US$932.3 million four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the...

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Expands Mandate of National Competitiveness Council

The Government is expanding the mandate of the National Competitiveness Council, as it continues to put measures in place to improve the business environment. In addition to addressing hindrances to doing business in Jamaica, Cabinet has mandated the Council to facilitate business environment reforms, and leverage resources and access to government officials to resolve issues. Speaking at Jamaica House press...

The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.

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Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

Shanika Thompson, a beneficiary in the newest inner-city housing development in Majesty Gardens, St. Andrew, is a proud and grateful young lady today. At 22, she is the youngest recipient in the National Housing Trust (NHT)-built scheme, which was officially handed over on Wednesday, December 18, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Miss Thompson, who was a...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

You Have Made us Proud Tessanne, Says PM

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica is proud to congratulate Tessanne Chin on being the winner of the popular NBC programme ‘The Voice’. “By being ‘The Voice’ you have joined the ranks of a long list of outstanding Jamaican achievers who have held the flag high internationally and confirm to the world that we are a nation of world...

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

JIS Only Entity to Issue GOJ Procurement Notices

Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe, is advising that the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the only entity responsible for the issuance of Government of Jamaica (GoJ) procurement notices, through the Public Procurement Page. In a circular issued on December 9, 2013, Mr. Rowe said no procuring entity is to advertise procurement opportunities outside of this facility. “It has been brought...