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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.
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

Proceeds from this year’s National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) will go towards bolstering initiatives of the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI), particularly its breakfast programme. Located on Rectory Drive, Brandon Hill, in Montego Bay, the Committee...
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.
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).
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
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.
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.

Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

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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...
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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...
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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...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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...
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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...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller attended the Petro Caribe Heads of Government meeting in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday, December 17. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Dr. Carlton Davis, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with support and security staff. The Prime Minister will join the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology,...
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Inspector Ralph Medley (right), is presented with the 2013 Sam Sharpe Award by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, for his outstanding service to the parish of St. James in the area of National Security.
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Inspector Receives Sam Sharpe Award

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues to benefit from the service of members who uphold the principles governing the organization, performing their duties with responsibility and integrity. One such member is 53-year-old Inspector, Ralph Medley, a native of St. Elizabeth, who has given approximately 35 years to the force.  He was recently singled out by the St. James Parish Council...
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