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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

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...

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.

You Have Made us Proud Tessanne, Says PM

JIS Only Entity to Issue GOJ Procurement Notices

PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

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.

Inspector Receives Sam Sharpe Award

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), embraces South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Mathu Joyini, at a Memorial Service for late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, held on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, in Kingston.

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Jamaica Says Farewell to Nelson Mandela

A wide cross section of Jamaicans and other nationals turned out at a Memorial Service on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, to celebrate the life of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, at the age of 95. Among those in attendance were Governor General, His Excellency the...

Sections of the Jones Town Primary School in South St. Andrew, which was recently refurbished under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jones Town Primary Gets Facelift Under JEEP

The Jones Town Primary School, located in the heart of the South St. Andrew community, has benefitted from much-needed repairs through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). The work, which was undertaken at a cost of some $6 million, improved the physical infrastructure and aesthetics of the 100-year old institution, which serves the community and surrounding areas. Chairman of the...

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela on December 12

The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with the South African High Commission, will host a Memorial Service in celebration of the life of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela. The service, which is open to the general public, will be held on Thursday, December 12 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m....

The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.

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Memorial Service for Mandela at UWI Chapel on Thursday

Jamaicans will have the opportunity on Thursday afternoon, December 12, to participate in a memorial service for the late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The memorial service will take place at the Chapel of the University of the West Indies, Mona commencing at 2: 00 pm. The service is a joint initiative of the Government of Jamaica and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signing the Condolence Book for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, at the South African High Commission in St. Andrew on December 6. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Members of the Cabinet who took a break from their two day retreat and travelled to the High Commission where they also signed the Condolence Book.

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister to Attend Mandela’s Memorial Service in Johannesburg

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, left the island yesterday (December 7), to attend the memorial service of the late Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, to be held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on December 10th. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Ambassador Carlton Masters, Special Representative to the African Union, as well as her...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), delivers the opening address at a joint Government/Civil Society/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sanitization Session on Gender Equality Issues, held yesterday (December 5) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

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Work Advanced on Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that work is far advanced for a submission to be made to Cabinet for the enactment of an Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation. She made the announcement on December 5, 2013 as she addressed a joint Government/Civil Society/(Non-Government Organization (NGO) Sanitization Session on Gender Equality Issues at the Jamaica Conference Centre,...

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DAY 2: Special Meeting of the Cabinet

On day two of its special meeting, Cabinet settled on the overall strategic priorities for the Financial Year 2014/2015. These include: The maintenance of Fiscal Stability The preservation of National Security and Justice Infrastructural and Human Resource Development; and Social Protection Programmes Cabinet also agreed to the overall budgetary limits within the context of the country’s Economic Reform Programme....