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President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly (at podium), addressed a State Luncheon held in his honour at King’s House on Thursday, November 14. Listening are Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, right); Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right); and beside her is former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson. The Haitian President is on a three-day State Visit to the island.
President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly (at podium), addressed a State Luncheon held in his honour at King’s House on Thursday, November 14. Listening are Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, right); Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right); and beside her is former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson. The Haitian President is on a three-day State Visit to the island.

Haitian President Looking to Deepen Ties with Jamaica

President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly, says he will be working to strengthen the strong ties between Jamaica and his country during his three-day State visit to the island. Mr. Martelly said that this will be...
Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Herman Lamont (centre), shares a moment with Past President of the Jamaican Association of New Jersey, Linval James (left); and President of the New Jersey-based Help Jamaica Medical Missions (Help JAMM), Dr. Rudolph Willis. Occasion was at Help JAMM’s 3rd annual black tie banquet and awards ceremony held recently at the Richfield Regency in Verona, New Jersey.
Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Herman Lamont (centre), shares a moment with Past President of the Jamaican Association of New Jersey, Linval James (left); and President of the New Jersey-based Help Jamaica Medical Missions (Help JAMM), Dr. Rudolph Willis. Occasion was at Help JAMM’s 3rd annual black tie banquet and awards ceremony held recently at the Richfield Regency in Verona, New Jersey.

PM Hails Help Jamaica Medical Mission
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses journalists, during a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on November 14, following a meeting with the President of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses journalists, during a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on November 14, following a meeting with the President of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly.

Government Offers Scholarships to Haiti
Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), speaks to the press on the visit of a team from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), during a briefing at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) conference room in St. Andrew, on Wednesday, October 30. Flanking the Minster are JADCO’s chairman, Dr. Herb Elliot (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Onika Miller.
Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), speaks to the press on the visit of a team from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), during a briefing at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) conference room in St. Andrew, on Wednesday, October 30. Flanking the Minster are JADCO’s chairman, Dr. Herb Elliot (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Onika Miller.

Minister Neita Headley Meets With WADA
Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), speaks to the press on the visit of a team from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), during a briefing at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) conference room in St. Andrew, on October 30.
Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), speaks to the press on the visit of a team from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), during a briefing at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) conference room in St. Andrew, on October 30.

Minister Neita Headley Says Jamaican Athletes Are Among the Most Tested Worldwide

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), introduces Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Major General Antony Anderson (right), to President of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly. The President arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport on November 13 for a three-day State Visit.
Office of the Prime MinisterOfficial Visits

Haitian President Arrives For Three-Day State Visit

It was just after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, when the private aircraft with President of Haiti, His Excellency Michel Martelly onboard, landed at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. President Martelly and his 11-member delegation are in Jamaica for a three-day State Visit, where he is slated to participate in talks on a range of bilateral, regional and...
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A display of paper poppies, which symbolise one of the activities commemorating Remembrance Day on November 11, the National Poppy Appeal, that seeks to raise funds to cater to the welfare of Jamaica’s ex servicemen.
Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged To Assist War Veterans By Donating To Poppy Appeal

As the world community prepares to recognize the sacrifices of war veterans on Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11, Jamaicans are being encouraged to assist in the welfare of the country’s ex-service men, by donating to the cause. Having fought valiantly alongside servicemen from other countries, during the two most extensive global conflicts of all time - World War I (1914...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is greeted by her Japanese counterpart, His Excellency Shinzo Abe, prior to their talks in Tokyo on Tuesday (November 5). Both leaders signed a statement pledging to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
Office of the Prime Minister

PM Ends Successful Working Visit to Japan

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ended a successful three-day working visit to Japan on Friday, November 8, during which she signed a joint declaration with her Japanese counterpart, His Excellency Shinzo Abe, for the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. Addressing a reception hosted by the Jamaican Embassy in Tokyo, on November 7, the Prime...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister on Three Day Working Visit to Japan

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, left the island yesterday (November 2) for a three day working visit to Japan. The Prime Minister is accompanied by the Hon. Philip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy; Ms. Onika Miller, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister; Ambassador Paul Robotham, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), shares a moment with retiring Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Hon. Noel Hylton, during a dinner held in his honour at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on October 31. The function was hosted by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing.
Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Lauds Contribution of Retired President of Port Authority

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has praised the contribution of retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Hon. Noel Hylton, to port development and the transformation of the island’s shipping industry. “Long before there was such an emphasis on the importance of logistics and logistic hub, Noel Hylton recognised the pivotal...
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Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita-Headley (right), in discussion with First Vice-president of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Don Anderson. (FILE)
Office of the Prime MinisterSport

National Sports Museum to be Completed in One Year

The committee spearheading the establishment of the national sports museum is looking to complete the project within the next 12 months. The facility is being established by the government to celebrate the achievements of Jamaica’s sportsmen and women. Chairman of the Capacity Building and Infrastructure Committee of the National Sports Council, which is in charge of the project, Don Anderson,...
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