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Jamaicans are being called on to help the most vulnerable as they commemorate National Labour Day on May 23 this year, under the theme ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the call as she officially launched National Workers Week and National Labour Day, on Monday, May 13, at Jamaica House. Mrs. Simpson...

The Cabinet on Monday, May 6, noted the Interim Report to Parliament from the Office of the Public Defender on INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE SECURITY FORCES DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED MAY, 2010 – WEST KINGSTON/TIVOLI GARDENS ‘INCURSION’ – THE KILLING OF MR. KEITH OXFORD CLARKE AND RELATED MATTERS. The Interim Report raises issues of national importance....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is expressing confidence in the ability of the National Housing Trust (NHT) Board to make the Inner City Renewal Programme a success. Mrs. Simpson Miller, during her 2013/14 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 30), announced the resumption of the housing project beginning next financial year. Addressing...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government has made significant strides during its one year and four months in office. “We know we were not able to solve all the problems. It could not be done in one year; but there is no doubt that we have made significant strides,” Mrs. Simpson Miller said, as she...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has emphasised that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is necessary to facilitate stability and growth of the economy. “If the country is to benefit from this agreement, we must ensure that we meet all our obligations. We are committed to doing so. However, we also know that an IMF agreement on...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has stressed the Government’s commitment to transforming the economy, by putting Jamaicans, particularly the most vulnerable, at the centre of its policies and programmes. Making her contribution to the 2013/14 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 30, Mrs. Simpson Miller cited several examples, such as the provision of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded the logistics hub initiative as a central plank in the Government’s overall growth strategy. The logistics hub potentially represents some US$9 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Jamaica. [RELATED: UWI Principal to Lead Logistics Hub Coordinating Team] Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was making her contribution to the 2013/14 Budget...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says a task force is to be established to coordinate a series of government strategies aimed at enhancing rural development. Making her contribution to the 2013/14 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 30, under the theme: “Jamaica: Going for Growth and Development – Unleashing Our Potential”, Mrs. Simpson...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says cheaper energy is an urgent imperative of the country’s growth agenda. She emphasised that the country has to seek the best, most efficient and effective solutions to its energy problems, while explaining that conservation is also a critical element. The Prime Minister was making her contribution to the 2013/14 Budget Debate...

Regulations under Jamaica’s anti-litter law, governing the proper disposal of solid waste, are currently being reviewed by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, with a view to strengthening the penalties for breaches. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, who made the disclosure, says an increase in the attendant fines is being considered as part of efforts to discourage improper...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller will on Friday, April 26, attend the 5th Summit of Heads of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) in Haiti. Among the issues before the Summit are trade, transport, sustainable tourism and natural disasters. The establishment of the ACS is aimed at deepening and strengthening regional relations within the Caribbean and in...

Prime Minister and Minister of Sport, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has challenged members of the reconvened National Council on Sport to influence Government’s decisions and policies on sport development. Addressing the Council at a meeting at Jamaica House on Tuesday, April 23, the Prime Minister said sport should be explored and treated as a big business and “we...