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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says if Jamaica is to achieve sustainable development, disaster risk management must be an essential component. The Prime Minister also said the country must engage in proactive forward planning and disaster preparedness on an ongoing basis. “In the ten year period between 2000 and 2010, the country suffered estimated losses averaging $14...

It is said that a “good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others”.  This popular quote, by an unknown author, embodies the life and work of 81-year old Manchester resident Edna Coulton.   (Related Story: Outstanding Teachers to Receive PM's Medal of Appreciation June 14) This exemplary teacher and educator, who contributed...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller told employees of the National Housing Trust (NHT) that the government’s aim was to ensure more families are able to live in dignity and the policies of the NHT were important in achieving that objective. Mrs Simpson Miller who addressed staff at an NHT function on Friday (June 8) emphasised the importance of providing quality...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says though it is her administration's desire to complete Jamaica's independence through the severing of ties with the British monarchy, Jamaica has always held the monarchy in high esteem and values Britain as one of its most valuable partners in the country's developmental process. The Prime Minister was speaking on June 6...

Educators who have  given outstanding service  to the sector will be honoured at the  Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education ceremony, which  will be held on Thursday, June 14, on the lawns of Jamaica House, starting at 7:00 p.m. Some 40 educators with combined years of over 1,500 will be recognised for their sterling contribution to education. ...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the three mega investment projects to be implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, will stimulate growth and generate employment opportunities. The projects are: the North-South link of Highway 2000; modernisation of the Kingston Container Terminal, and development of a new container terminal at Fort Augusta. (Related Story: [HIGHLIGHTS]...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is to contribute $25 million towards the establishment of a police post in Longville, Clarendon, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has announced.  Making her contribution to the 2012/13 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on June 5, Mrs. Simpson Miller said this is part of the Government’s investment in social infrastructure...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is urging Jamaicans to rekindle the compassion, trust and love toward each other that generations before have demonstrated. “It is the social capital of trust in each other and in our institutions that enables us to work together to create secure and prosperous communities. It is by living the core values of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that over the medium term, the Government will work to facilitate increased training opportunities for Jamaicans, to ensure a more productive workforce. “Our people, of all ages, possess a wealth of talent and creativity.  We are creating an education and training system which provides the best support for our learners.  It...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has announced that the administration will be moving to enact the National Disabilities Act, during the current legislative year. Making her contribution in the 2012/13 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 5), Mrs. Simpson Miller said the move forms part of efforts to put sustainable policies in place,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is assuring that the administration will be re-doubling its efforts this year, to create a safer and more secure society. Making her contribution to the 2012/13 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday June 5, Mrs. Simpson Miller assured that the new National Security Policy will be completed this year....

The Lathbury Barracks at the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Up Park Camp headquarters, is to be rebuilt at a cost of $1.6 billion allocated by the Government. Making the announcement in her contribution to the 2012/13 Budget Debate, today June 5, in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, informed that construction will be undertaken...