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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller this afternoon received a call from US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton congratulating her on her election victory, and on once again assuming leadership of the country as its Prime Minister.  Mrs. Clinton spoke of the warm relations between Jamaica and the United States of America, and offered to get a team...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Ambassador the Hon. Dudley Joseph Thompson, OJ, QC Ambassador Thompson died this morning (Jan.20) one day after his 95th birthday. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Hon. Dudley Thompson, an outstanding Jamaican politician, diplomat and statesman, and a personal and...

Tribute to the Hon Dudley J. Thompson  Ambassador of Jamaica By THE MOST HON. P. J. PATTERSON, ON, OCC, PC, QC FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA Ambassador Dudley J Thompson, OJ, QC, the ‘Burning Spear’, was the advocate extraordinaire, an intellectual, Rhode Scholar, War hero, statesman and raconteur of the highest order.  Dudley Thompson was simply the best, in whatever...

A audit into the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to commence next week Tuesday (January 24). This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscot, at a press conference at the NSWMA, Kingston, on Wednesday (January 18). "I have charged the audit team to ensure that a thorough and accurate...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, said the Government stands ready to work with the private sector to create jobs and grow the economy. "I firmly believe that we can overcome the economic challenges we face, if Government and private sector work constructively together. Achieving national development demands partnership between Government and all the sectors," she stated. Mrs....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to place the Jamaican people at the centre of their deliberations and decision making in the House of Representatives.  The Prime Minister, in her address at the swearing in ceremony for the 63 MPs elected in the December 29 General Election, reminded them that they...

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller has named the 13 Senators to serve in the Upper House of Parliament. The PM, in a letter, today (Jan 16) advised Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen of the appointments.   The following persons to be appointed as Senators with effect from January 17, 2012 are: Rev. Stanley St. John Redwood - President...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says newly appointed Attorney General, Evon St. Patrick Atkinson, QC is being appointed through the principle of being fully accountable to the people of Jamaica for the legal approaches adopted by the government through the House of Representatives.   Speaking at the swearing-in of the Attorney General yesterday, Mrs Simpson Miller said...

Cabinet met for the first time today. Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, Rev Robert Thompson charged Cabinet Members saying, "The leadership that we need today is not one characterised by power and control, but a leadership of powerlessness and humility. Effective service can only come from humility."   Cabinet members were also given a detailed briefing on the operations of Cabinet; the...

United States President, Barack Obama, has congratulated Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, on her victory at the polls and ascendancy to head of government for the second time. Mr. Obama’s sentiments came during a call to Mrs. Simpson Miller this morning (Jan. 9), where he also commended the Jamaican people for their dedication to democracy. The leaders discussed...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives an Honorary Doctorate from Executive Assistant to the Dean and Faculty Advisor at the Union Institute and University in the United States, Angela  Byles (centre), at a reception held at the Wyndham Hotel on January 5, following  her swearing-in ceremony at King’s House.  At left is  Dean Emeritus  of the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, led her Cabinet and House members into worship and thanksgiving at the Portmore New Testament Church of God, yesterday, with a passionate charge to continue opening their hearts to divine intervention, as they work to develop the country and improve the welfare of all Jamaicans. Citing the "awesome responsibility" that comes with...