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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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller will chair the first meeting of the government's new Cabinet tomorrow, January 9 starting at eleven. Immediately following the appointment of the 19 members of Cabinet by the Governor General on Friday afternoon, the Prime Minister charged the Ministers to start working.              On Friday, and over...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has announced Cabinet and Ministerial assignments, following today's swearing-in ceremony at King's House.   The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller - Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Development, Information and Sports. Ministers           Dr. Peter Phillips - Finance, Planning & the Public Service Sen. Arnold Nicholson, Q.C - Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Mr. Peter...

At 4:27 pm (Eastern Standard Time), Jamaica ushered in its seventh Prime Minister, who joined the nation's eight other leaders of government who have served at challenging periods in the nation's history, but arguably, none at a more crucial period than the Most Hon. Portia Lucretia Simpson Miller. In his welcoming address to the swearing-in ceremony at King's House, Governor...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaicans have sent a clear message that they want a more accountable and transparent government, which consults with them.   "We will present the facts to the Jamaican people, based on rigorous analysis. Our approach must be to right the wrongs and insist on accountability. Let us learn from our past,...

  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says her administration remains committed to a vibrant partnership with all critical stakeholders, including the private and public sectors. Speaking today at her swearing-in ceremony, Mrs. Simpson Miller added that the government is also committed to international partners, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the administration identifies the basis for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has assured the local and overseas business community that her administration will pursue a tight fiscal policy, reduce the country’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, and maintain the key macro-economic fundamentals. She has also emphasised that the newly elected government will be “very careful and prudent” in its debt management....