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Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, O.N, M.P
Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, O.N, M.P

2016 Labour Day Message [Leader of the Opposition]

My fellow Jamaicans; Labour Day signals the end of Workers’ Week, in which the nation pays tribute to all our workers. It is also a time when we reflect on Jamaica’s proud history of struggle and the triumph of our...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, gives a word of comfort to Custos of St. Elizabeth, Beryl Rochester, widow of late trade unionist and former Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Derrick Rochester. The occasion was the official funeral service for Mr. Rochester held at the Richard B. Roper Auditorium at Munro College, St. Elizabeth on May 1.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, gives a word of comfort to Custos of St. Elizabeth, Beryl Rochester, widow of late trade unionist and former Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Derrick Rochester. The occasion was the official funeral service for Mr. Rochester held at the Richard B. Roper Auditorium at Munro College, St. Elizabeth on May 1.

Hundreds Bid Farewell to Derrick Rochester
Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

International Women’s Day Message by the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Leader of the Opposition
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

2015 Christmas Message from the Leader of the Opposition
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

National Heroes Day Message from the Leader of the Opposition

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Opposition Leader Expresses Condolences to Family & Colleagues of Slain Police Woman

Leader of the Opposition, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is extending condolences to the family and colleagues of Woman Corporal Judith Williams, who died in hospital on Friday after being shot by gunmen in Kingston Thursday morning.  “It is extremely painful when persons like Woman Corporal Judith Williams, who have served their community and country well, have their lives snuffed...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
Opposition

Independence Message from the Leader of the Opposition Mr. Andrew Holness

An independent nation exercises sovereignty over its own affairs, making its own decision, enforcing its own laws and governance over its people and territory.  But, the people importantly, have a say in what the government does.  Independence means the freedom to make decisions, but it also means that we bear the consequences of our decisions good or bad.   An...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
Opposition

Emancipation Day Message from Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness

Emancipation Day Message 2015 Leader of The Opposition Andrew Holness, MP Emancipation Day is a celebration of the end of the system of enslavement through colonial government and plantation economy. As the generations pass, the meaning of the day may become less relevant, may be even academic as time places distance between us and our past. The purpose of the...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
Opposition

2015 Labour Day Message From the Leader of the Opposition

The latest report of the Economic and Social Survey of Jamaica, shows that poverty has increased in Jamaica. Compared to our Caricom partners, Jamaica ranks in the bottom quintile in terms of our Gross National Income per Capita.  Even more disturbing, is Jamaica’s persistent fall in the Human Development Index over the last 4 years. This shows a general deterioration...
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