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

Strong Families Critical for Unity of Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that maintaining strong families is critical in building communities and uniting the country. “Strong families make strong communities and strong communities build a strong nation. All Jamaicans should remember that no...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), joins Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston, Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, in prayer, during Sunday’s (December 27) commemorative service to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), joins Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston, Rev. Dr. Devon Dick, in prayer, during Sunday’s (December 27) commemorative service to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon.

Prime Minister Hails National Hero, Rt. Excellent George William Gordon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), with Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) and Father Kingsley W. Asphall, Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Stony Hill, at the launch of the Year of Mercy and the ‘opening’ of the Holy Door of Mercy, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston, on December 13.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), with Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) and Father Kingsley W. Asphall, Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Stony Hill, at the launch of the Year of Mercy and the ‘opening’ of the Holy Door of Mercy, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston, on December 13.

Society Urged to Act Mercifully Towards the Indigent
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents Yanique Thompson with a certificate of possession to a housing lot in the Balaclava Heights development in St. Elizabeth, at the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday (December 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents Yanique Thompson with a certificate of possession to a housing lot in the Balaclava Heights development in St. Elizabeth, at the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday (December 9).

PM Hands Over 113 Certificates of Possession for Lots in Balaclava
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), is in discussion with Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. Occasion was a Youth and Children Community Meeting organised by the Government at the New Testament Church of God in Old Harbour, St. Catherine last evening (December 3).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), is in discussion with Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. Occasion was a Youth and Children Community Meeting organised by the Government at the New Testament Church of God in Old Harbour, St. Catherine last evening (December 3).

Education and Training a Top Priority – PM

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Prime Minister Officially Opens Armadale Skills Training Centre

The people of several communities in South West St. Ann are now benefitting from the Armadale Skills Training Centre which was officially opened on Friday December 11, 2015 by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the skills training centre, the Prime Minister said that the centre “is an inspiration and a fine example of cooperation...
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Armadale Tragedy Will Never Be Repeated – Prime Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government has taken steps to ensure that the tragedy at the Armadale Correctional Institution for Girls in 2009, when five wards of the State perished in a fire, is never repeated, and the welfare of juveniles in State institutions are significantly improved. “From the ashes of Armadale (in St. Ann),...
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Prime Minister Simpson Miller Pays Tribute to Former Anglican Bishop Neville DeSouza

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has paid tribute to the Right Reverend Neville DeSouza OJ, former Anglican Archbishop of Jamaica, noting that the clergyman gave many years of community and national public service with passion, deep devotion and distinction. “The Right Rev DeSouza gave distinguished service for 21 years as Anglican Lord Bishop of Jamaica and before his ascension to...
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PM Tables Sexual Harassment Bill

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, tabled the Sexual Harassment Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 8). The legislation provides a framework for addressing the issue of sexual harassment in Jamaica. Specifically, it outlines sexual harassment in the home, workplace and institutions, and the actions that can be taken against persons, who commit such offences....
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller along with former Regional Director of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, Tang Zhongdong (3rd left) and Minister of Transport, Work and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, posed with the recipients of CHEC
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CHEC Building Young Jamaican Lives

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited is best known in Jamaica for building highways; however, the company has also been quietly building lives through its involvement in educating Jamaican students. This partnership is paying off, especially for five young Jamaicans, who are beneficiaries of a five-year full scholarship programme launched in April 2014. The five, Clenmar Rowe, Rushawn Marshall, David...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, congratulates long servicing District Constable, Devon Green, after presenting him with an award at the 24th Annual General Conference of the United District Constables Association, held on December 2, at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
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Gov’t Sets April 2016 Date For District Constables To Become Pensionable

The Government is working towards an April 1, 2016 date for the island’s district constables to become pensionable and be eligible for other benefits afforded to Government workers, including their counterparts in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the announcement at the 24th Annual General Conference of the United District Constables Association...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (3rd right), participates in the cutting of ribbon to open the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on December 2. Others (from left) are: Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton; Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill; President of Palace Resorts, the parent company for Moon Palace, Jose Chapur; Executive Vice President of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur; and Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Cecilia Jaber.
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Over $64 Billion Invested in Tourism – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that over $64 billion has been invested in tourism over the past four years, giving Jamaica a competitive edge and making it a prime getaway spot for tourists. Addressing tourism interests and stakeholders at the opening of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios on December 2, the Prime...
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