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),...

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...

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....

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed sadness at the sudden passing of Roman Catholic priest, Monsignor Richard Albert. Mrs. Simpson Miller reflected on the near 4 decades of service Monsignor Albert devoted to the Catholic Ministry in Jamaica and his pioneering role in facilitating various social intervention and humanitarian projects which have benefitted thousands of Jamaicans. Monsignor Albert is...

In addition to creating an enabling business environment, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says Government is determined to continue increasing access to financing for the micro and small business sector. Delivering the keynote address at the Small Business Association of Jamaica’s 40th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, the Prime Minister indicated that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government will continue to put supportive mechanisms in place to facilitate the growth and development of the micro small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector. “I give my commitment that we (the Government) will continue to engage micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. We will continue to create more opportunities for their...

The Government has spent approximately $347 million, since January, to develop over 2,000 additional classrooms at secondary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the disclosure in Manchester on Friday, November 27, where she opened newly constructed facilities at McIntosh Memorial and Zion Hill primary schools, and signed contracts to undertake expansion...