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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.

“Phenomenal”, PM Simpson Miller says of Athletes’ 6th & 7th Days Medal Haul

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described as phenomenal, the performances of Jamaica’s athletes on days six and seven of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Bejing, China, where the country reached third in the medal rankings with...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon., Portia Simpson Miller (left), and Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, lead the applause for the work being done by the ministers and high level authorities on housing and urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI), as the organisation opened its meeting at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (August 27).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon., Portia Simpson Miller (left), and Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, lead the applause for the work being done by the ministers and high level authorities on housing and urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI), as the organisation opened its meeting at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (August 27).

Govt Committed To Providing Housing for Jamaicans
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (right) reviews the Ask Your Prime Minister editorial in the STAR newspaper during a working session to read and respond to the numerous questions and comments. With her is Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris (left), Manager, Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach at the Office of the Prime Minister. The Office of the Prime Minister has partnered with the STAR on a 6-week initiative to allow a wide cross section of Jamaicans to engage with the Prime Minister on national development issues. So far the Prime Minister has addressed issues pertaining to the ongoing drought, crime and road construction.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (right) reviews the Ask Your Prime Minister editorial in the STAR newspaper during a working session to read and respond to the numerous questions and comments. With her is Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris (left), Manager, Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach at the Office of the Prime Minister. The Office of the Prime Minister has partnered with the STAR on a 6-week initiative to allow a wide cross section of Jamaicans to engage with the Prime Minister on national development issues. So far the Prime Minister has addressed issues pertaining to the ongoing drought, crime and road construction.

PM Answers Questions on Crime, South Coast Road and Drought
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), presents a copy of the signed wage agreement to President, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Norman Allen. The JTA signed a new two-year wage agreement with the Government on Wednesday, August 26 during a ceremony held at Jamaica House today (Aug. 26). Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), presents a copy of the signed wage agreement to President, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Norman Allen. The JTA signed a new two-year wage agreement with the Government on Wednesday, August 26 during a ceremony held at Jamaica House today (Aug. 26). Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley.

PM Says Signing of Wage Agreement with Teachers a Win for Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), participates in the cutting of Newport-Fersan Limited’s 10th anniversary cake, during the company’s long service award ceremony held on August 25, at its Wherry Wharf Complex location in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Kingston, Desmond McKenzie; Managing Director, Newport Fersan (Jamaica), Dennis Valdez; and President and Chief Executive Office, Newport Fersan (Jamaica) Limited, Domingo Viyella.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), participates in the cutting of Newport-Fersan Limited’s 10th anniversary cake, during the company’s long service award ceremony held on August 25, at its Wherry Wharf Complex location in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Kingston, Desmond McKenzie; Managing Director, Newport Fersan (Jamaica), Dennis Valdez; and President and Chief Executive Office, Newport Fersan (Jamaica) Limited, Domingo Viyella.

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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated women sprint world champion, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce on her gold medal win in the finals of 100 metres event at the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing. In a statement today (Monday, August 24), the Prime Minister said Shelly-Ann continues to represent Jamaica with distinction. “I am very pleased that...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated in Beijing so far have...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and wife of the Governor-General and Patron of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Her Excellency, Lady Allen, observe the writings on a plaque of the Harmonious Enjoyment Gardens at the opening at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope, on August 19. Others (from left) are: Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill; Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness; Economic and Commercial Councillor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Madam Liu Lei; and Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Xia Guoshun.
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Prime Minister Thanks China for Enjoyment Garden

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed gratitude to the People’s Republic of China for their kindness in handing over a Chinese garden to the Jamaican people. Formal documents were signed by the Government of Jamaica to accept the garden as a gift in February 2010. “At the ground-breaking we agreed that this garden would be a...
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Prime Minister Simpson Miller Commends Jamaica’s Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is commending Jamaica’s sportsmen and sportswomen for their dedication and outstanding representation of the nation and its people. In a statement on Wednesday (August 19), Prime Minister Simpson Miller said the country’s athletes across various sporting disciplines continue to give of their best. She said they embody the hopes and aspirations of the nation and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), shares a moment with Joan McClure (left) and her daughter Trevonne McClure, who will be attending St. Catherine High School in September. Occasion was a Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards function held on August 13, at Jamaica House, where 17 students of staff employed to the Office of the Cabinet and Office of the Prime Minister were presented with book vouchers valued at $5,000 each.
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Put Aside Negative Thoughts – PM

Students, who will be attending high school in September, are being encouraged  by the Prime Minister, to put aside negative thoughts and actions. The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, said that adopting a positive outlook and attitude is one of the most important keys to achieving success. “Never, ever keep the word ‘can’t’ in your thinking. It is an evil...
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