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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday's (April 9) bilateral meeting with United States President, Barack Obama (left), at Jamaica House. Both leaders had wide ranging discussions on key issues of mutual interest, including national security, climate change, and energy. The meeting formed part of activities for the two-day visit to Jamaica by President Obama, and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State and Government, from April 8 to 9. President Obama departed Jamaica on Thursday afternoon for Panama, for the Summit of the Americas conference, from April 10 to 11, which will also be attended by CARICOM leaders, including Prime Minister Simpson Miller.

Jamaica and US United In Stemming Flow of Illegal Guns – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Jamaican and United States Governments share “serious concerns” about the flow of illegal weapons into the island, particularly from the US, and remain united in the effort to address the...
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.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Leads Jamaica’s Delegation to the Summit of the Americas
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), emphasises a point while addressing journalists following Thursday's (April 9) bilateral meeting with United States President, Barack Obama (left), at Jamaica House. Both leaders had wide ranging discussions on key issues of mutual interest, including national security, climate change, and energy. The meeting formed part of activities for the two-day visit to Jamaica by President Obama, and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State and Government, from April 8 to 9. President Obama departed Jamaica on Thursday afternoon for Panama, for the Summit of the Americas conference, from April 10 to 11, which will also be attended by CARICOM leaders, including Prime Minister Simpson Miller.

Energy, ERP Highlight Bilateral Talks Between PM and President Obama
President of the United States, Barack Obama, pays respect to the thousands of Jamaicans, who died in World Wars I and II , during a wreath laying ceremony today (April 9), at the Cenotaph at National Heroes Park.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, pays respect to the thousands of Jamaicans, who died in World Wars I and II , during a wreath laying ceremony today (April 9), at the Cenotaph at National Heroes Park.

President Obama Pays Respect to Fallen Soldiers
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses Caribbean Youth leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the University of the West Indies, Mona on April 9.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses Caribbean Youth leaders at a Town Hall Meeting at the University of the West Indies, Mona on April 9.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (third right, front row);President of the United States, Hon. Barack Obama (fourth left, front row); and CARICOM Heads of State and Government pose for an official photograph prior to the start of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-US Summit at the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew today (April 9). Also pictured (third left, front row) is Chairman of CARICOM, and Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Perry Christie.
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CARICOM Remains Committed to Strengthening Ties with US

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders remain committed to strengthening relations with the United States (US). The Prime Minister was speaking at the CARICOM-US Summit today (April 9), at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. “Our dialogue today reaffirms our strong partnership and also signals our desire to...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), participates in prayer during the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica 45th annual National Convention in Kingston on Good Friday (April 3). At right is President, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Jamaica, Rev. Mervelyn Mullings.
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PM Calls on Jamaicans to Support Mission of the Church

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is calling on Jamaicans at every level of the society, to support the mission of the church in promoting positive values and strong morals. This, she said, will redound to the benefit of the nation, as it will foster a greater culture of social cohesion by Jamaicans. Positive values and morals include...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, congratulates her husband, the Most Hon. Errald Miller, after he was conferred with the Diploma of Fellowship of the City and Guilds of London Institute. The ceremony was held yesterday (March 31), at the residence of the British High Commissioner in St. Andrew.
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Errald Miller Receives City and Guilds Fellowship

Retired telecommunications company executive, the Most Hon. Errald Miller, has been conferred with the Diploma of Fellowship of the City and Guilds of London Institute. Mr. Miller, who is the husband of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, served as Chief Executive Officer of Cable and Wireless Jamaica (now LIME), and also headed the regional arm of the...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (at podium), addressing the opening ceremony of the inaugural Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James, on March 30. Seated at the head table (from left) are: Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill; Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Albert Ramdin; Director, Environmental Law and Conventions at the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Madam Elizabeth Mrema and Jamaica’s Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla.
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PM Says Jamaica Has Always Been at the Forefront of Environmental Agenda

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaica, as a small island developing state, has always been at the forefront of the global environmental agenda. Speaking at the opening of the first ever Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, on March 30, Mrs. Simpson Miller said Jamaica’s presence on...
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Strengthening Environmental Laws Will Result in Sustained Economic Growth – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the first ever Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, which is being held in Montego Bay, St. James, will go a far way in strengthening environmental laws, policies and institutions across the Americas. Addressing the opening of the Congress at the Secrets Resorts on March 30, Mrs. Simpson Miller said...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM Expresses Regret at Riverton Fire

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed empathy to all the persons, who were affected by the recent fire at the Riverton Landfill, Kingston. “I sincerely empathise with all the persons, who were impacted in one way or another – whether through health challenges or the disruption of their daily activities,” she said. “The last two weeks...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM’s Remarks at the Unveiling of the Permanent Memorial for Victims of the Slave Trade

Salutations   His Excellency Sam Kutesa, President of the General Assembly His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General  of the United Nations Other distinguished guests on the platform Excellencies Ladies and gentlemen Members of the media   Today is a significant day in history especially for Africans at home and in the Diaspora.   As Bob Marley sang: “There’s a natural...
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