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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), consults with General Manager, Project Management, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Loy Malcolm (left), just before addressing yesterday’s (Jan. 21) launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew. Looking on is Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), consults with General Manager, Project Management, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Loy Malcolm (left), just before addressing yesterday’s (Jan. 21) launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew. Looking on is Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings.

Gov’t Looking To Develop 1907 Earthquake Monument Site

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says discussions have been initiated towards the redevelopment and preservation of the monument, which was built in memory of the 500 unidentified persons who perished in the 1907 earthquake. The massive earthquake,...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste and Management Authority (NSWMA), Jennifer Edwards (centre), listen keenly to a point being made by Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings, at the launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew, on January 21.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste and Management Authority (NSWMA), Jennifer Edwards (centre), listen keenly to a point being made by Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings, at the launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the communities of Majesty Gardens and Greenwich Town/Newport West, St. Andrew, on January 21.

18 Communities to Benefit from US$42 Million Project
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is being greeted by General Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest, at the Jamaica Stock Exchange 10th regional conference on investments and the capital markets, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on January 20. The conference is being held under the theme: ‘Regional Transformation through Innovations and Investments’.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is being greeted by General Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest, at the Jamaica Stock Exchange 10th regional conference on investments and the capital markets, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on January 20. The conference is being held under the theme: ‘Regional Transformation through Innovations and Investments’.

Expansion in Agro Parks
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Public Defender, Arlene Harrison Henry, with the instrument of appointment, during a swearing in ceremony at King’s House on January 16.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Public Defender, Arlene Harrison Henry, with the instrument of appointment, during a swearing in ceremony at King’s House on January 16.

New Public Defender Sworn In
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller presents a gift to World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson at a reception held at Vale Royal on Wednesday, January 14.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller presents a gift to World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson at a reception held at Vale Royal on Wednesday, January 14.

Prime Minister Hails Alia Atkinson and Nicholas Walters as Outstanding Jamaicans

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Gov’t Forecasts 1.9 Per Cent Growth for 2015/16

The Government is forecasting real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.9 per cent for the fiscal year 2015/2016. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, said the growth will be driven by increased activity in targeted sectors. “The expectation is that growth will come mainly from the following areas: mining and quarrying, agriculture, forestry and fishing and construction,”...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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Remarks by Prime Minister Simpson Miller at the Appointment of the Public Defender

REMARKS BY THE PRIME MINISTER MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER, ON, MP   THE CEREMONY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE INSTRUMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO MRS ARLENE HARRISON HENRY PUBLIC DEFENDER DESIGNATE, BALL ROOM, KING’S HOUSE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015   Salutations   Good morning.   I never get tired of quoting our first National Hero, the Right excellent Marcus Mosiah...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, observe operations at LASCO Manufacturing Ltd’s liquid manufacturing plant in White Marl, St. Catherine, during a tour on January 14.
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PM Portia Simpson Miller Commends Companies for Reducing Prices Amidst Oil Savings

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says that now is a good time for businesses to invest and expand their operations in Jamaica, given the significant improvement in the management of the economy and the reduction in world oil prices. The Prime Minister made the statement as she spoke to company executives, workers and journalists following a tour...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), takes a sample of LASCO’s new iCool flavoured water, during a tour of the company’s liquid manufacturing plant in White Marl, St. Catherine on January 14. Looking on are: Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (right) and Managing Director, LASCO Manufacturing Ltd., Dr. Eileen Chin.
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PM Hails Lasco’s Investment in Upgrading of White Marl Plant

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded LASCO Manufacturing Ltd. for its investment of over $2 billion to upgrade and expand its White Marl plant. The completion of the state-of-art facility has seen the employment of some 300 Jamaicans. The Prime Minister, who was addressing the management and staff of LASCO, following a tour of the White...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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A Barbaric Assault on Freedom Says PM

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed deepest sympathy to the Government and people of the French Republic, following yesterday’s attack on French News Magazine Charlie Hebdo. In a condolence letter to the French President Francois Hollande, Mrs Simpson Miller said, “The Jamaican people are saddened to learn of this barbaric assault which has claimed many innocent lives and caused...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (right), along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones (second left), break ground for the IDB’s US$13 million new country office at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston, on Friday (December 19).
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Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Energy Efficient IDB Country Building

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller today (December 19) broke ground for the construction of a new permanent country office for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Prime Minister was joined by President of the IDB, Luis Alberto Moreno, IDB Country Representative, Therese Turner-Jones and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Peter Phillips in the symbolic ground breaking...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (right), along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones (second left), break ground for the IDB’s US$13 million new country office at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston, on Friday (December 19).
Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

IDB Committed to Jamaica – President

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, says the construction of a new country office in Jamaica is symbolic of the IDB’s commitment to the island and the wider region. Mr. Moreno was speaking on Friday, December 19, at a ground-breaking ceremony for the US$13 million energy efficient building at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston. “We started...
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