Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says March 2015, an additional 820 serviced lots are to be handed over to Sugar Estate Barracks dwellers in Westmoreland under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Sugar Transformation Unit Barracks Relocation Project. Minister Clarke was speaking recently at Shrewsbury Falls in Westmoreland where 45 Certificates of Ownership were handed over to...

The Government is spending $298 million to improve the social and physical infrastructure in Westmoreland. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who made the announcement in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on June 26, said work is already underway to improve schools, health facilities, roads and water supply systems throughout the parish. “These projects are at various phases of implementation. The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says vigilance must be maintained, despite predictions for a below-normal level of activity for the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was addressing a National Disaster Committee meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday, June 18, said it is still quite important for the country’s disaster preparedness and emergency management systems...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller, has lauded her alma mater, Union Institute and University, in the United States, for being transformational in its provision of tertiary education. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who holds a degree in Public Administration from the institution, says she and other alumni have all been beneficiaries of Union Institute’s “long term vision” for tertiary...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller travels to Miami, Florida, June 20- 22 where she will be special guest at two events of the Union Institute and University,  which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Prime Minister who is a graduate of Union Institute and University will tomorrow address a special 50th anniversary reception, while on Sunday Mrs  Simpson Miller will...

They act as caregivers, assume the roles of parents and counsellors, and provide other support as they mold many brilliant young minds, often employing unorthodox teaching methods. As unsung heroes of the classroom, they also sacrifice their time, funds and effort to ensure Jamaica’s children receive the best education. It is in recognition of their immense value and contributions that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has praised the nation’s teachers for dedicating their lives to not only advancing education, but transforming the country’s populace through selfless acts of kindness. “Many of you have for decades voluntarily given of your time and resources, beyond the call of duty as dictated by your job descriptions. In addition to providing...