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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), shares a special moment with Digicel executives during the 10th anniversary launch of the Digicel Foundation on January 15 on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation, St. Andrew. From left are Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis; the Foundation’s Executive Director, Samantha Chantrelle; Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn; and Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Jamaica, Barry O’Brien.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), shares a special moment with Digicel executives during the 10th anniversary launch of the Digicel Foundation on January 15 on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation, St. Andrew. From left are Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis; the Foundation’s Executive Director, Samantha Chantrelle; Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn; and Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Jamaica, Barry O’Brien.

PM Calls for Unity in Fight Against Crime

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has called on all Jamaicans to unite in the fight against crime. She stated that while the Government has a responsibility to push programmes that will be able to address crime, as...
Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.
Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.

Prime Minister Lauds Work of Caribbean Medical Mission
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), congratulates General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes (right), following Thursday’s (December19) official ceremony marking the commencement of the loading exercise for the first shipment of clinker to Venezuela at the Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Pier in Kingston, where the vessel that will transport the material was berthed. Others sharing the moment, from left, are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Venezuelan Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Maria Jacqueline Mendoza Ortega; and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), congratulates General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes (right), following Thursday’s (December19) official ceremony marking the commencement of the loading exercise for the first shipment of clinker to Venezuela at the Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Pier in Kingston, where the vessel that will transport the material was berthed. Others sharing the moment, from left, are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Venezuelan Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Maria Jacqueline Mendoza Ortega; and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Jamaica to Provide Venezuela with Clinker Under Petrocaribe Agreement
The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.
The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.

Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful
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.

PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

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Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Nursing Pioneer

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says she is deeply saddened at the passing of former Senator and nursing stalwart Dr. the Hon. Mary Jane Seivwright, OJ. The Prime Minister described Dr. Seivwright as a solid Jamaican woman and natural leader of the nursing profession. “For decades, Dr. Seivwright provided outstanding and distinguished leadership to Jamaica’s nursing and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, pays tribute to late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, during a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday, December 13. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that Jamaica’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle is etched forever in history.
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Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Mandela

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, led a joint sitting of Parliament on December 13, to pay tribute to the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5. Expressing condolences to the people of South Africa, who lost their first black President, the Prime Minister said it was important to recognize the extent to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is greeted by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sutherland Global Services, Dilip Vellodi (right), at the company’s grand inauguration function held on December 4, at its location on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Looking on is Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.
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PM Welcomes Investment by Sutherland Global Services

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has welcomed Sutherland Global Services to Jamaica’s shores, noting that the investment by the United States-based company is a bold declaration that the country is ready for business on a global scale. Speaking at the grand inauguration of the business process outsourcing (BPO) company on December 4, held at its location on...
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Secretary General of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mr. Adolph Cameron (right), in discussion with Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Los Angeles, Ms. Lorna Johnson, at the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) 27th annual fund raising banquet at the Los Angeles airport Marriott on November 23. Others (from left) are: Diaspora Advisory Board member to the mid-west, Mr. Leo Gillins; JTA President, Dr. Mark Nicely, and President of the JAAC, Yasmin Facey.
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PM Encouraged By Work of Jamaicans in Diaspora

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says she is encouraged by Jamaicans in the Diaspora, who are dedicated to the progress of their homeland and actively participate in its development and the well-being of the less fortunate in the society. In her message, read at the Jamaica Awareness Association of California 27th Annual Fund-raising Banquet at the Los...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller being interviewed by the international media after bilateral talks with EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs on Wednesday, November 27.
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Caribbean and EU Relations Highlighted During PM’s Visit To Brussels

The importance of relations between the Caribbean and the European Union (EU) was highlighted during a meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. The meeting with President Barroso was the first of two held with EU officials, while Mrs. Simpson Miller was on a two-day visit...
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