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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.

PM To Hold Talks With Cuban President

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, will hold bilateral talks with Cuban President, Raul Castro, when she pays an official visit to that country, on the invitation of the President. Making the announcement on January 23 at the...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), participates in the ribbon cutting exercise at the official commissioning of the Yallahs Irrigation System and launch of the Yallahs Agro Park in St. Thomas, on January 23. Also participating are (from left); Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke; President, Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant; Chairman, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Dr. Conrad Douglas; and Member of Parliament, Western St. Thomas, James Robertson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), participates in the ribbon cutting exercise at the official commissioning of the Yallahs Irrigation System and launch of the Yallahs Agro Park in St. Thomas, on January 23. Also participating are (from left); Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke; President, Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant; Chairman, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Dr. Conrad Douglas; and Member of Parliament, Western St. Thomas, James Robertson.

PM Opens $395 Million Irrigation Facility in Yallahs and Launches Agro Park
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), shares a moment with Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (left); and JSE General Manager, Marlene Street Forrest, at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), shares a moment with Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (left); and JSE General Manager, Marlene Street Forrest, at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Full Responsibility for Policy Actions in EFF
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a gift from Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (centre), following her keynote presentation at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Michael Anthony Cuffe.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a gift from Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (centre), following her keynote presentation at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Michael Anthony Cuffe.

Government Reviving Traditional Economic Activities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, delivers the keynote address at the opening of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican Companies and Investors, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, delivers the keynote address at the opening of the two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican Companies and Investors, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

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Fiscal Situation Should Stimulate Creativity, says PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has said that while the present fiscal situation facing the country cannot be ignored, it should stimulate creativity in moving forward. Speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Tuesday, January 21, Prime Minister Simpson Miller said within the context of the limited...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM to Deliver Main Address at Logistics Hub Symposium

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium titled: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape,’ which opens on January 21, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The two-day event will bring together experts from the world’s leading logistics hubs, business leaders, and international funding agencies to share insights,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) held on Thursday (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
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Strong Communities needed in Crime Fighting Effort

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is advocating strong and united communities in the fight against the social ills affecting the country, including crime and violence. “Where you have strong communities, where (people) unite, where there is love and where they care for their children, and where the children in that community are treated as sons and daughters...
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Bishop/Overseer of The Power of Faith Ministries International, Dr. Delford Davis (centre), prays for Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right); and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, during the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held this morning (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
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Leaders Gather to Pray for Country

Leaders of state, church, corporate and civil society gathered at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday morning, January 16, for the 34th annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast, where they prayed for unity and God’s guidance in stomping out crime and other social ills affecting the country. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, noted that the theme...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is invited to play on the drum by a student of the Genesis Academy, who was entertaining guests at the launch of Digicel Foundation’s 10th anniversary on January 15, on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation in St. Andrew. Enjoying the moment are Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); Digicel’s Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn (second left); and Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis (right).
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PATH Budget Increases to $5 Billion for 2014/15

Government is to increase the budgetary allocation under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to $5 billion in the upcoming financial year. This is an increase of some $900 million over the current financial year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the disclosure while delivering the keynote address at Digicel Foundation’s 10th anniversary launch,...
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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.
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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 Jamaicans, “we all need to come together” to “destroy this monster plaguing our country at this time.” She urged communities...
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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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