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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), converses with Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at the groundbreaking ceremony for Majesty Gardens Phase 1A, in South St. Andrew on March 26. The development will see the construction of 32 expandable units.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), converses with Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at the groundbreaking ceremony for Majesty Gardens Phase 1A, in South St. Andrew on March 26. The development will see the construction of 32 expandable units.

Growth and Job Creation the Way Forward – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaica is going for growth, with the emphasis on job creation. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for 32 housing units in Majesty Gardens, South West St....
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (third right), breaks ground for Phase 1A of Majesty Gardens Housing Development, in South St. Andrew on March 26. Also taking part are National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Hon. Easton Douglas (second left); Acting Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller (fourth left); and Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (second right). Looking on are NHT Board Member, Vincent Morrison (left); Councillor, Greenwich Town Division, Carl Blake (third left); and Senior General Manager, Construction, NHT, Donald Moore (right).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (third right), breaks ground for Phase 1A of Majesty Gardens Housing Development, in South St. Andrew on March 26. Also taking part are National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Hon. Easton Douglas (second left); Acting Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller (fourth left); and Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (second right). Looking on are NHT Board Member, Vincent Morrison (left); Councillor, Greenwich Town Division, Carl Blake (third left); and Senior General Manager, Construction, NHT, Donald Moore (right).

32 Housing Solutions to be Built in Majesty Gardens
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), unveils a plaque at the newly re-branded Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, during the launch on March 25. Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe and his wife Janet, look on.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), unveils a plaque at the newly re-branded Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, during the launch on March 25. Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe and his wife Janet, look on.

PM Encourages Investment in Medical Tourism
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 to Travel Overseas for a Private Event
Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Award Selection Committee, Mr. Ohene Blake, speaking about the awards to be handed out in April, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on March 19, at the agency’s head office on Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston.
Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Award Selection Committee, Mr. Ohene Blake, speaking about the awards to be handed out in April, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on March 19, at the agency’s head office on Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston.

PM’S Youth Award for Excellence Set for April

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, emphasises the importance of climate change during an interview with JIS News. Mrs. Simpson Miller. She was speaking on some of the key issues coming out of the just concluded 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which was held at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Prime Minister led a Jamaican delegation to the conference, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) and wrapped up on Tuesday (March 11). Mrs. Simpson Miller returned to the island today (March 12).
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PM Upbeat about Deliberations at CARICOM Conference

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed satisfaction with the increased focus that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has placed on the issue of climate change, which is critical for the future sustainability of the region. She said climate change, which has been gaining prominence globally, is of great significance for small island states, especially in light of...
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Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre) is flanked by members of the New Road All Stars Youth Club in Westmoreland, prior to the start of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) Stakeholders Conference for Cornwall, held on February 28, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.
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Runway at Donald Sangster Airport to be Extended

The runway at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is to be extended at a cost of US$65 million. The airport, which forms a critical part of the country’s tourism infrastructure, was privatized in 2003. Since then it has undergone major improvements, making it comparable with any first world facility. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller,...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), comforts Pauline Dennis, mother of athlete, Cavahn McKenzie, whose body arrived from Trinidad and Tobago today, February 27, at the Norman Manley International Airport. Looking on is Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley. The junior athlete, who attended St. Jago High School, died after participating in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association Cross Country Championships in Tobago last week.
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Body of Junior Athlete Cavahn McKenzie Returned Home

The body of Jamaican junior athlete Cavahn McKenzie returned to the island on Thursday, February 27, and was received by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley and members of his family. Also on hand at the Norman Manley International Airport for the arrival of the body were the President...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), cuts the ribbon symbolizing the official handing over of upgraded perimeter fencing to residents of the Greenwich Farm community in South West St. Andrew, during a ceremony on February 26. Applauding (from second left, front row) are: Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings; and Secretary, Greenwich Farm Development Council, Maxine Simpson. In the back row (from left) are: Managing Director, Musson Jamaica Ltd/ T. Geddes Grant Distributors, Michael Subratie; and Councillor, Greenwich Town division, Karl Blake (partially hidden).
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Major Facelift for Greenwich Farm

The Greenwich Farm community, in South West St. Andrew, has benefited from a major facelift, with the construction of upgraded perimeter fencing, which replaces the previous zinc structure. Undertaken by the Government, through the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), at a cost of $6.75 million, the project involved the installation of 305 metres of fencing and the installation of 27...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents a certificate of title to Victor Grandison, during a recent land title presentation ceremony at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. Mr. Grandison was one of 70 residents of land settlements in St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, who received titles for lots under the Jamaica/Republic of (South) Korea Cadastral Mapping and Land Titling Project.
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Beneficiaries Laud Land Titling Project

Beneficiaries of the Cadastral Mapping and Titling Project, being jointly undertaken by the Governments of Jamaica and Republic of (South) Korea, are applauding the initiative, which has enabled them to receive titles for property they have occupied for many years. One thousand certificates of titles are to be delivered under the programme to persons occupying land settlement schemes in the...
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Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 10th anniversary awards ceremony for the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), which was held on February 23 at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay.
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PM Upbeat on Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is upbeat about the improved macroeconomic performance for 2013/14, noting that this will translate into better opportunities for the Jamaican people. She was addressing the 10th anniversary awards ceremony for the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), held on February 23, at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay. The Prime Minister...
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