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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 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...
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.
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.

Strong Communities needed in Crime Fighting Effort
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.
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.

Leaders Gather to Pray for Country
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).
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).

PATH Budget Increases to $5 Billion for 2014/15
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

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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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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.
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Prime Minister Lauds Work of Caribbean Medical Mission

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has lauded members of the New Jersey based Caribbean Medical Mission for their true spirit of generosity, compassion and care for others. In her message read at the organisation’s recent 10th annual fund-raising gala held at the Beth Wood Manor in Totowa, New Jersey, the Prime Minister said that the challenges confronting...
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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.
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Jamaica to Provide Venezuela with Clinker Under Petrocaribe Agreement

Jamaica will, over the next four months, supply Venezuela with some 100,000 tonnes of clinker, valued at approximately US$8.5 million, for the latter’s utilization in the production of cement. The provision, which is being facilitated under the Trade Compensation Mechanism of the PetroCaribe Agreement between both countries, will commence this month and last until April 2014. Under the arrangement, Carib...
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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.
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Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

Shanika Thompson, a beneficiary in the newest inner-city housing development in Majesty Gardens, St. Andrew, is a proud and grateful young lady today. At 22, she is the youngest recipient in the National Housing Trust (NHT)-built scheme, which was officially handed over on Wednesday, December 18, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Miss Thompson, who was a...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller attended the Petro Caribe Heads of Government meeting in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday, December 17. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Dr. Carlton Davis, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with support and security staff. The Prime Minister will join the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology,...
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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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