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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.

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...

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.

Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

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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

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.

Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Mandela

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signing the Condolence Book for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, at the South African High Commission in St. Andrew yesterday (December 6). The Prime Minister is accompanied by Members of the Cabinet who took a break from their two day retreat and travelled to the High Commission where they also signed the Condolence Book.

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Jamaica Honours Mandela with Period of State Mourning; PM & Cabinet Sign Condolence Book

Prime Minister the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller this afternoon led members of the Cabinet to the South African High Commission in Kingston for an en bloc signing of the condolence book for the late South African President, Nelson Mandela. The Prime Minister said Nelson Mandela was no ordinary friend of Jamaica. He valued the solidarity of the Jamaican people...

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), engages with a student of the Hope Valley Experimental School in East Rural St. Andrew, at the official opening of the Kintyre Bridge, on December 4. The bridge was constructed at a cost of $100 million.

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PM Renews Calls for Children to be Protected

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has renewed her call for adults to take care of the nation’s children and protect them from abuse. She said she has asked that legislation be looked at “for further protection of our children, and I am serious about it”. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the opening of the Kintyre...

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...

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addressing the Women In Parliament Global Forum, held in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on November 27.

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PM Joins Global Leaders in Call for More Women Political Leaders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has joined the call of global leaders for more women to become political leaders. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that as of January 2013, the average share of women in Parliaments globally stood at only 20.4 per cent, a far cry from the 40 per cent ideal, advocated by the Millennium Development Goals...

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Jamaica Cops EU Women Empowerment Award

Jamaica has been honoured by the European Union (EU) for its role in the empowerment of women, in particular for closing the gender gap in terms of women, who work in public administration. A beaming Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, accepted the award on behalf of Jamaica, during a high profile gala and awards dinner hosted on...