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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).
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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Prime Minister’s Address at the 10th Anniversary of the Digicel Foundation

By: OPM Communications Unit , January 16, 2014
ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER, THE MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER, AT THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF DIGICEL FOUNDATION STELLA MARIS FOUNDATION JANUARY 15, 2014 SALUTATIONS Salutations: Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Jean Lowrie-Chin Ms. Lisa Lewis, Chair, Digicel Foundation Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, Minister of Education Hon. Derrick Kellier, Minister of...
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.

2014 New Year’s Message – Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller
By: OPM Communications Unit , January 1, 2014
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Christmas Message 2013 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller
By: OPM Communications Unit , December 25, 2013

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, making her contribution to the general debate of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 28.
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PM’s Address to the UN Forum on Road Safety

Remarks given by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller to the UN Forum on Sustainable Transport and Road Safety on the occasion of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly It is a pleasure for me to participate in this Forum on Sustainable Transport and Road Safety organized by the United Nations in the margins of the 68th Session...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-Moon (right), listen as Mr. Rodney Leon (right), explains the concept behind his winning design, ‘The Ark of Return’, to be erected as a Permanent Memorial to the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, at the unveiling at the UN on September 23. Also listening at second left is Miss Andrea Wilson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
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Prime Minister’s Remarks at the Ceremony to Unveil the Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

His Excellency Mr. John Ashe, President of the General Assembly His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations Her Excellency Madame Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO Distinguished Colleagues Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon….. I am pleased to be here this afternoon to represent the Government and people of Jamaica on this special occasion - the unveiling...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
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Prime Minister’s Statement on the Official Trip to China

1.   This Honourable House is aware that I led a delegation on an official visit to the People's Republic of China during the period 20th – 25thAugust 2013. 2.   Minister Omar Davies will be making a statement in this Honourable House this afternoon on the issues concerning Goat Island and the mega project involving a trans-shipment port and other industrial facilities....
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Independence Message 2013 from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

My fellow Jamaicans, at home and abroad, join me as my heart sings “Give thanks and praises, we are 51”. Fifty-one years is a short time in the life of a nation. As we journey along our path to development we proclaim our theme “Jamaica: Triumphant, Proud and Free”. We are indeed triumphant! Our triumphs shine through the spirit and...
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Prime Minister’s Message on Nelson Mandela International Day 2013

Once again, Jamaica proudly joins the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2013. This year’s observance takes on added significance as this international stalwart and freedom fighter fights for his life on his 95th birthday. We give thanks for his sustained life while continuously praying for his recovery. It was my distinct pleasure to serve...
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Statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on the approaching Tropical Storm Chantal

“As the nation is aware, we are under the threat of Tropical Storm Chantal. This afternoon, I convened a meeting of the National Disaster Committee to assess our state of readiness should the country be affected by the approaching Storm. While the current forecast could be considered favourable in terms of possible strengthening of the system as it approaches the...
By: Lincoln Robinson