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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), observes while students from the Westmoreland-based Culloden Early Childhood Institution use learning tools, at the launch of Project Sprout, an early childhood improvement initiative being spearheaded by the Sandals Foundation, at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on March 18.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), observes while students from the Westmoreland-based Culloden Early Childhood Institution use learning tools, at the launch of Project Sprout, an early childhood improvement initiative being spearheaded by the Sandals Foundation, at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on March 18.

More Budgetary Support for Early Childhood Sector

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), observes while students from the Westmoreland-based Culloden Early Childhood Institution use learning tools, at the launch of Project Sprout, an early childhood improvement initiative being spearheaded by the Sandals Foundation, at the...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller in conversation with Head of Delegation for the European Union, Her Excellency Paola Amadei during a courtesy call (March 13) at the Office of the Prime Minister where Ambassador Amadei congratulated Jamaica for reducing the population of juveniles in State care. The Prime Minister in thanking the EU and UNICEF for providing technical and financial support to the Reducing Juvenile Population in State-supported Institutions Project proposed that increased interaction between children in State care and their parents and counseling for both parties be implemented as part of the project.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller in conversation with Head of Delegation for the European Union, Her Excellency Paola Amadei during a courtesy call (March 13) at the Office of the Prime Minister where Ambassador Amadei congratulated Jamaica for reducing the population of juveniles in State care. The Prime Minister in thanking the EU and UNICEF for providing technical and financial support to the Reducing Juvenile Population in State-supported Institutions Project proposed that increased interaction between children in State care and their parents and counseling for both parties be implemented as part of the project.

PM Meets with EU Head
Members of the St. Peter Claver Cub Scout Pack, bow their heads in prayer at the Scout Association of Jamaica National Founder’s Day church service held on Sunday, February 23, at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 10. (File)
Members of the St. Peter Claver Cub Scout Pack, bow their heads in prayer at the Scout Association of Jamaica National Founder’s Day church service held on Sunday, February 23, at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 10. (File)

Scout Association of Jamaica National Founder’s Day Church Service
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (at podium), addresses residents of Rockfort in East Kingston, and other stakeholders participating in Sunday’s (February 16) walk through, which culminated along Oliver Road in the community. The walk was a show of support for peace efforts being pursued, in the wake of recent gang violence in the area resulting death and injury of several persons. Also participating were: Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister and Member of Parliament for the Area, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington (2nd left).
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (at podium), addresses residents of Rockfort in East Kingston, and other stakeholders participating in Sunday’s (February 16) walk through, which culminated along Oliver Road in the community. The walk was a show of support for peace efforts being pursued, in the wake of recent gang violence in the area resulting death and injury of several persons. Also participating were: Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister and Member of Parliament for the Area, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington (2nd left).

Minister Bunting in Rockfort Community Walk Through
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller shares a moment with Secretary General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Dr. Carl Wright during a meeting at Vale Royal on Tuesday (February 5). The Prime Minister and Dr Wright discussed matters regarding climate change, local government and community development. The Prime Minister said that local authorities being closer to the people represent an important platform for the building of better communities while enhancing the lives of its citizens. Dr Wright commended the Prime Minister for the work the Government has been doing in driving legislation for reforming the local governance process.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller shares a moment with Secretary General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Dr. Carl Wright during a meeting at Vale Royal on Tuesday (February 5). The Prime Minister and Dr Wright discussed matters regarding climate change, local government and community development. The Prime Minister said that local authorities being closer to the people represent an important platform for the building of better communities while enhancing the lives of its citizens. Dr Wright commended the Prime Minister for the work the Government has been doing in driving legislation for reforming the local governance process.

Prime Minister Meets with Dr. Karl Wright

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated), operates a bridge simulator, while Phase 1 Deck Cadet, Harvey Otis, looks on. The Minister was on a tour of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Kingston on Wednesday, January 29.

CMI Hailed For Providing Quality Training

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated), operates a bridge simulator, while Phase 1 Deck Cadet, Harvey Otis, looks on. The Minister was on a tour of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Kingston on Wednesday (Jan. 29).
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), speaking at the first plenary session of the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in Havana, Cuba, on January 28. At right is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson.

Prime Minister at the Second Summit of CELAC

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), speaking at the first plenary session of the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in Havana, Cuba, on January  28. At right is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), converses with Cuban President, Raul Castro, at an official welcoming ceremony, held at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, on January 27. Mrs. Simpson Miller is in the Spanish-speaking country for a four-day Official Visit.

PM Receives Official Welcome

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), converses with Cuban President, Raul Castro, at an official welcoming ceremony, held at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, on January 27. Mrs. Simpson Miller is in the Spanish-speaking country for a four-day Official Visit.
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), inspects the Guard of Honour, formed by the Cuban Military, on her arrival at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, on Sunday, January 26. The Prime Minister is on a four-day official visit to the Spanish-speaking country. Escorting the Prime Minister is Cuban Minister of Finance and Prices, Excellent Senorita Lina Olinda Pedrazo Rodriguez (right).

Prime Minister Simpson Miller on Official Visit to Cuba

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), inspects the Guard of Honour, formed by the Cuban Military, on her arrival at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, on Sunday, January 26.  The Prime Minister is on a four-day official visit to the Spanish-speaking country.  Escorting the  Prime Minister  is Cuban Minister of Finance and Prices, Excellent...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right); Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Marigold Harding (right); and Chairman, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) Committee, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels, hold hands in prayer, at the NLPB held this morning (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

National Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right); Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Marigold Harding (right); and Chairman, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) Committee, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels, hold hands in prayer, at the NLPB held this morning (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
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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 Simpson Miller at the Digicel Foundation’s 10th Anniversary

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....
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