JHW May 21-25

Prime Minister meets with Leader of the opposition on security matters; social housing component of HOPE programme to be implemented this year; and members of the National Violence commission to be named shortly.

 In Jamaica House Weekly, Prime Minister pays tribute to former National Security Minister Dwight Nelson, meets with Churches to discuss States of Public Emergency and; calls on Jamaicans to reinforce the values of a peaceful society.

Reggae girls feted; Gordon Butch Stewart lauded and meeting requested with Opposition Leader on States of Public emergency.

Prime Minister addressed issues stemming from Auditor General’s report on Petrojam; announced plans to improve lockups and secured extensions for the Mount Salem and Denham Town Zones of Special operations.

Prime Minister responds to Auditor General’s report on Petrojam and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica; hosts Christmas treat for the elderly; and chairs 18th special meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government.

In Jamaica House Weekly: Prime Minister urges Organization of American States to step up efforts to combat illicit small arms and weapons trade; signs energy framework with US Treasury Department; and addresses G20 summit.