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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.

Joint Statement by the Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller ON, MP and Minister With Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita-Headley MP

On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, we extend sincere congratulations to Jamaican and West Indian batsmen Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels for their outstanding performances in the West Indies Team’s match against Zimbabwe at the Manuka in...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Contribution to the Debate on the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) 2015 Act

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Throne Speech 2015-2016

Statement to Parliament by Minister of National Security on 2014 Crime Statistics

2015 New Year Message By the Prime Minister Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

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11 years ago Labour

Statement on Work Permits for Moon Palace Jamaica Grande

In light of recent concerns raised in the public sphere about the issuance of work permits to workers from an overseas jurisdiction to operate as “specialist finishers” at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Hotel in Ocho Rios, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security advises that it administers at all times a rigorous work permit regime, with priority given to...

11 years ago Justice

Statement Regarding the Death of Mr. Dennis Edmunds

The Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding on behalf of the Ministry and by extension the Government of Jamaica, expresses sadness at the passing of Dennis Edmunds, and extends condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Mr. Edmunds was a former senior attorney within the Attorney General’s Chambers and later a partner with DunnCox from 1987 to his...

11 years ago Information

Statement on the Passing of Ralston Smith

STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HON. SANDREA FALCONER, MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, ON THE PASSING OF RALSTON SMITH KINGSTON, Jan. 20 (JIS): It is with deep regret that I note the passing of pioneering public relations practitioner and communications specialist, Ralston Smith, who co-founded Jamaica’s first pubic relations firm, Public Relations Associates, 58...

Governor-General
H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

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Christmas Message from His Excellency the Governor-General

My Fellow Jamaicans, There is something about Christmas which retraces our childhood days and floods our hearts with memories of family and friends. It makes us wish for joy and happiness and that indeed, there will be peace on earth and goodwill among mankind. That is what we call, “the spirit of Christmas;” that spirit of Love which...

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Christmas Message 2014 By The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King” My Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, I greet you with the love, joy, hope and faith that were all wrapped up in that manger, where Jesus, our Lord and King was born. It is such a blessing for us to be enjoying once more,...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

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Christmas Message 2014 from Mr. Andrew Holness, MP Leader of the Opposition

It’s the season to be jolly! I totally understand if we may not all feel this way. Against the backdrop of our difficult economic situation many Jamaicans are finding it hard to see the festivity in the season. It has been a rough year for all of us, but let this not blind you to the virtue and meaning of...

11 years ago Prime Minister

Statement By Prime Minister Simpson Miller on US-Cuba Relations

The Government of Jamaica enthusiastically welcomes the joint announcement in Washington and Havana on Wednesday, December 17 of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Cuba. I congratulate United States President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro on the historic development and for their bold and visionary leadership on this matter. This represents courageous...