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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.

Remarks By The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller At Teaching Strategy Symposium

When I heard that this important Teaching Strategy Symposium was being held in collaboration with my Alma Mater, the Union Institute and University, it immediately got priority on my schedule. Of course, with my former Professor, Professor Tredinnick and other...

Minister of Justice and Government Senator, Hon. Mark Golding.

Ministry of Justice Human Rights Day 2014 Statement

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.

Statement on the Fourth CARICOM-Japan Ministerial Meeting

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Contribution to CCJ Debate by National Security Minister, the Hon. Peter Bunting

Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Karl Bennett (left), points to the agency’s new vision and mission statements, at a special launching ceremony today (November 3), at the company’s head offices on Caledonia Avenue, Kingston.
The new statements will guide the future operation of the company and its approach to its internal and external customers. — Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Karl Bennett (left), points to the agency’s new vision and mission statements, at a special launching ceremony today (November 3), at the company’s head offices on Caledonia Avenue, Kingston. The new statements will guide the future operation of the company and its approach to its internal and external customers.

HAJ Unveils New Mission and Vision Statements

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11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Statement by the President of the Inter-American Development Bank at the conclusion of his visit to Jamaica

Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank made the following statement on December 19, 2014 in Kingston: It has been a true pleasure to visit Jamaica again. I wish to express my gratitude to the government and people of Jamaica for their hospitality during this enlightening stay. I had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister The Most...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Statement From The Permanent Secretaries’ Board

The Permanent Secretaries’ Board is deeply concerned at some recent developments arising from the much - debated acquisition of the Outameni property by the National Housing Trust (NHT), and the implications in relation to Public Bodies. Specifically, the concerns are those in respect of the increasing attempts, over time, to bring the professional civil service into disrepute. Unfortunately, some of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents Medal of Appreciation to President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Francis Kennedy, for his contribution to Economic and National Development, at a ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on July 31, 2013. Mr. Kennedy died on October 26. He was 74.

11 years ago Prime Minister

Statement from the Most Hon. Prime Minister on the passing of Francis “Paco” Kennedy

Jamaica has lost a giant The passing of Mr. Francis 'Paco' Kennedy has taken from us a giant in the field of commerce and business in Jamaica. He was literally born with manufacturing in his blood, being a descendant of the founders of the popular GraceKennedy Company. Mr Kennedy was always driven by the desire to improve the cause of...

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceSpeeches

Remarks at opening of IMF High Level Forum Montego Bay, Jamaica October 23, 2014

I too would like to add my word of welcome to all of you in attendance today and to the IMF for hosting the third Caribbean High Level Forum in Jamaica. Several studies have shown that the main constraints to growth are primarily on the supply side. These include: (1) a high debt burden with the associated impact on the...

11 years ago National SecuritySpeeches

Minister Bunting’s Statement to Parliament on Threats to National Security

This afternoon I will update this Honourable House, and the nation regarding two recent issues, which this Administration considers to be serious threats to our national security. The first concerns our recent refusal to land a CARICOM national in the interest of public safety and security, and the second, the security sector’s contribution to Jamaica’s preparedness for the threat posed...

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National Heroes Day 2014 Message From the Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

My Fellow Jamaicans & our Diaspora Brothers and Sisters: National Heroes Day always provides us with an important moment for reflection. We use this occasion to remember the bravery, courage, resilience and persistence of those who struggled, in various ways, to ensure that today we can enjoy the fruits of freedom and Independence. Today we pause, once again, to salute...

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

11 years ago OppositionSpeeches

National Heroes’ Day Message 2014 From the Leader of the Opposition Mr. Andrew Holness, MP

My Fellow Jamaicans: Our annual commemoration of Heritage Week is an important point on the national calendar; culminating in the observance of Heroes’ Day and the conferment of national honours and awards on deserving Jamaicans. Heroes’ Day affords us the opportunity as a nation, to reflect on the lives of our forebears, celebrate their achievements, and recognize their sterling...