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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.

Prime Minister’s Address at the Logistics Hub Seminar

I must congratulate the JCC for joining with the MIIC and JAMPRO in hosting this important Seminar at this time. It is a pleasure to be addressing an audience such as this, comprised largely of private sector players.  I wish...
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).

Prime Minister’s Address at the 10th Anniversary of the Digicel Foundation
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

2014 New Year’s Message – The Governor-General, H. E. the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen
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
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

2014 New Year’s Message – Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness

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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
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Message from the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism & Entertainment for the start of the Winter Tourist Season

My fellow Jamaicans …   It’s that time of year again, when, as a nation we are encouraged to reflect on the importance of the tourism sector, as we welcome the start of the 2013/2014 winter tourist season which begins on December 15.   Jamaica like many of our neighbours in the wider Caribbean region has faced numerous challenges over...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.
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International Human Rights Day Message from Minister of Foreign Affairs

This year, Human Rights Day holds a special significance,as it coincides with the 65th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 20th Anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is widely recognised as the common standard of achievement for human rights of all peoples and nations, it is...
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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), walks with the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. (FILE)
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Statement by Most Hon P.J. Patterson on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

The entire human race has lost one of the finest mortal beings who ever walked this planet. Nelson Mandela overcame the tyranny of racial oppression to become an apostle for a world where people, irrespective of colour or creed, could dwell together in peace and harmony. He has finally departed our earthly realm, but his memory will endure throughout the ages. We who were...
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