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The 2010 recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Nicholas Powell. He currently produces tomatoes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, cucumber, string beans, carrots, sweet peppers, hot peppers, pumpkin, escallion and yam.
The 2010 recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Nicholas Powell. He currently produces tomatoes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, cucumber, string beans, carrots, sweet peppers, hot peppers, pumpkin, escallion and yam.
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Youth Award Winner Continues to Blaze Trail in Agriculture

The 2010 recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Nicholas Powell, continues to blaze a trail in the sector. Mr. Powell manages several green houses and has recently increased his acreage to produce yam, sweet...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), moves to embrace President, Jamaica Civil Service Association, Oneil Grant (left), as she hands him a copy of the Heads of Agreement for the 2012-2015 contract period between the Government of Jamaica and the Public Sector Unions/Associations, which was signed today (March 6), at the Office of the Prime Minister. Looking on is Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), moves to embrace President, Jamaica Civil Service Association, Oneil Grant (left), as she hands him a copy of the Heads of Agreement for the 2012-2015 contract period between the Government of Jamaica and the Public Sector Unions/Associations, which was signed today (March 6), at the Office of the Prime Minister. Looking on is Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Prime Minister Very Focused on Growth and Development Agenda
Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.
Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.

Prime Minister Lauds Work of Caribbean Medical Mission
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), congratulates General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes (right), following Thursday’s (December19) official ceremony marking the commencement of the loading exercise for the first shipment of clinker to Venezuela at the Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Pier in Kingston, where the vessel that will transport the material was berthed. Others sharing the moment, from left, are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Venezuelan Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Maria Jacqueline Mendoza Ortega; and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), congratulates General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes (right), following Thursday’s (December19) official ceremony marking the commencement of the loading exercise for the first shipment of clinker to Venezuela at the Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Pier in Kingston, where the vessel that will transport the material was berthed. Others sharing the moment, from left, are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Venezuelan Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Maria Jacqueline Mendoza Ortega; and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Jamaica to Provide Venezuela with Clinker Under Petrocaribe Agreement
The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.
The youngest beneficiary of the Majesty Gardens Phase 1 housing development, Shanika Thompson (left), proudly accepts her keys and package from Social Development Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Wendy- Jo Williams, during the handing over ceremony held on Wednesday, December 18, in the community, located in South West St. Andrew.

Youngest Beneficiary of Majesty Gardens Housing Project Proud and Grateful

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Office of the Prime Minister

Director General Appointed for Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has announced the appointment of Mrs. Veniece Pottinger-Scott to the position of Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation (PSTM) in the Office of the Cabinet. The appointment, which takes effect January 13, 2014, will be accompanied by the amalgamation of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) and the Public Sector Transformation...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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You Have Made us Proud Tessanne, Says PM

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica is proud to congratulate Tessanne Chin on being the winner of the popular NBC programme ‘The Voice’. “By being ‘The Voice’ you have joined the ranks of a long list of outstanding Jamaican achievers who have held the flag high internationally and confirm to the world that we are a nation of world...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller attended the Petro Caribe Heads of Government meeting in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday, December 17. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Dr. Carlton Davis, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with support and security staff. The Prime Minister will join the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, pays tribute to late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, during a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday, December 13. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that Jamaica’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle is etched forever in history.
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Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Mandela

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, led a joint sitting of Parliament on December 13, to pay tribute to the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5. Expressing condolences to the people of South Africa, who lost their first black President, the Prime Minister said it was important to recognize the extent to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signing the Condolence Book for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, at the South African High Commission in St. Andrew on December 6. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Members of the Cabinet who took a break from their two day retreat and travelled to the High Commission where they also signed the Condolence Book.
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Prime Minister to Attend Mandela’s Memorial Service in Johannesburg

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, left the island yesterday (December 7), to attend the memorial service of the late Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, to be held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on December 10th. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Ambassador Carlton Masters, Special Representative to the African Union, as well as her...
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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), is welcomed to Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport by 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.
Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Observes Moment of Silence for Mandela

During Thursday afternoon’s session of the special meeting of the Cabinet, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, brought news of the passing of one of the era’s greatest Freedom Fighters, Hon. Nelson Mandela. Members of the Cabinet and attending public officers immediately observed a period of silence in memory of this great friend of all who cherish freedom...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is greeted by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sutherland Global Services, Dilip Vellodi (right), at the company’s grand inauguration function held on December 4, at its location on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Looking on is Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton.
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PM Welcomes Investment by Sutherland Global Services

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has welcomed Sutherland Global Services to Jamaica’s shores, noting that the investment by the United States-based company is a bold declaration that the country is ready for business on a global scale. Speaking at the grand inauguration of the business process outsourcing (BPO) company on December 4, held at its location on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.
Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Concludes Day One of Special Session

Cabinet met on Thursday, December 5, for day one of its special session to review the country's medium-term economic programme and the macro economic projections for the 2014/2015 Financial Year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in giving her charge at the start of the session, said the Government has succeeded in making many of the difficult decisions...
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