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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaicans have sent a clear message that they want a more accountable and transparent government, which consults with them.
"We will present the facts to the Jamaican people, bas...
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As the country celebrates its 50th year of Independence, the government intends to begin the process of removing all ties with the British monarchy, thereby becoming a truly independent nation.
This was stated by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Porti...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says her administration remains committed to a vibrant partnership with all critical stakeholders, including the private and public sectors.
Speaking today at her swearing-in ceremony,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has assured the local and overseas business community that her administration will pursue a tight fiscal policy, reduce the country’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, and maintain th...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that her administration will extend the "hand of participation" to everyone who, wishes to play a role in the country's development.
"Jamaicans in the Diaspora will be giv...
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Welcome:
Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen
Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Andrew Holness and Mrs. Holness
Visiting Presidents and Prime Ministers and their delegations
Members of the Diplomati...
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Jamaica recorded less road fatalities last year when compared to 2010, despite missing the targeted figure of below 300.
Education and Information Officer in the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Julian Thompson, ...
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Members of the public who wish to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Prime Minister designate, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, on January 5, are asked to be seated by 3:00 p.m., on the directions of the ushers.
Mrs. Simpson Miller, the nation...
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All is in place for schools across the island to be re-opened on Monday, January 9, 2012.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Grace McLean, told JIS News that all the necessary grants and subventions have been posted to th...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (January 3), received the official results of last week’s general election from the Director of Elections, Orrette Fisher.
This clears the way for Prime Minis...
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Fireworks display at the Kingston Waterfront, where many Jamaicans welcomed the new year on January 1.
Entertainer Ken Booth performs at the launch of Jamaica 50 celebrations at the Kingston Waterfront on January 1, where...
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KINGSTON — Over 750 young persons from across the island will attend several National Youth Service (NYS) training programmes scheduled to take place early this year.
Participants will attend the Business Administration training course in Jan...
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"On the Threshold of a New Beginning"
My Fellow Jamaicans:
I address you at a most historic moment in our country. Never before has an address been given at the New Year by a Leader of the Opposition who is also Prime M...
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My fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, in this our 50th anniversary as a nation, I greet you with the sunny optimism that a Jamaican new year brings, with all its prospects of personal fulfillment and happiness. I hope that this will be your year of a...
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My fellow Jamaicans.
The dawn of a New Year is always eagerly anticipated. It is ushered in with much jubilation, excitement and renewed hope for success, and with us Jamaicans there is always that special flavour. Generally, it...
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The public is being advised that New Year's Day 2012 which falls on Sunday January 1, will be observed on Monday January 2, 2012.
This is in keeping with the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act, which states that if New Year Day (Ja...
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The start of the new business year, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 will see the Falmouth Tax Office operating from a new location at the Port Authority Building, 2 – 4 Tharpe Street in Falmouth, Trelawny, commonly known as the Old Wharf Building, oppos...
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KINGSTON — The People's National Party (PNP) has won the General Election, which was held on December 29.
Preliminary results have shown that the PNP, led by its President, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, won 41 seats...
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KINGSTON — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Robert Montague, says the future for the cocoa industry remains bright, based on initiatives being undertaken by the Government and the high level of interest from overseas processors in the ...
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KINGSTON — United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Pamella Bridgewater, will officially open the University of Technology’s (UTech) 18th annual diabetes conference, scheduled for March 29 to April 1, 2012.
The conference, to...
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