Opposition and Jamaica Labour Party leader Andrew Holness lays a wreath at the shrine of former prime minister and president of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) Hugh Lawson Shearer at a function to commemorate his 89th birthday at National heroes' Park in Kingston, yesterday. Holnes was joined by the the late prime minister's widow Dr Denise Eldemire Shearer and other politicians, including Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister Robert Pickerskill — who represente

THE Women's Freedom Movement, (WFM) affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), today called on the Portia Simpson-Miller administration to cut their pay before asking public sector workers for a wage freeze.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller listens as Deputy Superintendent of Police Neville Knight (right), who is in charge of community safety and security at the Hunt's Bay Police Station, address a group of men at last Saturday's Second Annual Summit on Crime, Violence and Small Arms at the Haile School Auditorium in Kingston. The summit, which was hosted by Jamaicans For Community Development, featured presentations from various community groups. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (centre), Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (second left) and Opposition Leader Andrew Holness (left) stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the opening of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's regional conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston yesterday. (Photo: Michael Gordon)

WITH more than half of the Jamaican population obese and a similar percentage of all local deaths linked to chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has issued an urgent call for Jamaicans to take more responsibility for their own health.

Dear Editor, We are now in May, which makes it almost five months since the PNP won the general election, and so far the only "change" I have seen is the one where all those politicians affiliated with the PNP have been given promotions, not based so much on their ability to perform, but seemingly because they are supporters of the party. Is this part of the change that Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is so proud of? I would have thought that by now, seeing how influential she is, more wo

Dear Editor, I wish to express my sadness at the death of former Inspector of Police Delvin Grant of the Protective Services Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. I first met this pleasant and unassuming member of the force in the 1990s, when he was engaged along with legendary crime fighter, Inspector Aston "Jerry" Pollack, in ensuring the safety of Mrs Portia Simpson Miller, in her capacity then as a minister of government and a most popular national leader. Inspector Grant was distin

Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller in attendance on Saturday's third and final day of the 118th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, USA. (Photo: Paul Reid)

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle-free process.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (centre) is obviously delighted as Grace Silvera, LIME's Regional vice president for marketing and corporate communications, demontrates the mastery of the LIME-powered iPad 2 to her at Expo Jamaica at the National Arena, yesterday. Brian Pengelley, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association, gives a keen eye to the demo.

With all the pomp surrounding the recent selection of Portia Simpson Miller to TIME Magazine's Most Influential People In The World list, the new Government is probably enmeshed by nonchalance since this superb achievement. Maybe the 100 days list of achievements should have waited a little longer for publication so this could be included.

We are proud of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller for being acknowledged by Time magazine in New York City. However, we believe she should have cut her entourage in a time of economic hardship, especially when a tough budget is to be presented. Travelling with such a large delegation, especially before what will be the tabling of a difficult budget, sends a bad signal. The prime minister missed a grand opportunity to issue a message to the Jamaican people that she too is willing to tighten

Journalists and commentators have made a lot of the Portia Simpson Miller administration's first 100 days in office, pontificating on what has and has not been accomplished and whether or not it has clearly outlined how it intends to govern a country that has proclaimed that it wants to attain developed world status by 2030.

THE EDITOR, Sir: TIME MAGAZINE's award to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was couched in language which showed gross disrespect to the people of Jamaica...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on the red carpet at the 2012 TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME magazine's Most Influential People In The World at the Lincoln Centre, Tuesday night, in New York City. The awards programme represents persons who are considered to have inspired, entertained, challenged and changed the world. They are labelled breakouts, pioneers, moguls, and icons. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Getty Images for TIME)

Rihanna and Portia Simpson Miller among Time’s 100 most influential people.

OPPOSITION Leader Andrew Holness has questioned the size of a Government delegation, led by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, to the United States saying that it goes against the economic hardships the country is currently facing.

OPPOSITION Leader Andrew Holness has questioned the size of a Government delegation, led by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, to the United States saying that it goes against the economic hardships the country is currently facing.

Dear Editor, I am appalled at the level of depravity that has been demonstrated in Montego Bay with the desecration of the Jamaican flag at the March 29 swearing-in ceremony of new St James councillors. The fact that the colour green, representing the fertility of the land and also used by another party, was eliminated from a symbol of our pride as a nation demands the immediate attention of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller herself. This is an opportunity for Mrs Simpson Miller to set a

Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St Andrew South West, Portia Simpson Miller (3rd left), shares a light moment with players who are set to take part in the INSPORTS Portia Simpson Miller football and netball leagues at the official launch at the Haile Selassie High School in the Corporate Area yesterday. The leagues, which were due to start yesterday but postponed due to the inclement weather, will run through to July. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)